Six young women are seeking the opportunity to be Wayne County 4-H Fair queen, and 24 younger girls are seeking titles as well. Their competition begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in Centerville Senior High School’s auditorium, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Admission is $5 for ages 6 and older. Queen contestants must be […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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School pursues less screen time, more face time
Western Wayne Schools is receiving positive community feedback for eliminating daily screen time for kindergarten and first graders. On June 1, WWS officials announced an intentional technology shift away from a 1-to-1 student-to-device ratio for the 2026-2027 school year. The statement noted that technology will remain a valuable resource and teachers can decide when a […]
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Deadline nears for school board candidates filings
Those interested in overseeing their community’s school district have about one week left to file for November’s election. Candidates must submit paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18, at Wayne County’s voter registration office in the courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. Candidates must also gather signatures from at least 10 voters in their board district […]
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Fair links generations
Whether competing or just enjoying food, amusements and community connections, Wayne County 4-H Fair is a tradition for many families. Organizers are hoping to gather their stories and items for display as the June 20-27 fair celebrates local and national milestones. Along with America’s 250th birthday, 2026 marks 175 years of fairs in the county […]
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‘Napoleon Dynamite’ trio appearing in Richmond
Three movie stars will make what fans might call “dynamite” Richmond appearances next week. Actors Jon Heder, Jon Gries and Efren Ramirez, who starred in the 2004 hit comedy “Napoleon Dynamite,” are among the owners of Richmond’s new collegiate baseball team, the Flying Mummies. Tickets are now on sale for their interactive conversation, “Napoleon Dynamite […]
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Community orchestra performance highlights American composers
Richmond Community Orchestra is spotlighting American composers’ jazz, patriotic and folk tunes during its annual outdoor concert. The orchestra will perform in a relaxed atmosphere at 7 p.m. Monday, June 8, in Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond, at the Roosevelt Hill band shell. All ages are welcome. Medleys of familiar Duke Ellington […]
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New Anchor Project offers mentors for young men
A new community program offers teens and young men a safe space to talk about their experiences and learn from male mentors. Townsend Community Center Inc. is launching the Anchor Project from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 12, at its building, 300 N. 10th St., Richmond. The Anchor Project is designed to support the mental health […]
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KISS music kicks off concerts
It’s time to “Rock and Roll All Nite” — or at least until 9 p.m. A KISS tribute band that a former KISS member endorsed opens Cambridge City’s summer concert series on Saturday, June 13. The concert begins at 6 p.m. at the new nearly $1 million Creitz Park Pavilion behind Cambridge City’s fire station, […]
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RCS principals highlight academic gains
Richmond Community Schools principals highlighted academic gains, improved attendance and fewer discipline issues during the May 20 school board meeting. Full reports are available through the Richmond Community Schools website at werrichmond.com. Elementary schools reported broad growth on i-Ready assessments. Crestdale increased the percentage of students on or above grade level from 18% to 55% […]
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School boards recruit candidates
School districts rely on community oversight, and candidates interested in running for a board seat in the November election must complete paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18. As part of meeting that deadline, they must gather signatures from at least 10 voters in their board district on a petition, so advance work is needed. Those […]