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 […]
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Jazz influences symphony’s season opener
Noting Richmond’s history as the “Cradle of Recorded Jazz,” Richmond Symphony Orchestra features two George Gershwin compositions in its season opener. RSO’s 69th season, themed “A Place to Belong,” begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in Civic Hall. The concert, called “American Rhythm & Color,” spotlights Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” and Piano Concerto […]
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Neighbors: Stop the feline fiestas
Cambridge City remains a purr-furred hangout for stray cats, according to three residents upset about feline conventions in the 100 block of East Church Street. Teresa Poole, Jim Walker and Lori Duran described their concerns and showed a picture of 24 cats on one porch at council’s Sept. 8 meeting. A few years ago, neighbors […]
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Deadlock delays BZA’s rental decision
A family wanting to continue renting a Toddsbury Lane home on Vrbo must wait another month to learn whether it receives Richmond Board of Zoning Approval permission after the board’s 2-2 vote Sept. 10. The Rothwell Family Trust requested a special exception that permits short-term rentals at the 3190 Toddsbury Lane house. Family members from […]
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Board approves Junior Tiger Ambassadors club
Nettle Creek’s school board approved a new student organization, extracurricular activities and agreements with community partners at its Wednesday, Sept. 10, meeting. Activities Superintendent Emily Schaeffer recommended approval of the new Junior Tiger Ambassadors club. Students are to be empowered to represent their peers, foster leadership, promote school spirit and contribute meaningfully to both the […]
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Students collect 6,000+ food items before Canal Days
Western Wayne Elementary School students gathered more than 6,000 food items during this year’s Canal Days junior king and queen contest. Contestants delivered nonperishable food items to their school to be counted. The male and female students who brought in the most items, Connor Munchel and Ellarose Wyles, were named the winners. Combined, Connor and Rosie […]