Blight concerns have been growing in Wayne County, and the county has committed money in hopes of winning nearly $4 million more to address the problem. To qualify for grant funds for blight reduction and redevelopment through a statewide program, local matches are required. No announcements have been made about the final recipients of the […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Exhibit includes flowers, furry friends
With titles such as “Melty Ice Cream,” “Loco-Motive,” “Hoops” and “Biltmore Pineapple,” regional artists are sharing works that could appeal to a variety of interests and tastebuds. Several advanced or amateur artists from Wayne, Fayette and Randolph counties were among those selected for Richmond Art Museum’s 126th Annual Exhibition by Indiana and Ohio Artists. Some […]
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EDC amending wage guidelines for EDIT grant eligibility
Economic development officials have agreed to be more flexible when considering grants for prospective businesses and heard a new slogan that could help recruit employers and workers. Wage guidelines At its Dec. 10 meeting, Wayne County’s Economic Development Corp. board learned a couple of projects have prompted questions about current grant guidelines. To recruit and […]
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Centerville schools focus on 3 goals
Centerville-Abington Community Schools has begun setting district goals as it prepares for its accreditation visit that’s three years away. At its Dec. 11 meeting, board members heard from Superintendent Mike McCoy, Assistant Superintendent Sean Stevenson and principals about district goals. Those goals focus on improving student learning and achievement, especially on reading and math; creating […]
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‘Game changer’
When Jason Warren teared up on a phone call that moved him emotionally, he reassured his SugarCreek Packing coworkers in Cambridge City that they were happy tears. He’d just learned his daughter Willow, a Northeastern senior, was one of Wayne County’s two Lilly Endowment scholarship winners. “We’ve talked about it a lot,” Warren said. “It’s […]
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Council closes Creitz Park for winter
Cambridge City’s council took action to curb Creitz Park vandalism and celebrated some wins in reducing neighborhood blight. Park Vandalism of Christmas lights has increased at night, especially on the park’s east side. Damage began last year but is worsening, Fire Chief Jeff Gabbard told council at its Dec. 9 meeting. Volunteer firefighters set up […]
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RCS receives $82K donation for band uniforms
Richmond Community Schools’ board has celebrated a nearly $82,000 donation for band uniforms and approved a 2025-2026 calendar. At its Nov. 25 meeting, trustees unanimously approved $93,098.90 in donations, including Debra Edelman’s $81,800 gift for Richmond High School band uniforms. While expressing gratitude for all donations, John Weber called Edelman’s contribution “spectacular.” Several donations were […]
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Grinchy vandals dim holiday cheer
Vandals are tearing up Christmas lights in Cambridge City’s park at night. They are stealing and cutting cords, knocking over big displays and even have taken light bulbs from the Santa at Creitz Park’s entrance, according to Clerk-Treasurer Sherry Ervin. The park’s entrance is near the town hall and police station at 127 N. Foote […]
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Cool festival looks for warm-hearted support
Wayne County’s annual Meltdown ice festival is warmly received by residents and visitors, but additional sources of cold, hard cash are being sought to provide the frosty fun. Most activities will take place Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at Jack Elstro Plaza in downtown Richmond after a few preliminary events around town. Alison Zajdel, one […]
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Story about missing $8,000, angel wings made into musical
Richmond Civic Theatre is performing a musical version of what its leaders call a beloved film. The G-rated “It’s a Wonderful Life — The Musical” opens Thursday, Dec. 12, and ends Sunday, Dec. 22. It’s based on the screenplay for the 1946 cinema hit starring Jimmy Stewart. The film, set around Christmas Eve, is shown […]