After taking a tour, Richmond Community Schools’ board members support an approximately $7.3 million full building upgrade soon for Dennis Middle School and installing new tennis courts near McBride Stadium. Another potential addition could be a practice facility with an inflatable dome. However, they’re going to hope that the heating/cooling system at Baxter Elementary School, […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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‘Budget 101’ dives into Cambridge City’s 2025 funds
Cambridge City has taken another step toward approving its 2025 budget. No one commented on the town’s budget plan during a public hearing at council’s Sept. 9 meeting. Council is expected to adopt the budget at its 6 p.m. Oct. 14 meeting and submit it for state officials’ review and approval later this year. Town […]
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Clerk: Don’t fall for election registration scam
Wayne County’s Election Board has begun taking steps to make sure that ballots for the Nov. 5 election are accurate and will be counted correctly. However, not everyone has residents’ best interests at heart. Wayne County’s clerk is already aware of at least one scammer’s efforts to try to get local voters to share their […]
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Want to vote this year?
If you’re grabbing your wallet to head to a fall festival, it might be a good time to ensure your ID card is present and current before heading to the polls in the next few weeks. Here are some election-related deadlines and tips that prospective voters should keep in mind in the coming days. Register […]
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Windfall for water
After an extensive application process, Cambridge City has received a $2.8 million grant to increase water capacity and support regional industrial growth at Wayne County’s Gateway Industrial Park. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo made the announcement Sept. 10. The Economic Development Administration, which is an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, is providing […]
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EDC approves grant for manufacturer
A growing company received a green light for a $95,000 Economic Development Income Tax grant. At its Sept. 9 meeting, Economic Development of Wayne County’s board approved Transcendia Inc.’s incentive request. County commissioners are expected to vote Sept. 18 regarding its approval. Cody Cohoon, Richmond’s plant manager, said Transcendia plans an approximately $3 million improvement […]
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Utility payments can be made at drive-thru
Customers have begun using Centerville’s new drive-thru utility payment option. Clerk-Treasurer Sarah Rice told council during its Sept. 10 meeting that a few customers used the former bank drive-thru in its first two days. The drive-thru is a stand-alone building behind the new town hall, 220 E. Main St. It’s staffed from 9-11 a.m. and […]
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Principals present school improvement plans
Centerville-Abington principals each shared three goals for improving their schools in 2024-25 while reflecting on some challenges from the previous year. At their Sept. 11 meeting, board members heard Principals Brian Bellew (high school), Tiffani Thornburg (junior high), Kelly VanWinkle (C-A Elementary) and Diana Hill (Rose Hamilton Elementary) describe improvement plans for each school and […]
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Reid’s patient financial services moving from downtown
Reid Health’s Patient Financial Services employees are moving from their downtown Richmond office just before construction begins nearby on a new apartment complex. After seeing the office building listed for sale for $1.4 million, WWN asked Reid Health about the future of its employees who work with patients on financial services. Reid officials confirmed that […]
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Beautification efforts receive praise
Ten new or remodeling construction projects and a committee that’s raised more than $70,000 for charities are being recognized for improving Wayne County. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated those initiatives at its Sept. 10 Community Improvement Awards at Hartley Hills Golf Club and Events Center in Hagerstown. Melissa Vance, chamber president/CEO, said the […]