Dozens of new preschool seats will be added at Centerville-Abington Community Schools. CACS also plans to hire a director of student learning and offer public parking on solar eclipse day. Preschool After hearing Rose Hamilton Elementary Principal Sam Pritchard describe plans for adding two preschool classrooms next fall, the board voted yes unanimously. Rose Hamilton […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Friendship, loyalty shine in ‘Seussical Jr.’
The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and other favorite Dr. Seuss characters will come alive on a local stage through a heartwarming musical. Area children and adults, led by director Allison Blanford, are teaming to produce the G-rated “Seussical Jr.” through Richmond Civic Theatre’s Stage One Youth Theatre. The 75-minute shows take place […]
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Student, professor honored for Building Bridges
A 2023 Richmond High School graduate and an Indiana University East associate professor have received statewide recognition. One student and one additional community member (faculty, staff, local organization, etc.) from each IU campus and IU’s School of Medicine are recognized each year with the Building Bridges Award for promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and respect. Honorees demonstrate […]
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Economy playground fundraiser seeks $50K
There’s something to be said for passing down toys through generations. However, one Wayne County community has playground equipment that hasn’t been updated in more than 70 years. Town leaders are now trying to change that. The Town of Economy and Perry Township need a boost to the local economy to provide a safe, updated […]
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Video excerpts offer inspiration, memories
A variety of Wayne County residents’ contributions and experiences are being spotlighted during Black History Month. Whitewater Community Television has produced videos lasting about 1 to 3 minutes for quick viewing. They are excerpts of longer interviews made for Wayne County Historical Museum in partnership with Black Legacy Project of Wayne County. The video clips […]
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Richmond police find skimmer on fuel pump
Richmond Police Department encourages residents to watch for fuel station credit card skimmers after one was found on a local pump. During a recent RPD routine check for skimming devices, they found one on a diesel pump. Skimmers are installed on card readers to collect card numbers that thieves later recover and use fraudulently. Skimmers […]
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Election board will hear challenge
Wayne County Election Board soon will conduct a hearing about a candidate’s eligibility for the May primary ballot. The hearing regarding Tracey Jellison’s bid to represent District 2 as a Wayne County commissioner will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26. It takes place in the county annex’s commissioners/council chambers, 401 E. Main St., Richmond, […]
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Centerville applauds retired fire chief
Centerville’s council saluted recently retired Centerville Fire/Rescue Chief Dennis Spears’ more than four decades of service to the community. John Pardo, retired assistant fire chief, presented a plaque to Spears’ family and fellow firefighters as those attending gave a standing ovation. The delegation, wearing “Spears Strong” shirts, delivered the plaque that evening to their role […]
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Cambridge City council discusses water rates, RV parking
Water service improvements, whether to allow RV camping at Creitz Park and which businesses can qualify for exterior renovation grants were some topics discussed at Cambridge City’s Feb. 12 council meeting. Water rate study Wessler Engineering’s Anne Hays received council’s approval to pursue funds for and develop a preliminary engineering report for Gateway Industrial Park’s […]
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RCS board extends leader’s contract
Richmond Community Schools’ board has extended Superintendent Curtis Wright’s contract for a few more years. During its Feb. 14 meeting, the board approved a contract with Wright from July 1, 2023, through June 2026. Then, starting this July, Wright’s contract may automatically be extended yearly unless the board or Wright say they don’t want an […]