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 […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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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 […]
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Community voices unite to perform with Richmond Symphony
Nearly 70 singers ranging from students to retirees, including a Grammy winner, will combine with 60 professional instrumentalists this weekend. Richmond Symphony Orchestra has re-established its longtime collaboration with voice programs at Indiana University East and Earlham College. Earlham’s Concert Choir, IUE’s Chorale, and local residents are forming the 66-member Richmond Symphony Chorus. They can […]
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Schools partner on employer engagement
Facing upcoming challenges in securing workplace opportunities for high school students, Wayne County’s six school leaders have collaborated on a plan that could become a state model, officials say. At its March 19 meeting, Northeastern was the county’s first school board to support Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce hiring a director of employer engagement. […]
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Preschool, kindergarten registration begins
It’s not quite time to go shopping for crayons and scissors, but registration for the upcoming school year has begun for preschool and kindergarten students. Before school dismisses for summer, it helps educators to know how many preschoolers and kindergartners are planning to attend in the fall as they determine how many classrooms, instructors and […]
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Public meetings for March 26 through April 3
Wednesday, March 26 Thursday, March 27 Monday, March 31 Tuesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 2 Thursday, April 3
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Former coach urges school board not to be misled
Richmond High School’s head volleyball coach Darrell Morken spoke at a Richmond Community Schools board meeting on Wednesday, March 12, where he said the board should ask for 75% of its money back for a lawyer’s investigation into a conflict between volleyball and basketball players, coaches and athletic administrators. The next morning, Morken received a […]
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Richmond football legend Paul Flatley dies at 84
Paul Flatley, a 1959 Richmond High School graduate who later played in the National Football League’s Pro Bowl, is being remembered nationally for his contributions to football and his hometown loyalty. The Richmond native died March 15 at age 84, returning home after years of athletic competition, sports broadcasting and founding a technical services business. […]