Author Archives: Mike Emery

The Wayne County Health Department will try for six months dispensing drugs through the federal 340B program, which ensures eligible health organizations receive significant discounts primarily on expensive HIV and hepatitis C medications. During their May 20 meeting, Wayne County’s commissioners approved a contract with RxFusion for the trial period. Joshua Free, who founded RxFusion […]

Neighbors help each other during a disaster. They might rush to the scene, volunteering their efforts and donating whatever’s needed. However, an unorganized onrush can overwhelm first responders during a hectic emergency response. “Volunteers and donations can turn into a disaster within a disaster,” said Matthew Cain, director of Wayne County Emergency Management Agency. Preparation […]

The Wayne County Health Department plans to begin dispensing drugs through the federal 340B program. By doing that instead of contracting with a pharmacy, the department can increase its share of revenue from the program that requires eligible health organizations receive significant discounts on outpatient drugs from pharmaceutical manufacturers. Dan Burk, the health department director, […]

Nearly a third more riders used Whitewater Valley Regional Transit so far this year than during 2025’s first four months. Trisha Dearth-Adkins of the Union County Council on Aging and Aged appeared before Wayne County’s commissioners during their May 13 meeting. She requested the commissioners approve a resolution indicating the continued need for 2027 service […]

A resignation in the Wayne County Auditor’s Office makes necessary a contract worker to assist the office through the 2027 budgeting process. During its finance committee meeting May 6, Wayne County Council considered a request from Auditor Mark Hoelscher to transfer $20,000 from the chief deputy’s salary line item to his contractual/professional line item. The […]