Richmond Republicans, Democrats must file by Feb. 3 A couple more candidates have joined Wayne County’s upcoming election ballot, as a deadline for Richmond’s election looms in early February. Republicans and Democrats who want to be Richmond’s mayor, common council members or clerk must file required paperwork by noon Feb. 3 to run in the […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Water boil advisory issued for downtown Centerville area
Centerville issued a water boil advisory shortly after noon Friday for an area along and near U.S. 40 in the heart of town. The advisory is for Main Street to West Walnut and Morton Avenue to Willow Grove Road. Because of an emergency repair of a water main, customers in that area need to boil […]
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2 school districts provide water damage updates
Rose Hamilton Elementary and Richmond High School are both recovering from water damage caused by burst pipes over winter break. Richmond Community Schools officials initially said RHS students would return to in-person instruction after a week of repairs, but additional moisture testing revealed that the school needed more time to dry out. Students will continue […]
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GOP filling council seats in Centerville, Economy
Vacancies for three elected officials who resigned in recent weeks are in the process of being filled in Economy and Centerville. Wayne County Republican Party Chair Gary Saunders is filling the two town council seats previously held by Jim Lewis and Michelle Bunger. Their resignations were effective at the end of December. Because Economy only […]
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10th Meltdown ice festival begins Jan. 24
A warmhearted committee of volunteers started an event in 2014 to help crack Wayne County’s winter doldrums. That event, the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival, has continued to grow and offer new activities for all ages while keeping general admission free. It’s now time for the festival to return next week for its 10th year. Activities […]
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John’s Custom Framing closing after nearly 60 years
Retiring couple says “it’s been a good life downtown” John Gephart is finishing his final projects in the next few weeks after nearly 60 years of custom framing treasured items, and selling wall décor and arts and craft supplies. Gephart’s store in downtown Richmond, John’s Custom Framing, is closing no later than the end of […]
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Dublin Dollar General groundbreaking ‘in the coming weeks’
Retailer finalizing plans for store along U.S. 40 A national retailer has confirmed its plans to build a store at Dublin’s western edge. In response to an inquiry from Western Wayne News late last week, Dollar General Corp. public relations officials said in a statement that they are “currently finalizing our due diligence phase for […]
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Challenges filed against 4 of 6 mayor hopefuls
2 announce plans to run as independent Six candidates have filed paperwork so far to become Richmond’s mayor, but four of those candidates are being challenged. Wayne County Republican Party Chair Gary Saunders has filed a challenge regarding the ability of David Carpenter, David Flannery, Kevin Fox and Shawn O’Conner to run for mayor as […]
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Centerville councilor resigns
GOP will seek candidates for vacancy Centerville’s council is starting 2023 one member short. On Sunday, James Bullen submitted a resignation letter to town officials that he also shared with Western Wayne News. The letter reads: I have served on city council for Centerville Indiana for over four years. It’s been a great honor to represent my […]
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RHS flooding damage ‘quite massive’
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 […]