Team Great Lakes (based in Hagerstown, Indiana) captured an electrifying 8-7 walk off win over Team Midwest (Davenport, Iowa) in opening-round play Thursday in the Little League World Series. Preston Allred scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning in the David vs. Goliath matchup when an errant throw sailed over the […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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State bringing free monkeypox vaccines to county Aug. 19
Indiana Department of Health plans to offer a free monkeypox vaccine clinic from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at Wayne County Health Department, 100 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Wayne County is one of three locations where a clinic is being offered. No appointment is necessary. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends […]
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Want to be on Cambridge City council? Make a call by Saturday
Cambridge City residents have just a couple of days to express interest in filling a council vacancy. Any Republican who lives within town limits who wants to serve on council is eligible for consideration. Councilman Nathan Riggs, who works and has a young family, stepped down as of Aug. 1, citing his other pressing time […]
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Dead man found with gunshot wound in Connersville cemetery
Indiana State Police has begun investigating the discovery of a dead man with a gunshot wound in a Connersville cemetery. According to a news release from Sgt. Clint Brown, Connersville Police Department’s public information officer, CPD officers responded just after 7 a.m. Aug. 17 to a report of an unconscious male in Dale Cemetery. They […]
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RPD offers update on officer 1 week after shooting
Richmond Police Department leaders say that there have been some “bright spots” in wounded Officer Seara Burton’s recovery, but she remains in critical condition a week after she was shot during a traffic stop. On Aug. 17, Chief Mike Britt and Majors Jon Bales and Aly Tonuc, who both serve as deputy chiefs, collaborated on […]
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Fountain City plans Friday night convention to select council members
Fountain City Republicans will get to choose two of three at-large council candidates at a Friday night convention (Aug. 19). Because the town has fewer than 3,500 people, it can conduct a convention rather than having an election. It will take place at 6 p.m. Friday at the town hall, 312 W. Main St. All […]
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Hundreds gather for prayer vigil for RPD officer
Hundreds gathered Friday night for a prayer vigil on the Richmond Municipal Building lawn for wounded Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton. Although no specific updates on Burton’s health were provided at the vigil, Seara’s stepmother, Ami Miller, also an RPD officer, expressed gratitude Friday night and Saturday afternoon on social media for community support […]
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Chief: Officer survives surgery, but still fighting for life
On Thursday night, Richmond Police Chief Mike Britt provided an update on wounded Officer Seara Burton and the impact of that “whirlwind 24 hours” on the department. Britt said Burton is still in extremely critical condition at a Dayton hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to her head. “Surgery has been performed and she is […]
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7:30 p.m. update: ‘Blue Friday’ clothing at RCS, banner, tourney, shirts among signs of support for officer
Richmond Community Schools has designated Friday as “Blue Friday,” and several area school districts are encouraging blue clothing Friday. such as Western Wayne, Northeastern, Nettle Creek and Centerville-Abington. While Friday has traditionally been “red and white day,” RCS officials encourages its students, employees and community members to wear blue to show their support for Officer […]
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At a glance: Area leaders share well wishes for wounded RPD officer
Current and former Richmond residents as well as first responders around the region have taken to social media to lament the shooting of Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton and indicate they are praying for her recovery. Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter issued a statement Wednesday night, saying he was praying for Burton and others […]