As their session winds down, Wayne County’s two state legislators heard residents’ concerns about funding for local services, Head Start, health insurance costs compared to wages, energy, measles outbreaks and more. State Rep. Brad Barrett and Sen. Jeff Raatz took questions Friday, April 11, during the second of Indiana University East’s two legislative forums. Several […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Legislators propose dissolving school district
Examining school funding priorities has been a recent focus in the state legislature, but if two Republican lawmakers get their way, a Randolph County school district will close altogether. State Rep. JD Prescott (R-Union City) and Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) have added a proposed amendment into the state’s budget bill that would dissolve the Union […]
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WWS superintendent departs for Fayette County
Jeremy Duncan said hiring someone with Western Wayne Schools Superintendent Andy Stover’s experience is “invaluable.” Duncan, who’s superintendent of Fayette County School Corp., said his district couldn’t ask for more in a candidate to become its chief operating officer. The Connersville-based school district hired Stover at its Tuesday, April 8, board meeting. “We will work […]
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22 students will showcase civics smarts
Hagerstown, Northeastern and Richmond school districts will be represented in a local civics bee that yielded last year’s state champion. For the second consecutive year, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing the local competition for the National Civics Bee. It will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Indiana University East’s […]
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RCT offers comedy about 1950s TV show antics
Richmond Civic Theatre is offering five opportunities to laugh this weekend, including a rare Saturday matinee. The latest comedy, “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” offers insights on what goes on behind the scenes to make a 1950s TV comedy-variety show. Different than most of its Main Stage productions, RCT has condensed all performances of “Laughter” […]
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Northeastern rightsizing teaching staff
Northeastern Wayne Schools has steady enrollment, but despite county efforts to boost housing and quality of life, potential state funding cuts and a downward trending population loom. At the board’s March 19 meeting, Superintendent Matthew Hicks said it’s in the district’s best interest not to fill some positions as they come open. Thus, NWS won’t […]
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RCS considers bullying policy updates
Richmond Community Schools could approve revised policies on bullying and student suicide awareness and prevention at its next meeting. The board routinely reviews policies and considers updates to address changes in federal, state or local laws and regulations and modify wording. Revisions to the bullying policy include: Both policies added that parents can review any […]
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Awards announced: ‘Incredible contributions’
Three residents’ years of dedication to causes including social services and historic building preservation are being recognized. Wayne County Foundation selected Dr. David Jetmore for its Charles A. Rodefeld Award, and Howard and Patty Lamson are receiving the Ruth J. Wickemeyer Award. Both recipients are recognized for outstanding contributions to philanthropy and longstanding commitment to […]
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Bus drivers could qualify for insurance
Centerville-Abington Community Schools is sweetening incentives to recruit bus drivers. At its March 19 meeting, the board voted to offer insurance to noncertified employees who work more than 30 hours per week and are also bus drivers. Assistant Superintendent Sean Stevenson said other schools offer that benefit to encourage younger employees to become bus drivers. […]
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Hagerstown schools change snow day schedule
Nettle Creek School Corp. approved its 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school calendars with one change. At their March 12 meeting, board members heard a recommendation to implement live online learning days if needed for bad weather to avoid adding days to the end of the school year. Superintendent Emily Schaeffer noted that in the past, Nettle […]