Richmond Community Schools students competed Jan. 23 to “bee” the best in the district’s spelling bee. Freya Robinson of Fairview Elementary won first place. Second went to Olivia Dilworth of Hibberd School and Dexter Sams, who also attends Hibberd, finished third. Here are additional participants: Charles Elementary: Mathias Orduz Diaz, Zoey Holt, Addison Jones Crestdale […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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How can we help fire victims, first responders?
Fires can be devastating to families, even when damage is limited to possessions. And when a resident can’t escape, especially a child, the community can be stunned, saddened, and often especially inspired to help. A few local organizations are supporting fire victims or first responders through some of their darkest days after those tragedies and […]
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Raatz launches bid for Congress
Jeff Raatz, who represents Wayne County in Indianapolis, now seeks to represent Indiana in Washington, D.C. Raatz filed Friday to run for the U.S. House of Representatives for Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District, saying he is “deeply concerned about the future of our United States.” Incumbent Greg Pence, who began his first term in 2019, is […]
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RCS board votes in favor of $20M debt issuance
Richmond Community Schools officials and consultants are seeking ways the district can maximize revenue as significant costly facility needs loom, while minimizing the impact on taxpayers. During the RCS work session and board meetings of Jan. 10 and 24, which lasted about 8 hours total, some discussions centered around debt issuance, aging buildings, tax base […]
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$100K fund created to help with vision, hearing needs
A local couple has donated $100,000 to make a library’s facilities and materials more accessible to people needing hearing, vision or other physical accommodations. Dr. Jon and Suzette Igelman of Richmond have created a fund at Morrisson-Reeves Library (MRL) so the building at 80 N. Sixth St. can be an even more inclusive space for […]
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RHS alumna paints 4 McGuire Hall murals
In celebrating the county’s artistic and industrial heritage, two organizations are collaborating to introduce new permanent murals in a recently renovated auditorium. Richmond Art Museum and Richmond Symphony Orchestra are offering “Creative Vision” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Richmond High School’s McGuire Hall, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway. Shaun Dingwerth, RAM’s executive […]
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Early literacy work earns $150 reward
Local teachers and school staff who help young children learn to read are receiving a one-time payment of about $150 in February. Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board approved distribution of stipends from Indiana Department of Education’s Early Literacy Achievement Grant during the board’s Jan. 24 meeting. Hoosier school districts are now determining how best to distribute […]
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Another dozen candidates file for May primary
As the filing deadline gets closer, a few more candidates filed for local, state and national elected offices last week. The most recent additions that some voters will see on their May primary ballot include: Candidates’ filing deadline for the May primary is noon Feb. 9. Local offices up for grabs include county council, two […]
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Receiving new documents delays former Hagerstown teacher’s trial
A former Hagerstown teacher’s trial on a charge of sexual misconduct with a minor has been delayed because his attorney received new material. On Jan. 17, William T. “Tom” Drake submitted a motion to continue his Jan. 22 trial because his attorney requested the materials, including from Nettle Creek Schools, court records show. Wayne Superior […]
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Donations being collected for fire victims
Several volunteer fire departments collaborated to extinguish a house fire, and donations are now being accepted on the residents’ behalf. At about 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, Milton-Washington Township, Dublin and Cambridge City volunteer fire departments were dispatched to a structure fire in the 9000 block of Chapel Road in rural Milton. The first unit […]