A hazardous railway might prompt Hagerstown council to pursue legal action against a railroad company. Town attorney Jon Madison offered to research options during council’s May 4 meeting. For more than a year, the council has tried to get Norfolk Southern Railway to assist in repairs at a south-side crossing, but a dispute on ownership […]
Author Archives: Lorin Williams
Lorin Williams is a reporter for the Western Wayne News.
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Church honors local’s giving legacy
On May 2, Rock Solid Ministries’ parishioners gathered to honor the late Charles Eugene Watson with a memorial plaque to hang near the church at 1024 E. Main St., Richmond. The ceremony was led by Pastor David Eales, a friend who credits Charles for the building that became Refuge of Hope women’s shelter. Eales mentioned […]
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Educators celebrate 20 years of Indy Mini
In 2007, Peggy Muller and Julie Arnold introduced Hagerstown students to the Indy Minimarathon. After pausing for the pandemic, they hope to revive the tradition, marking its 20th anniversary. Muller, a fourth grade teacher, and Arnold, a high school counselor, were frequent minimarathon participants. One year, they noticed a group of students at the race. […]
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2 schools win academic bowl state bids
Randolph Southern and Centerville secured victories at the Eastern Indiana Academic League’s regular season finale to proceed to the state competition. The season closed on April 21 with regional competition at Richmond and Greenfield-Central high schools. The Rebels’ science team, led by seniors James Gray and Lily Brutchen and sophomore Kohwen Pegg, secured a first […]
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Between concern and commitment
Susan Moistner has opinions about the leadership at Western Wayne Schools. She even said one recent departure should have happened sooner. But the Cambridge City mother of four Lincoln High School graduates and three current WWS students knows that the challenges facing the school district are bigger than any one employee. Looking back, Moistner cites […]
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2026 Primary Election results: Moore, Retter win
8,044 Wayne County voters have decided who will advance beyond the May 5, 2026, primary election, and in some cases, they’ve likely picked the winners of the fall general election. Primary races were decided for various county races, and results are being finalized for state and federal races. Click or scroll to read the results: […]
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Financial reality consumes school work session
One of many conversations regarding Nettle Creek Schools’ financial future was held April 28 at Hagerstown Elementary. The nearly three-hour work session saw board members discuss potential maneuvers to reduce $600,000 in expenditures by Dec. 31. Principals, teachers, staff and school attorney Ron Cross listened as Brian Harmon of Harmon Consulting spoke via video call […]
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Student artists shine in RAM exhibition
Artists from six Wayne County high schools submitted over 100 pieces in 10 categories for the Richmond Art Museum’s All Wayne County High School Art Exhibition. The exhibition’s overall winners were Eva Hawk, Gaige Dunkin-Natusch and Luz Soto Serrano, each receiving a prize of $250, $150 and $100, respectively. Centerville senior Hawk earned first place […]
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IUE student unearths local inventors’ story
A fall 2025 history project led third-year IU East student Brant Moffitt to a legendary find, and his discovery about local inventors Herbert and Gloster Garrett is on display at IU East Library. The exhibit titled “Forged on Rough Roads: The Garrett Brothers’ Local Legacy and Innovative Wheel,” is open through July 31. In collaboration […]
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Town vehicle purchase approved at special session
Hagerstown council approved plans to replace a city pull car at a special session on April 22. President Allan Bullock and council members Brian Longbons and Dillon Pitcher were present, and member Chris Blaase joined via teleconference. Member Donnie Benedict was absent. Pitcher and town manager Chris LaMar discussed repairs needed for the Ford Escape […]