Every Child Can Read is taking its red bookmobile to distribute free kids’ books across Wayne County this summer. Books will be distributed from the van between 12:45-1:15 p.m. Friday, June 19, and 12:15-12:45 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Glen Miller Park’s playground, 2200 E. Main St. ECCR will also offer books from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 […]
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Well Care shows off new location
Free tests, prizes and refreshments aren’t typically part of a medical visit, but a few incentives are being offered to check out a new office. Well Care Community Health is celebrating its newly constructed building at 2200 W. Main St. in Richmond with a grand opening gathering from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, June 25. It’s a […]
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Company chosen to design Loop’s westside extension
A Fishers company will design and engineer the Loop multi-modal path extension along West Main Street. During its June 4 meeting, Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $380,000 contract with DCCM in Fishers. DCCM has 40 offices in seven states. The extension from South West First Street is part of the Revitalize […]
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Handwashing signs amiss in food inspections
Ten establishments were found to be in violation by food inspectors from early to mid May. Several failed to provide signs regarding employee hygiene. Eight corrected previous citations as food trucks continue to visit the area. Violations No Violations Follow-Up Pre-Operational Temporary
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Imaginary cat offers support, inspiration
Residents of all ages are encouraged to read the same book this summer and discuss it. Every Child Can Read, a nonprofit organization, is again organizing the Wayne County Reads program. Free books are available through July 31 at eight locations while supplies last. This year’s featured book is “Crenshaw” by Katherine Applegate, a New […]
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Community coalition seeks canned fruit, vegetable donations
Nettle Creek Community Coalition is soliciting canned fruit and vegetables to support its food pantry. In light of reduced federal funding to supplement food purchases, the nonprofit has seen a third of its food allocation decrease compared with previous years. Located at 47 E. Main St., Hagerstown, the pantry was founded by Jefferson Township Trustee […]
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PHOTOS: Annual fundraiser lights up the night
Glow sticks and hot-air balloons lit up Glen Miller Park’s golf course June 3 during the 1st Bloom & Glow event. Prior to the balloons glowing at dusk, seven local caterers served ticketed guests inside the Richmond Rose Garden during the annual fundraiser. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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A dozen Indiana museums, historic sites offer free June 20 admission
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites will offer free admission on Saturday, June 20, at its 12 locations across the state. The Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis and sites including Levi and Catharine Coffin in Fountain City and Whitewater Canal in Metamora will welcome visitors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in honor of Juneteenth. The holiday […]
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Farmers market, caboose opening for season
A new summer schedule awaits train enthusiasts of all ages who are interested in seeing a restored caboose and an outdoor garden railway, and a farmers market opens the same weekend nearby. Wayne County Railroaders has changed the time its caboose will be open at Maplewood Park, 106 Water St., Centerville. Hours will be noon-5 […]
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Health department will return to E. Main St.
The Wayne County Health Department will move back home soon. Early in 2020, the department left 203 E. Main St. when the public health department separated from the health clinic that became Well Care. The county ended its lease with Well Care on May 31, and the clinic has moved to a new building on […]