Aside from council members, no residents spoke during public hearings about Centerville’s proposed increase for water rates and charges or the town’s 2026 budget. Water Later in the Sept. 9 meeting, council approved the phased increase, which will cover an unexpected $575,000 to complete water distribution system improvements. Centerville had received a grant for lead […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Blowout blues in TEC
Aiming to head off injuries, even up team rosters and improve the fan experience, at least two Wayne County high schools are exploring the option of leaving the Tri-Eastern Conference. Northeastern Wayne Schools Athletic Director Ryan Halloran told the NWS school board during its regular meeting Sept. 17 that Northeastern and Centerville were invited to […]
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Lincoln graduate, broadcaster chosen for Smart Futures honor
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County is honoring a Cambridge City native who has become nationally known as a broadcast journalist and live event host. The clubs’ honoree for its 26th annual Smart Futures Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 30, is Lauren Bohlander Kanaan, perhaps best known professionally for reporting on open-wheel racing and hosting […]
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Jazz influences symphony’s season opener
Noting Richmond’s history as the “Cradle of Recorded Jazz,” Richmond Symphony Orchestra features two George Gershwin compositions in its season opener. RSO’s 69th season, themed “A Place to Belong,” begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in Civic Hall. The concert, called “American Rhythm & Color,” spotlights Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” and Piano Concerto […]
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Neighbors: Stop the feline fiestas
Cambridge City remains a purr-furred hangout for stray cats, according to three residents upset about feline conventions in the 100 block of East Church Street. Teresa Poole, Jim Walker and Lori Duran described their concerns and showed a picture of 24 cats on one porch at council’s Sept. 8 meeting. A few years ago, neighbors […]
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Board approves Junior Tiger Ambassadors club
Nettle Creek’s school board approved a new student organization, extracurricular activities and agreements with community partners at its Wednesday, Sept. 10, meeting. Activities Superintendent Emily Schaeffer recommended approval of the new Junior Tiger Ambassadors club. Students are to be empowered to represent their peers, foster leadership, promote school spirit and contribute meaningfully to both the […]
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Students collect 6,000+ food items before Canal Days
Western Wayne Elementary School students gathered more than 6,000 food items during this year’s Canal Days junior king and queen contest. Contestants delivered nonperishable food items to their school to be counted. The male and female students who brought in the most items, Connor Munchel and Ellarose Wyles, were named the winners. Combined, Connor and Rosie […]
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Stage One celebrating 25 years
Stage One Youth Theatre introduces hundreds of kids each year to the magic of theater, but this season is especially noteworthy. 2025 marks Stage One’s 25th anniversary of offering on- and off-stage volunteer opportunities, performances for school field trips and summer camps to kids from area counties. Stage One is a program of Richmond Civic […]
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Worker recruitment, land bank expanding
Believing recent project successes merit additional investments, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County is expanding worker recruitment and blight reduction efforts. Make My Move After reaching its goal of recruiting 30 remote workers and their families, EDC agreed to extend Make My Move. The new $5,000 incentives are to lure out-of-state workers to fill Wayne […]
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‘History meets heart’ at Sept. 20-21 Levi Coffin Days
More than 70 vendors, a parade, food and live music are part of Fountain City’s Levi Coffin Days Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21. Organizers say this year’s event mixes entertainment, history and small-town charm with activities for all ages. The festival runs from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. […]