On Monday, May 25, the nation honors armed forces members who died while serving. Review the below schedule for ceremonies at area cemeteries. Organizers note that according to U.S. Flag Code, flags that are damaged or tattered should be replaced.
Author Archives: Lorin Williams
Lorin Williams is a reporter for the Western Wayne News.
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Additional dollar stores bring options, concerns
The number of dollar stores in Wayne County is growing. The recent opening of a Dollar Tree in Richmond brings the total to 22. While the stores fulfill a need for shoppers on a budget, they can also have effects on the health of a community. The growth isn’t just in Wayne County as the […]
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Theft delays Sunrise’s horse therapy services
According to a May 12 Facebook post, hundreds of dollars of equipment and other essential items were taken from Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center, including saddle girths, bits for bridles, and a riding surcingle used to support sensory-sensitive riders. While Sunrise’s post describes being hurt by the act, the post also expresses concern for the clients […]
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Milton struggles to comply with public records requirements
The town of Milton is struggling to comply with state laws governing the public’s access to its town council’s recent meetings and activities. Multiple attempts made in writing, by phone and in person by Western Wayne News to obtain agendas and minutes of recent town council meetings have gone unfulfilled. Indiana’s public records and open […]
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School’s operational cuts topic at second work session
A second work session in two weeks continued Nettle Creek Schools board’s discussions around anticipated budget cuts for the 2026-27 school year. An estimated $300,000 must be saved in its operations fund. Jason Bulmer, director of operations, provided details on trimming transportation costs, including vehicle usage and busing routes, transportation fees for non-athletic activities, and […]
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Council weighs legal action in railway dispute
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 […]
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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 […]