In an unusual development, Wayne County’s prosecution team has withdrawn from a filed plea agreement for a man accused of stealing funds from a local cemetery foundation. About a dozen spectators, including board members for Lutheran Cemetery Foundation of Pershing, Indiana, and residents whose families have plots there, gathered inside Wayne Superior Court 2 on […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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RCS board member resigns
Citing “irreconcilable differences,” a Richmond Community Schools board officer resigned Oct. 7, and a search has begun to replace him. In a signed note shared on his personal Facebook page, Peter Zaleski said he ran for the board on the fundamentals of transparency, communication, building relationships and working toward the best academic experience for all […]
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Who are the justices, judges on ballots?
Indiana voters will decide if three state Supreme Court justices and two Court of Appeals judges will keep their jobs. In addition, one public question will be asked about a state constitutional amendment. 5 on the ballot Hoosier voters will decide “yes” or “no” on whether to retain each of these: Chief Justice Loretta Rush, […]
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Trick or treat! Townwide times
Find out when trick-or-treaters will be going door-to-door in area towns. Thursday, Oct. 31 Saturday, Nov. 2
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Plastics fire cause ‘undetermined’
Nearly 18 months after Richmond’s April 2023 plastics fire, which led to evacuations and school closures, its cause has been deemed “undetermined.” Indiana Department of Homeland Security officials told Western Wayne News on Oct. 4 that the decision was reached after a lengthy investigation and in partnership with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives […]
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Superintendent: Why wait for tragedy?
Aiming to prevent a tragedy, Northeastern Wayne Schools’ leader is pleading with state officials for help after a serious accident near the entrance for most of its students. Superintendent Matthew Hicks said the high-speed two-vehicle accident on Sept. 12 at U.S. 27 and Wallace Road led to someone taking an ambulance ride, and it was […]
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Centerville schools, DCS address student’s brief escape
After a student left a playground and entered a nearby home for about 10 minutes before returning, Centerville-Abington Community Schools is working with Indiana’s Department of Child Services and its own employees to assess the recess escape and prevent another from occurring. The Sept. 12 incident wasn’t discussed at CACS’ Sept. 25 board meeting. Afterward, […]
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Athletes claim gender discrimination
Some Richmond High School volleyball players say the school has shown a pattern of discrimination against girls sports teams there, and are asking school administrators, and possibly state officials, to take action. Richmond Community Schools officials are asking the community to avoid speculation until an investigation is complete. RHS student and girls varsity volleyball player […]
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4th Street Fair expands with nearly 150 vendors
A new organization is leading 4th Street Fair near Richmond’s downtown, and its volunteers are continuing the event’s recent resurgence by registering more than 140 vendors. The 43rd annual event, which is the city’s oldest street festival, has a unique architectural backdrop of the Olde Richmond Historic District. Admission is free for the festival from […]
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‘High School Musical Jr.’ brings teens together
A popular film for kids and teens is now being adapted for local audiences. Richmond Civic Theatre’s Stage One Youth Theatre is wrapping up its performances of the G-rated “Disney High School Musical Jr.” on Oct. 4-6. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Basketball captain Troy discovers the brainy […]