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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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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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. […]
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High schools offering financial aid help
Free financial aid sessions are planned at five high schools for prospective and current students considering vocational/technical or college classes. During Wayne County FAFSA Days, participants can get free hands-on assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All high school seniors and parents, current college students and adults considering college are […]
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Families of county’s 25 WWII MIAs sought
A local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter aims to gather contact information for family members of Wayne County’s 25 Missing in Action military personnel from World War II. Richmond’s chapter is participating in Indiana DAR’s Enduring Promise Project. A committee is researching each MIA. The state organization wants to recognize the 1,500 Hoosiers who […]
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Northeastern approves 2026 budget, employee pay
Northeastern Wayne Schools’ board has approved key documents heading into a new calendar year, including its teachers’ contract, salary schedules for other employee groups, and benefit packages. It also approved the district’s 2026 budget, capital projects and bus replacement plans. Three board members, Shawntel Baker, Angela Smith and Daniel VanDuyne, conducted a brief special meeting […]
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Pickleball, fountain on Milton park’s wish list
Milton officials aim to raise $50,000 before the end of the year to add pickleball courts, sidewalks and other amenities to its park. Milton is eligible for a 1:1 matching grant from Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s CreatINg Place program if it hits its $50,000 goal before 11 p.m. Dec. 31. Additions to the […]