Ten new or remodeling construction projects and a committee that’s raised more than $70,000 for charities are being recognized for improving Wayne County. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated those initiatives at its Sept. 10 Community Improvement Awards at Hartley Hills Golf Club and Events Center in Hagerstown. Melissa Vance, chamber president/CEO, said the […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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RCS changing some bus routes to resolve issues
After hearing concerns about late arrivals and time for students to eat breakfast, Richmond Community Schools’ busing provider has committed to improving morning elementary and middle school routes. Two Student Transit representatives – John McCue, president of Sodrel Holding Co., and Sacha Amen, local director of transportation – outlined the new structure and other route […]
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Cambridge City tables fluoride decision
After listening to speakers and reading a variety of information, Cambridge City’s council chose to continue researching whether the town should keep adding fluoride to its drinking water. Members voted to table the matter at its Sept. 9 meeting. They will discuss fluoride again at their 6 p.m. Oct. 14 meeting in town hall. Council […]
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2nd-year conductor appreciates support
Changing up its schedule with Sunday afternoon and Saturday evening performances, Richmond Symphony Orchestra will offer seven concerts during the 2024-25 season. Andrés Lopera returns for his second season as RSO’s music director and has planned a variety of music for youth and adults. “I am incredibly thankful for the overwhelming support from the community […]
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Walk of Fame spotlights area’s recording legacy
Most signs of Wayne County’s nationally regarded recording heritage are tucked away in the Whitewater Gorge or in a museum. An upcoming one-day festival featuring live music is planned to celebrate that legacy more openly. Starr-Gennett Foundation is offering its Walk of Fame celebration from 3-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Starr-Gennett Building, 101 […]
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Women, girls can register for leadership workshops
Girls Inc. of Wayne County is offering early October workshops to help local girls and women develop their leadership skills. Both will be at Girls Inc., 1407 S. Eighth St., Richmond. The women’s leadership conference from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, offers networking and topics such as elevating and delegating to strengths, finances, growth […]
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PHOTOS: Canal Days
Cambridge City’s Canal Days drew festivalgoers of all ages last weekend with vendors, food and fun. View photos of the weekend, captured by Millicent Martin Emery, in our gallery below.
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Fake credit card reader found at grocery
Someone intending to steal shoppers’ financial data at a grocery checkout line might have been thwarted. Adam Blanton, Richmond Police Department’s assistant chief, confirmed a skimmer had been installed at Needler’s Fresh Market on National Road West. Blanton said the device is what’s called an overlay skimmer. It’s placed on a card-reading device to prevent […]
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School board discusses driver’s ed, cellphone policies
While reviewing policies during its Aug. 28 work session, Richmond Community Schools board members wondered if Richmond High School should start offering driver’s education. RCS teachers previously offered instruction during summer school, which some current board members took in the 1990s. An arrangement with The Link, a nonprofit Connersville driving school, ended recently, but members […]
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New Earlham leader at home in Wayne County
If you haven’t already seen him walking his dog, shopping downtown, attending sporting events or riding his bike in rural Wayne County, you might soon encounter a new local education leader exploring his community. Indiana native and former Earlham College parent Paul Sniegowski became president of Earlham and Earlham School of Religion on Aug. 1. […]