Teens have a new safe place where they can socialize, play games and study after school this fall. Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County has announced the opening of The Club Teen Center, the West End Bank Charitable Foundation Professional Development & Training Center and renovations to the existing Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation Boys […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Centerville, Richmond recycling collaboration being explored
Centerville residents soon will be surveyed about their interest in curbside recycling. Pat Smoker, director of Richmond Sanitary District, requested Centerville town officials share a community survey about setting up a recycling program. He said Richmond’s recycling equipment is about 30 years old and beyond its life expectancy, so funds are needed to replace it. […]
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Ballot, voting changes affect upcoming election
Even longtime voters might notice a change or two when they cast their ballots this fall or wait for results, and the county faces some increased costs. Wayne County Clerk Debbie Berry outlined the various notable dates and state-mandated changes during election season in a recent IN Focus interview on Whitewater Community Television. The full […]
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RCS hears concerns about teacher treatment, McBride purchase option
Three topics dominated Richmond Community Schools’ nearly three-hour Sept. 27 board meeting: Concerns about the potential dismissal of the teachers’ union president, the district’s 2024 budget, and opportunities to purchase McBride Stadium. Before the meeting that was moved to Civic Hall to accommodate a larger crowd, Richmond Education Association and Indiana State Teachers Association representatives […]
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Author extravaganza returns to Cambridge City
Those who enjoy books — or those who want to get a head start on holiday shopping — can meet nearly two dozen Midwest writers, including a USA Today Bestselling Author, and browse their creations at an upcoming fair. The second Indiana Author Extravaganza takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, and 10 […]
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Voter registration deadline set for Oct. 10
If they’re new to voting, new to the area or just need to update their address, Hoosiers must register by Oct. 10 to vote in the Nov. 7 election. Cambridge City and Milton have contested council races this fall, and Richmond voters can select their mayor and council members who will serve them in 2024 […]
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Ken Griffey Sr. speaking at Richmond dinner
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame inductee Ken Griffey Sr. will appear in Richmond as part of a local fundraiser. Griffey, who was on the Reds’ 1970s World Series championship teams, is the guest speaker for Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County’s Smart Futures Dinner on Nov. 7. Griffey went on to play for the […]
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CACS principals describe new goals
Centerville-Abington’s four building principals each presented three 2023-24 school improvement goals at the Sept. 20 board meeting. Sam Pritchard said Rose Hamilton Elementary will focus on all students improving math and vocabulary and more students demonstrating character/citizenship traits. Kelly Van Winkle wants 70% of Centerville-Abington Elementary’s grades 3-6 to be at or above grade level […]
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$2M will help Centerville reduce lead in water
More Centerville residents should have less lead in their drinking water next year. The town qualified for $2 million in forgivable loans from Indiana’s State Revolving Fund toward eliminating lead lines. This second phase of the project will cost about $5 million. Council President Dan Wandersee thought it wise to pursue that funding before it […]
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Council supports park, playground efforts
A new park performance venue, an inclusive playground and other improvements are on the horizon for Cambridge City, made possible by donations, grants and state and federal funding. Wayne County Commissioner Jeff Plasterer outlined the town’s opportunities through the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program during its Sept. 11 council meeting. Cambridge City already committed $118,978, which […]