Centerville and Hagerstown are joining other Wayne County communities in seeking Indiana’s Stellar Pathways funds. Neither participated in the county’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program. Forward Wayne County’s Acacia St. John and county Commissioner Jeff Plasterer shared Stellar’s potential benefits during Centerville’s April 9 council meeting. St. John then also appeared before commissioners April 10, requesting […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Absentee ballot requests due April 25
There are a few ways voters can avoid Election Day crowds. Early voting began April 9 at Wayne County Courthouse, and there might just be one or two voters, if any, there at any given time. And, some residents qualify to vote from the comfort of their home. Those who are eligible to cast absentee […]
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Ivy Tech, IUE, Earlham celebrating special days
Alumni and friends of three local colleges and universities are invited to wear spirit gear, share memories, reconnect with friends and consider donating toward fundraising campaigns on special days. IU East All Indiana University campuses are celebrating IU Day on April 17. IU East is raising money for various needs, including its Chancellor’s Fund for […]
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Preschool, kindergarten registration underway
In order to adequately prepare, Wayne County’s public school districts want to have nearly accurate counts for fall preschool and kindergarten enrollment before school lets out for summer. Thus, many are organizing enrollment events to help kids and parents get acquainted with the building and turn in necessary paperwork. Although each district handles its own […]
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‘Amazing’ cosmic spectacle
Cheers and chirps could be heard throughout Wayne County as residents, visitors and wildlife marveled at the rare total solar eclipse Monday afternoon. About 200 eclipse chasers from California to Maine spread out comfortably in the grass and on benches at Cope Environmental Center in Centerville. They cheered before and after the nearly 4 minutes […]
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Housing voucher applications now open
Indiana’s Housing Choice Voucher Program provides housing assistance in the form of a rental subsidy payment to private landlords on behalf of low-income individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities for housing units they have chosen in the private rental market. Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc. (ICAP) has opened the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher […]
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April 2 tornado confirmed in Wayne County
Although it wasn’t as destructive as the March 14 tornadoes that struck Winchester, National Weather Service has confirmed a damage-causing tornado April 2 in Wayne County. In its preliminary assessment, NWS says the brief, weak EF0 tornado, which is the lowest on the scale with 65 to 85 mph winds, occurred with severe thunderstorms in […]
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Grammy nominee to perform in Hagerstown
National performers are entertaining local crowds during eclipse festivities. A Nashville songwriter for some of country music’s biggest names will perform a free concert in Hagerstown on Saturday, April 6. Jeffrey Steele, a five-time Grammy nominee, will perform some of those hits and share the stories behind them at Hagerstown High School’s gym, 701 Baker […]
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Deadline nears for voter registration
Only a few days remain for Wayne County residents to register to vote if they want to have their say in May’s election. Voter registration ends Monday, April 8, for the May 7 primary. Those interested in registering can visit the voter registration office inside Wayne County Courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond, or see indianavoters.com. […]
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RCS discusses renovations, food service, board pay
Richmond Community Schools is moving forward to issue $20 million in debt for facilities repairs and improvements. The board conducted its second preliminary determination hearing for 2024-25 lease financing at its March 13 meeting. No residents spoke. The approximately $18.6 million would fund safety, security and energy efficiency projects, site work, athletic improvements, and potential […]