A Richmond employer has received initial support for its $8 million expansion plans. At its May 11 meeting, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County’s board voted unanimously to give an Economic Development Income Tax grant of $85,000 to Primex Plastics Corp. Primex is one of the largest sheet extrusion operations in the nation, and its […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Theft of military cutouts frustrates council
Leading up to Centerville’s veterans parade, police investigated the theft of two life-size cutouts of military members from a busy intersection. Police Chief Josh Millsaps discussed the thefts from the southeast side of the Main and Morton Avenue intersection during council’s Tuesday, May 12, meeting. Someone in a white SUV stole one of the decorations, […]
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Centerville schools bracing for state, local changes
Even though new state accountability rules won’t count against Indiana schools next year, Centerville-Abington Community Schools is making changes for next fall, preparing as if those scores count. Board members also approved a surprising change to a school calendar, discussed the upcoming cell phone ban and shared concerns about a new local program that they […]
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WWS board takes 1st referendum step
Western Wayne Schools is focused on ending the school year positively for families, offering a blitz of activities, recognizing student achievement and taking a step toward a potential referendum. Referendum During its May 13 meeting, the board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing administration regarding auditor certification for a potential referendum tax levy. Board president Kris […]
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Questions raised over sheriff candidate finances
Wayne County’s election board certified the results of the May 5 primary and addressed topics ranging from emergency contacts for poll workers to one candidate’s campaign finance paperwork during a May 15 meeting. After a poll worker needed emergency medical treatment, board chair and Democratic Party representative Maggie Thomas learned the inspector in charge of […]
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Orchestra offers encore for music director
While preparing for a milestone season, Richmond Symphony Orchestra’s music director signed a five-year contract renewal. Andrés Lopera was named the RSO’s fourth music director three years ago after a yearlong search. The orchestra has since reported average concert attendance of approximately 750 patrons. That’s about 150 more per concert than pre-pandemic levels. Orchestra leaders […]
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Cambridge City catches more cats
Cambridge City officials continue expanding efforts to control the town’s stray cat population through a trap-neuter-release program coordinated with Animal Care Alliance in Richmond. Since March 18, 53 stray cats have been captured and spayed or neutered, with additional surgeries planned for a pregnant cat and a litter of seven kittens once they are old […]
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Richmond Shakespeare Festival – May 14 at Elstro
Food trucks and free theater are planned on two upcoming Thursdays in a local park. Comedy, betrayal, romance and forgiveness are common themes in many of today’s movies and TV shows. Some of their writers have been inspired by William Shakespeare. Richmond Shakespeare Festival is offering Shakespeare in the Park performed by regional touring companies […]
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Girls Inc. honoring women, girls, business
Girls Inc. of Wayne County has named Stasia Veramallay the county’s newest Athena Leadership Award recipient, recognizing her professional success, community service and support of women and girls. Veramallay, a financial adviser with Vista Investment Partners, launched the Wise Women financial education series and spent 13 years leading a Girl Scout troop. She also has […]
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Land trust shares its leadership
Intending to clearly explain who they are and what they aim to do, leaders of Wayne County Land Trust offered an information session to announce more partners and describe long-range plans. The land trust, which Wayne County Foundation formed in May 2025, is focused on acquiring, restoring and revitalizing several Richmond downtown and depot commercial […]