Students watching live instruction online during repairs After “extensive” damage from flooding at Richmond High School during its winter recess, teachers are leading live classes online this week for the first time ever while repairs are completed. Richmond Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Curtis Wright said community members and district employees are collaborating well to serve […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Richmond mayoral, council hopefuls file
With goals ranging from increasing services for the homeless to boosting communication with citizens, Richmond’s mayoral candidates are already sharing plans for what they’d do if elected in 2023. So far, Republicans David Carpenter and Ron Oler have filed to run for mayor, and Richmond’s two-term incumbent Dave Snow, a Democrat, said Sunday he’s filing […]
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UPDATED: Missing man found safe
Late Friday night, area police announced that a man who was being sought through a statewide Silver Alert has been found safe. Winchester Police Department announced shortly before 5:30 p.m. Friday that they were investigating the disappearance of 51-year-old Scott Reynolds. Reynolds was missing from Winchester and was last seen Dec. 30 in Richmond. At […]
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Dozens of students advance to state contest
4 schools compete for Business Professionals of America Nearly 100 students from around Wayne County have qualified for 2023 state competition in topics ranging from Python programming (for computers, not snakes) to health leadership and payroll accounting. Teens can explore careers and learn a variety of skills as they prepare for Business Professionals of America […]
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Mayor, councils, clerks on 2023 ballots
Some candidates must file by Feb. 3 Although candidates for president, Congress and governor pop into homes through TV commercials, those elected to town and city leadership roles often have more influence on everyday life. In 2023, many Wayne County voters will have a chance to choose who will set their utility rates, decide how […]
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What do candidates need to know before signing up?
Jan. 12 panel discussion offers inside look, tips Several prior candidates for local offices plan to share what they wish they had known going into their elections, in hopes of helping others. Hearing about their experiences could influence whether Wayne County residents decide to file for election in 2023. Most communities have a few races […]
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Dublin residents urged to boil water
Dublin residents learned Wednesday night that they are to boil their water until further notice. Dublin Fire/EMS representatives announced the town had had three water main breaks as of 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. When a portion of Cambridge City had a similar alert in late January, town officials said water for human consumption should be brought […]
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Local artist puts Wayne County on state tree
A few months after completing murals where the Indiana Pacers play, a Richmond artist again is receiving statewide attention for her work in a smaller format. India Cruse-Griffin, who describes herself as a hand-painted collage artist, was asked to create a new ornament representing Wayne County on Indiana State Museum’s 92 County Tree. It is […]
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Lilly scholarship ‘opens up a lot of doors’
1 winner pursuing teaching, another weighs pharmacy, political science Rebekah Stanley needed to resolve a problem with her college financial aid application. Aubrey Morgan thought she’d encountered class scheduling difficulties for next semester. However, neither situation was true. Both Wayne County students were called out of class Dec. 12 on false pretenses. Instead, they were […]
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County courting hundreds of jobs, up to $500M in investments
EDC working on real estate purchase agreements As employers are considering more than $500 million in potential investments, Wayne County is rolling out a welcome mat to good industrial park prospects with real estate purchase agreements. Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County leaders say that employers’ interest in the county is much higher than in […]