Wayne County has four projects on a list of 20 being considered for the region’s application for state funding. Valerie Shaffer, president of Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County, said 24 projects across Wayne County were suggested for east central Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 application. Shaffer and Acacia St. John, […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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‘Gods of Comedy’ appearing at theater
When a professor finds a long-lost manuscript that would bring worldwide fame and then loses it, she calls on the ancient Greek gods of comedy to get her out of the mess. For young professor Daphne Rain, the first surprise is that the gods show up. The second surprise is that any two people — […]
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Bittersweet move for Sorah
When Steve Sorah joined Cambridge City’s town council, his two sons weren’t yet born. Presley is now 20, and Vince is a Lincoln High School senior. Town councils often have member turnover through the years for various reasons such as moving away or increased job or family obligations. When Sorah meets other town councilors, they’re […]
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$42M in upgrades planned at Centerville Welcome Center
Indiana Department of Transportation plans to close its Centerville Welcome Center for about two years to make an estimated $42 million in improvements. The project near Mile Marker 143 on westbound Interstate 70 is part of INDOT’s 10-year rest area and welcome center improvement plan. The Centerville Welcome Center will be completely reconstructed with the […]
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Custodian secures purse with $8K inside
Someone nearly lost $8,000, but an honest custodian saved the day. Tyler Risch, a Centerville Senior High School custodian, secured a purse left at an elementary choir concert in CSHS’ Kehoe Auditorium. The purse had $8,000 in cash inside. During Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ Jan. 11 board meeting, Assistant Superintendent Sean Stevenson said Risch had handled […]
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Candidates filed for primary
On Wayne County’s first day of election filings, 14 candidates filed for local roles ranging from judge to coroner, commissioner, clerk, treasurer and council member. By Friday afternoon, the ballot had doubled. At least some of the candidates will be new faces because some current officeholders can’t run again for their jobs because of term […]
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Governor honors local attorney
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has recognized Richmond attorney Amy Dudas with the Distinguished Hoosier Award. Indiana governors have selected Distinguished Hoosiers for 50-plus years to recognize outstanding residents. Distinguished Hoosiers have made significant contributions to their communities, and their qualities and actions endear them in the hearts and minds of Hoosiers. Dudas served as president […]
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Child care center receives nearly $100K
A large employer has received a $99,840 state grant toward the child care center that it helped create for its workers and area residents. SugarCreek Packing Co. of Cambridge City, Western Wayne Schools and Richmond Family YMCA are continuing to work together to offer Cambridge City Y-Care for employees’ children and additional local families. Cambridge […]
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Forum to focus on school equity policy
Those living in Richmond Community Schools’ boundaries are being asked to learn more about ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for the district’s students. A public forum, called “Why Richmond Community Schools Needs an Equity Policy,” will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Members of Richmond […]
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Another vehicle damages Americana Pizza
A semi crashing into Americana Pizza last April led to extensive renovations that closed the Centerville eatery for nearly eight months. Then, less than three weeks after Americana’s Dec. 11 reopening, another vehicle collided with the west side of the pizzeria and caused damage. That wreck took place at about 12:07 p.m. Dec. 30, despite […]