Investigators seek the public’s help in identifying more alleged victims of a photographer facing federal child exploitation charges. They say he took photos at Dublin Community Club and other venues. U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced Tuesday, Oct. 28, that 22-year-old Mikell Shepard of Connersville has been charged with three counts […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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NWS won’t buy more electric buses
Northeastern Wayne Schools hired a new assistant principal and discussed electric buses, a valedictorian wall and 2026 budgets during its Oct. 15 meeting. Administration Tracy Cox was hired as Northeastern High School’s new assistant principal. She previously worked at Union (Modoc) for about five years. Buses, budget, pay The board conducted hearings for next year’s […]
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Bulldogs: Time’s right for move
With a unanimous school board vote, Centerville-Abington Community Schools has committed to joining a new athletics/academic conference. After hearing Athletic Director Clay Bolser’s updates and his reasons to join the Eastern Crossroads Conference at their Wednesday, Oct. 22, meeting, board members voted 5-0 to begin the transition in 2026-27. The Bulldogs are the second Wayne […]
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Bestselling author brings new thriller to Richmond
An internationally known author who spent her teen years in Wayne County will sign copies of her latest novel, which is a thriller focused on high school students. Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau is offering a meet and greet for Jennifer Niven, a 1986 Richmond High School graduate. The gathering will take place from […]
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Parent seeks new crosswalk after car strikes child
Centerville’s town council heard about several safety topics, including a request for a crosswalk after a vehicle struck a child, a suggested parking restriction and upcoming sidewalk repairs. Discussions at the Oct. 14 meeting included: The speaker suggested adding a crosswalk at Plum and Morton Avenue, or Water Street north of Crown Creek Boulevard, for […]
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Cambridge City budget ‘best’ under circumstances
Cambridge City is facing increasing challenges to its 2026 budget from rising property tax caps. During town council’s Oct. 13 public hearing on the budget, Bob Bever said the town may collect $559,451 of the $849,040 that it would otherwise use to provide services. The cap gap increased from $290,000 to $375,700 in one year. […]
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Community events from Oct. 22 through Nov. 1
Wednesday, Oct. 22 Thursday, Oct. 23 Friday, Oct. 24 Oct. 24-25 Saturday, Oct. 25 Sunday, Oct. 26 Monday, Oct. 27 Tuesday, Oct. 28 Oct. 28-Nov. 13 Wednesday, Oct. 29 Thursday, Oct. 30 Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Friday, Oct. 31 Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Oct. 31-Nov. 2 Saturday, Nov. 1 Nonprofits can send events to contact@westernwaynenews.com for publication […]
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Public meetings for Oct. 22-30
Wednesday, Oct. 22 Thursday, Oct. 23 Monday, Oct. 27 Tuesday, Oct. 28 Wednesday, Oct. 29 Thursday, Oct. 30 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Party working to fill clerk-treasurer vacancy
East Germantown’s clerk-treasurer has retired, and someone new must take on her many duties. Carleene Collins became the town’s clerk-treasurer in January 2016. Because Collins ran for the position as a Democrat, the Wayne County Democratic Party is tasked with finding Collins’ replacement within 30 days. The clock began ticking Oct. 1 when Wayne County […]
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Northeastern commits to new conference
Northeastern Wayne Schools has committed to joining a new athletic and academic conference. The Knights’ future plans were discussed during NWS’ monthly board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Northeastern Athletic Director Ryan Halloran reported that during an Oct. 13 meeting of Tri-Eastern Conference members, he informed fellow athletic directors that the Knights are accepting an […]