’Tis the season for parades, cocoa, Santa and fellowship in communities large and small. While many organizations are offering Christmas-themed events in coming weeks, four Wayne County communities are planning festivals and parades this weekend that draw large crowds. General admission is free to the outdoor festivals, but it’s advised to take a few dollars […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Centerville council talks trash
Centerville trash customers might wheel their waste to the curb in totes when a new truck is purchased. Town council members discussed that upcoming expense, along with employee insurance options, at their Nov. 25 meeting. Trash Town Manager Kevin Slick seeks council’s support to gather quotes for a new trash truck because it’s a year […]
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Drafts of RCS vision, mission, values, imperatives unveiled
Richmond Community Schools approved its teacher master contract and reviewed progress on Phase II of its strategic planning process during its Nov. 24 meeting. Contract The board voted 5-0 to approve the 2025-2026 teacher contract; Austin Brann and John Weber were absent. Board President Kym Pickering called the process a team effort and a great […]
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Radio variety show to bring holiday cheer
A Christmas variety show that can be heard via radio or watched in person will help Wayne County residents in need. The Salvation Army/WKBV Christmas Party returns to WKBV 1490 AM’s airwaves from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, but will move to a new location. It will be inside Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. […]
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Iceless skating, carriage rides return to festival
Back by popular demand, an iceless skating rink will be set up for free use this weekend in Cambridge City. The attraction returns with traditional favorites during the annual Winter Wonderland celebration. Area residents are invited to browse the festive downtown shops, eateries, vendors, food and special events between 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, along […]
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Northeastern will dismiss early on Tuesdays
Northeastern Wayne Schools plans to change its students’ start and end times for the 2026-27 school year. Superintendent Jennifer O’Brien told the board at its Nov. 19 meeting that early release Tuesdays would provide consistent teacher professional development and communication opportunities. The board unanimously approved the changes. Early Learning Center begins at 8:15 a.m., ending […]
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Public meetings for Dec. 1-4
Monday, Dec. 1 Tuesday, Dec. 2 Wednesday, Dec. 3 Thursday, Dec. 4 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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New homes, new hope in Vaile
Several Vaile Elementary School students selected to attend a groundbreaking ceremony last week might one day look back on it as a turning point for the surrounding neighborhood. The children were a part of the Thursday, Nov. 20, event at 400 S. 13th St., launching the Vaile Neighborhood Housing Project just south of downtown Richmond. […]
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YMCA will run Centerville schools’ child care
Richmond Family YMCA will take over Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ child care program in 2026. During its Nov. 12 meeting, CACS’ board approved a memorandum of understanding noting the Y would take over Centerville’s CARES program when the second semester begins Jan. 5. Assistant Superintendent Sean Stevenson said a decision needed to be made regarding CARES […]
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RCS teachers’ union votes for contract
Shortly before the deadline to begin mediation, Richmond Community Schools’ teachers’ union voted to ratify its tentative collective bargaining agreement. Richmond Education Association announced Thursday, Nov. 13, via social media that its members had voted that evening to ratify the tentative agreement. REA said its bargaining team reached a deal with RCS at 11:20 p.m. […]