Although the “Sharpshooter” nickname disappeared after Wayne County’s school consolidations, archery teams from Wayne County schools are carrying on the sharpshooter legacy in a different sport. Lincoln Middle School and Northeastern’s middle and high schools are sending students to a national archery tournament. Kyra Elliott, a seventh grader at Lincoln Middle School, won first place […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Couple wins Small Town Big Heart honor
Those attending Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner had two mysteries to solve. Who committed a murder during the 1940s movie and train themed dinner theater performance? Who won the Small Town Big Heart award? The second puzzle might have been easier to figure out. The winners, Arnold and Ann Boyd, are active […]
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Artist spotlights generations through pictures, patterns
Richmond’s Antonio McAfee, who has been featured in national and regional publications, combines personal photos and abstract colorful patterns into art. McAfee’s “5 Days” exhibit is displayed at Richmond Art Museum through March 29. Admission is free to the galleries, which are open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, […]
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EDC moves forward with landbank, blight fight
Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County took action on two projects to address blighted properties and another that builds new apartments. Some of those projects await expected state funds through Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative 2.0. However, EDC’s board learned at its March 3 meeting that new state leaders are reviewing READI 2.0 and […]
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Smithsonian borrowing Overbeck-made vase
An important piece of Cambridge City culture and history will soon head to Washington, D.C. for viewing by visitors from around the world, according to the town’s librarian. Karen Bays-Winslow, director of Cambridge City Public Library, said the Smithsonian American Art Museum asked to borrow a vase made by one of the town’s nationally known […]
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Dennis school renovation less than expected
Richmond Community Schools has scaled back plans for renovations at Dennis Middle School, freeing about $2.1 million for other district projects. During its Feb. 26 meeting, RCS trustees chose Thor Construction’s $5,067,740.70 bid for Dennis’ heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Architect Kevin McCurdy said casework was cut during designing after hearing teachers wanted more mobile […]
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Public meetings for March 12-20
Wednesday, March 12 Thursday, March 13 Monday, March 17 Tuesday, March 18 Wednesday, March 19 Thursday, March 20
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$7M designated for area road projects
Communities in Wayne and surrounding counties are among the 245 Indiana cities, towns and counties receiving matching funds for roads and bridges. On Thursday, Indiana Department of Transportation and Gov. Mike Braun announced the recipients of more than $200 million in Community Crossings matching grants. This was the first project call of the year. Communities […]
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Schools earn 1st, 2nd, 3rd at academic meet
Schools from Wayne and Randolph counties each took first place in a subject at an 18-team academic meet. The Eastern Indiana Academic League Conference Meet took place March 3 in Knightstown. Participating schools included Centerville, Northeastern, Hagerstown, Richmond, Tri, Connersville, Union (Modoc), Randolph Southern, Winchester, Union County, Eastern Hancock, Monroe Central, Wapahani, Knightstown, Daleville and […]
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Northeastern community rallies around fire victims
Several residents, businesses and churches have come together to assist a Northeastern Wayne Schools family who experienced a devastating house fire. At their Feb. 19 meeting, Northeastern board members learned from Tierney Stevenson, elementary principal, about a “fantastic” variety of donations they’ve gathered for the grateful family. Superintendent Matthew Hicks also thanked the board for […]