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Public meetings for Sept. 24 through Oct. 6
Wednesday, Sept. 24 Thursday, Sept. 25 Monday, Sept. 29 Tuesday, Sept. 30 Wednesday, Oct. 1 Thursday, Oct. 2 Monday, Oct. 6 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Board rejects teachers union complaint against Richmond schools
The Indiana Education Employment Relations Board has ruled against the Richmond Education Association in its complaint alleging unfair labor practices by Richmond Community Schools, closing the case at the agency level. REA, which represents district teachers, originally filed its complaint in June 2023 after the school board approved supplemental stipends and salary increases outside the […]
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Blowout blues in TEC
Aiming to head off injuries, even up team rosters and improve the fan experience, at least two Wayne County high schools are exploring the option of leaving the Tri-Eastern Conference. Northeastern Wayne Schools Athletic Director Ryan Halloran told the NWS school board during its regular meeting Sept. 17 that Northeastern and Centerville were invited to […]
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County OKs funds to entice more workers
Seventy-one people live in Wayne County through the Make My Move program, and that total is expected to increase. Wayne County commissioners and council members approved during their Sept. 17 workshop spending $150,000 from the consolidated economic development income tax fund to extend the county’s contract with the Make My Move company. After reaching a […]
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3 samples positive for West Nile virus
Wayne County Health Department has learned that three mosquito samples collected in the county have tested positive for West Nile virus. WCHD announced the test results from Indiana Department of Health on Thursday, Sept. 18. Health officials recommend taking steps to prevent mosquito bites to reduce the risk of disease caused by mosquito-borne viruses, which […]
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PHOTOS: Fired up for tasty treats
Attendees ate delicious food and listened to live music during Fountain City’s Levi Coffin Days on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21. The parade was held on Saturday, with grand marshal John B. Martin II driving one of his restored tractors. Vendors lined Fountain City streets during the festival, providing unique booths for browsing […]
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WWN staff wins Indiana journalism awards
WWN’s local news reporting and photography is being celebrated with awards from a statewide journalism organization. The Hoosier State Press Association’s 2025 Journalism Conference and Awards Luncheon recognized the Wayne County publication’s work across five different categories on Sept. 19. WWN’s Millicent Martin Emery, Dan Harney and Chris Hardie won first place for best sports […]
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Indiana judges honor WWN reporter
The Indiana Judges Association honored Western Wayne News reporter Mike Emery for coverage of Wayne County courts. Emery was presented the 2025 Media Award for Excellence in Public Information and Education during a Sept. 18 lunch in Fort Wayne as part of the IJA’s annual conference. While covering the courts for more than a decade, […]
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Lincoln graduate, broadcaster chosen for Smart Futures honor
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County is honoring a Cambridge City native who has become nationally known as a broadcast journalist and live event host. The clubs’ honoree for its 26th annual Smart Futures Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 30, is Lauren Bohlander Kanaan, perhaps best known professionally for reporting on open-wheel racing and hosting […]