As seen on most HGTV home renovation shows, a repair at Northeastern High School became more complicated once work began. As crews removed the outside layer of bricks to repair the gym’s exterior, they discovered issues with the barriers behind the bricks and determined the walls needed structural reinforcement. Additional insulation and water barriers will […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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School board candidates begin election filing
Residents hoping to help shape the future of education in Wayne County have less than a month to file paperwork to run for school board seats open in November’s election. Filing began May 19 at the county’s voter registration office in the courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. The deadline is noon Thursday, June 18. […]
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Hot air balloon glow, rose garden gala returns
Just as roses are counted in dozens, Richmond Rose Garden volunteers are planning their dozenth annual 1stBLOOM&GLOW fundraiser on Wednesday, June 3. The event features inflating hot air balloons to draw a crowd and help increase awareness of the garden in its 39th year at Glen Miller Park. The garden operates on donations and is […]
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WWS serving free meals through June 12
Western Wayne Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch for area kids over three weeks. On weekdays from Tuesday May 26, through Friday, June 12, ages 1 to 18 can receive free breakfast and lunch. Meals will be served at Lincoln Middle/High School, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City, but different entrances are planned than […]
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Buildings can get $200K for face-lifts
Wayne County’s downtown property owners soon will be able to apply for up to $200,000 toward rehabilitating a retail or commercial building. During its May 11 meeting, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County board approved guidelines for the three-phase program that will begin June 8. Wayne County commissioners and council members also approved the program’s […]
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RCS teachers union: No confidence in leaders
Nearly all Richmond Education Association members say they have no confidence in Richmond Community Schools’ Central Office administration because of concerns about leadership, communication and fiscal management. Jay Lee, REA president and a Richmond High School teacher, presented results from three no-confidence votes during the Richmond Community Schools board meeting May 20. Lee said the […]
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WWS hires interim superintendent
Western Wayne Schools is relying on a familiar face to jump in for the third time as its interim superintendent. WWS’ board hired Alice Johnson as its interim leader during a brief special meeting Friday, May 22. The motion to select Johnson was approved 4-1 immediately after approving a recommendation of separation of employment for […]
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Cambridge City eyes traffic safety
Cambridge City merchants worry about vehicles speeding and running downtown stoplights, especially when U.S. 40 is filled with wide-load vehicles during Interstate 70 construction. Troy Lewis shared concerns during town council’s May 11 meeting and asked for additional measures. He represented Western Wayne Alliance, which is the newly combined Cambridge City Main Street and Cambridge […]
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BPA students earn national recognition
Several Wayne County teens placed in the nation’s top 10 at Business Professionals of America’s National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Centerville, Lincoln, Northeastern and Richmond sent dozens of competitors in a variety of categories. Lincoln The Golden Eagles had two students that made it on stage for recognition this year. Karson Ulerick finished fourth […]
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Primex plans $8M expansion
A Richmond employer has received initial support for its $8 million expansion plans. At its May 11 meeting, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County’s board voted unanimously to give an Economic Development Income Tax grant of $85,000 to Primex Plastics Corp. Primex is one of the largest sheet extrusion operations in the nation, and its […]