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: […]
Author Archives: Lorin Williams
Lorin Williams is a reporter for the Western Wayne News.
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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 […]
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New process puts 18,000-plus seniors on waiting list for care
Families needing home-and-community-based services can cover costs with a Medicaid waiver. However, a recent change has delayed the process, placing more than 18,000 Hoosiers on a perilous waitlist. LifeStream helped families locally with the waiver assessments. But in July 2024, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) introduced a new program, PathWays to Aging, […]
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Oblivion sparks a scene
The week of April 6, Oblivion Cinema and Arts marked its first anniversary with various events. From a local artist’s concert to a short-film screening, the creative space highlighted the richly diverse community it’s formed. Nestled at 414 N. 10th Street in Richmond, Oblivion serves as many things. During the day, it’s a third-space area, […]
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Critters come to life
Northeastern Schools’ “Clay Critters” art project brings 2-D animations to life. High school art teacher Trisha Peters and elementary art teacher Hanna Hoogenboom led the collaboration that turns kindergartners’ sketches into 3-D sculptures. Peters and Hoogenboom started the project after reuniting at Northeastern; the two previously worked at Richmond Community Schools. Hoogenboom delivers her students’ […]
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Preview: Week of Earth Day events
Area organizations will acknowledge Earth Day, annually celebrated on April 22. Review area events below.
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Hagerstown senior selected for Keystone intern program
Hagerstown senior Katee Cowan took her first step toward postgraduate life. After years of hard work and preparation, she was selected as a SEED intern with Keystone Cooperative. She signed the official agreement at an April 7 ceremony in Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School’s auditorium, surrounded by family, friends, school faculty and Keystone colleagues. Securing Experience […]