Travelers along U.S. 40 in Western Wayne County should soon see eight spruced up commercial buildings. Six buildings in Cambridge City and one each in Dublin and East Germantown were selected for grants from a $1 million Downtown Revitalization pool. The money comes from Wayne County government’s contribution of American Rescue Plan Act dollars for […]
Author Archives: Mike Emery
Mike Emery is a reporter and layout editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Hagerstown used-car lot will move to owners’ residence
Rummel’s Auto Sales will soon move from Main Street Hagerstown to the owners’ Indiana 1 homesite. Wayne County’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved Aug. 8 a variance of use for the property at 11070 N. Ind. 1 northwest of Economy. The variance permits a used-car lot with no more than 10 vehicles to operate on […]
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Tips help charge 4 with cruelty to animals
Four cruelty to animals cases involving 16 animals highlight the important work of animal control officers and the importance of tips from the community. Jesse Moore, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office animal control officer, became involved in all four instances because residents showed concern for animals they thought were being mistreated. As a result the […]
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Coroner resigns, claims lack of support
Kevin Fouche returned as Wayne County coroner Jan. 1, 2021, to serve with passion and improve the office. Believing he lacked support from Wayne County Council, Fouche became disheartened enough that he decided not to run this year for another term. Now, he’s resigned before his term concludes, effective Aug. 9. He addressed his resignation […]
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5 seeking 3 seats in Hagerstown
Hagerstown now has five candidates for three at-large town council seats, and town voters will decide Aug. 13 who will represent them. Leslie Rogers filed to run for Hagerstown’s council before the Aug. 1 deadline. She faces Chris W. Blaase, Allan Bullock, Bradley Robert Clark and Dillon Pitcher. No one filed for other parties. For […]
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Richmond Fire Station 2 next up for renovations
Richmond Fire Department plans to renovate three of its five fire stations. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety opened bids Aug. 1 for a renovation project at Station 2, 930 Winding Ridge Drive. A prebid document shows a new floor plan featuring a reimagined kitchen with three refrigerators and a table, a renovated […]
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Council unblocks housing development in 7-2 vote
In the case of the Smith Hill planned unit development, Richmond Common Council members ultimately decided that the city’s housing needs outweigh neighbors` concerns. They voted 7-2 on Aug. 5 to approve zoning changes necessary for the development south of Backmeyer Road between South 37th Street and Garwood Road. About 90 people filled council chambers, […]
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Uranus owner excited about Richmond
Louie Keen said he’s excited to open his third Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store in Richmond. The Uranus owner — or self-described mayor — appeared July 24 before the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission to support a zoning request for a portion of the former New Creations church and boarding school along U.S. 40 at […]
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Proposed auction facility along U.S. 27 still waits for final OK
A proposed auction facility along U.S. 27 still waits for final approval, despite now receiving a second set of favorable rulings. Much like an auction — going once … going twice … sold — Midway Auction Barn LLC waits for the final gavel. The proposed general merchandise and equipment consignment facility that will also have […]
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Clinical director leaves health department
The Wayne County Health Department is looking for new leadership. Dr. Paul Rider, chair of the county’s health board, announced at its July 23 meeting that Becca Alliston, the clinical director, was leaving the department. Rider praised Alliston, who joined the department in May 2023, for her work while the department has not had an […]