Although it wasn’t as destructive as the March 14 tornadoes that struck Winchester, National Weather Service has confirmed a damage-causing tornado April 2 in Wayne County. In its preliminary assessment, NWS says the brief, weak EF0 tornado, which is the lowest on the scale with 65 to 85 mph winds, occurred with severe thunderstorms in […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Grammy nominee to perform in Hagerstown
National performers are entertaining local crowds during eclipse festivities. A Nashville songwriter for some of country music’s biggest names will perform a free concert in Hagerstown on Saturday, April 6. Jeffrey Steele, a five-time Grammy nominee, will perform some of those hits and share the stories behind them at Hagerstown High School’s gym, 701 Baker […]
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Deadline nears for voter registration
Only a few days remain for Wayne County residents to register to vote if they want to have their say in May’s election. Voter registration ends Monday, April 8, for the May 7 primary. Those interested in registering can visit the voter registration office inside Wayne County Courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond, or see indianavoters.com. […]
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RCS discusses renovations, food service, board pay
Richmond Community Schools is moving forward to issue $20 million in debt for facilities repairs and improvements. The board conducted its second preliminary determination hearing for 2024-25 lease financing at its March 13 meeting. No residents spoke. The approximately $18.6 million would fund safety, security and energy efficiency projects, site work, athletic improvements, and potential […]
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For now, Centerville willing to share its building commissioner
Centerville’s council discussed personnel updates involving the building commissioner and fire department, plus some needed repairs at its March 26 work session. Building commissioner Kevin Branson, Centerville’s building commissioner, has resigned to take another position. Town manager Kevin Slick has hired Terry Ford to start in April to replace Branson. Ford was Centerville’s building commissioner […]
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Artist comes to Knight’s rescue
Michelle Wise and generous donors are now the knights in shining armor for the knight she painted nearly 50 years ago. The 1976 Northeastern High School graduate was inspired to paint a mural of her school mascot in the gym during the summer between her junior and senior year. However, the knight’s future was in […]
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Dublin kicks off playground fundraiser
St. Patrick’s Day is over, but it’s yet to be determined whether Dublin has the luck of the Irish as the town raises money to rejuvenate its playground. The all-or-nothing fundraising campaign aims to improve Wilson Park for residents of Western Wayne County and visitors. If $50,000 is raised by 3 p.m. May 25, a […]
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Summer camps offer fun for kids, teens
Wayne County youth can explore outdoor fun, science, sports, crafts, safety, reading, art and more this summer. Part of the programs are free; some offer scholarships. Nonprofit organizations offer a mix of one-day and weekly programs, while others fill most of the summer calendar. Here’s a list gathered from various local organizations; additional information about […]
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Register through April 8 to vote in primary
Hoosier voters can’t just walk in and sign up to vote the same day they want to cast a ballot. Voter registration ends Monday, April 8, for the May 7 primary. Those interested in registering can visit the voter registration office inside Wayne County Courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond, or see indianavoters.com. Voters also can […]
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RCS’ new board member offers business skills
A Richmond resident with business management experience has been chosen to fill a school board vacancy. During a special March 21 meeting, Richmond Community Schools’ trustees appointed Austin Brann to fill the recently vacated District 2 seat, representing its southeast section. Brann’s term will expire on Dec. 31, 2024, but he could file later this […]