At least three Wayne County school districts and a summer park program are offering free summer meals just for kids and teens. Cambridge City Breakfast and lunch are available on weekdays starting June 2 at Western Wayne Elementary School, 801 E. Delaware St., Cambridge City. Those seeking meals should enter door ES8 in the back […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Board acts on technology, food issues
Nettle Creek School Corp. is addressing technology, food service, textbooks and other needs for the upcoming year. At its May 13 meeting, the board approved several items, including a reimbursement resolution and timeline for the 2025 General Obligation Bond ($995,000). Proceeds will be used for a $750,000 corporation technology refresh and minor building and operations […]
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Richmond fireworks fund still $12K short
Organizers of Richmond’s fireworks show are seeking about $12,500 to make the skies and kids’ faces light up. American Legion Harry Ray Post 65 has raised funds to provide the annual show around Independence Day for about 80 years, but with about a month to go, this year’s collections are coming up thousands of dollars […]
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Search begins for new Centerville H.S. band director
Despite the departure of Centerville Senior High School’s band director, the Blue Regiment will still compete at Indiana State Fair. Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board approved director Jonathan Lucy’s resignation at its Wednesday, May 21, meeting. He won’t return after the band plays at graduation. In a letter to parents and families shared with Western Wayne […]
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100 more housing units coming to downtown Richmond
A nearly $30 million project will renovate five historic downtown Richmond buildings, creating about 100 market-rate apartments and about 20,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The project, which is part of Revitalize Richmond, was brought before Richmond Redevelopment Commission on May 28 for consideration of an economic development agreement, the first step toward using […]
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Rodgers ‘a quiet yet powerful force for good’
Beyond owning several local radio stations, Dave Rodgers shared his voice, time and money with organizations supporting the arts, nature, education and other community needs. “Dave always wanted the best for everyone around him and he LOVED radio,” said Rick Duncan, Whitewater Broadcasting’s assistant general manager and G101.3 Morning Show host. “Being part of the fabric […]
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Centerville reviewing trash collection options, costs
Talk will soon get trashy in Centerville. At their May 13 meeting, council President Dan Wandersee encouraged members to begin thinking about their next trash truck purchase to handle residential and commercial waste, or contracting with an outside provider. Options include a truck operated by three employees with residents providing their own cans, or a […]
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Cambridge City hires new public works leader
After retiring from the military, Joe Webb’s wife encouraged him to find something to do since he was restless. Doing something has now evolved into becoming Cambridge City’s public works superintendent. Webb has served as interim superintendent since January. Council advertised the job, and after an executive session to conduct interviews, approved Webb for the […]
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Bid approved for renovation’s next phase
Western Wayne Schools’ board approved a bid package for the next phase of Lincoln Middle/High School’s renovation. The board approved the base bid and alternates from Brumbaugh Construction of Arcanum, Ohio, during its one-topic special meeting on Tuesday, May 13. The board’s action gives David Inderstrodt, owner of Richmond-based Maze Design, permission to prepare a […]
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Western Wayne celebrates successes, navigates change
Western Wayne Schools approved new board member Ryan Riggs, celebrated a $5,000 grant for books and hired a high school basketball coach and teacher, among several positions. Schools During its May 14 meeting, Western Wayne Elementary Principal Elizabeth Miller noted a colleague’s use of the word “mayotic,” a combination of mayhem and chaotic, to describe […]