With themes ranging from the 1980s “Pac-Man” video game to dance trends and Greek mythology, Wayne County’s five public high schools rose to the challenge of Indiana State Fair Band Day. Richmond, Centerville and Hagerstown placed in the top 10, while directors for Northeastern and Lincoln also were proud of their students’ hard work on […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Town examining funds for 3 projects
Centerville is working to address several maintenance concerns. Sanitary inspection Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Office of Water Quality conducted a sanitary survey inspection at Centerville Water Works on June 18. The inspector found two minor deficiencies that required a response and/or follow-up inspection within 30 days. Water plant No. 2’s chlorine room had condensation […]
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Band students enjoy their summer ‘family’
Summer marching band participation means long days and evenings full of tiring, sweaty practices for students, directors and their families, but students say those efforts are worth it. Here are a few comments from participants at each of Wayne County’s five bands that will appear at Indiana State Fair Band Day on Friday, Aug. 1. […]
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Volunteer, Marine named Good Friend and Neighbor
Randy Newman has continued his family’s tradition of giving back to the community, earning the same award as his grandfather did. Newman was surprised with the Good Friend and Neighbor Award at the 65th annual Rural Urban Dinner on Thursday, July 17, at Willie & Red’s in Hagerstown. Economy Lions Club organizes the gathering, which encourages […]
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Weekend weather dampens competition
What started as a delay for lightning turned in to a full cancellation of the Drums of Winchester band competition on Saturday, July 26. Only 11 bands, including Lincoln High School, performed before the storms rolled in over Winchester Community High School. Those groups were given critiques but none received scores, and no other local […]
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Child advocacy program plans volunteer callout
Giving a few hours as an advocate can change a child’s life, according to leaders of a program recruiting volunteers. Court Appointed Special Advocates serve children in Wayne and Union counties. Organizers are seeking compassionate volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected kids. An information session is planned from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at […]
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18 more third graders pass IREAD
Richmond Community Schools has welcomed a new administrator and paused an automatic contract renewal for another, celebrated summer school results, and rejected an athletics facility bid during its July 9 meeting. Principal hire Trent Pipes has been selected as assistant principal at Test Intermediate. He was previously a special education teacher at Vaile Elementary. Summer […]
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Maintenance project costs adding up before budget analysis
At Cambridge City council’s July 14 meeting, members heard updates about work needed on a swinging bridge, progress on reducing blight and plans to discuss the town’s 2026 budget. Budget Council will discuss potential 2026 budget priorities and trims at 5 p.m. Monday, July 28, in town hall, 127 N. Foote St. It’s open to […]
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School supply support is on the way
Families needing school supplies have a few special events and organizations they can contact for assistance. Community donations are encouraged as well. Cambridge City A supply distribution is planned at the Back to School Bash from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St. Families can find free haircuts, […]
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Performance venue could be finished in August
Lots of concrete is being poured at Cambridge City’s new performance venue in Creitz Park. The town council received a construction update during its July 14 meeting before approving a payment of $101,279.80 to Pridemark Construction. Those funds come from an Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs grant. More work remains on the underside […]