The answer to that recurring question, “can we recycle this?” will soon be changing in Richmond. Richmond Sanitary District will purchase a compactor and a new baler with grant funding it has received, according to Pat Smoker, the district’s superintendent. Smoker updated Richmond Common Council members about his department during council’s Feb. 18 meeting. Using […]
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Gallery: FFA Farmers Breakfast
The annual Wayne County FFA Farmers Breakfast was held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the First Bank Kuhlman Center in Richmond. The Hagerstown, Northeastern Wayne and Western Wayne FFA chapters hosted the annual agricultural event. Following breakfast, FFA member Brooke Stuart introduced members of the guest panel. Featured guests included: Veterinarian Greg Kurtz, Dalla King, […]
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Youth sports sign-up deadlines approaching
Several Wayne County nonprofit youth sports organizations are concluding their registration for summer programs in the coming days. Some organizations can offer information about financial assistance upon request. Nonprofits are invited to send information about upcoming activities to contact@westernwaynenews.com.
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Students meet Richmond’s NBA player, watch game
Nearly 90 Wayne County youth and about 25 chaperones were able to watch a former local high school basketball player in the NBA on Thursday, Feb. 20. For the fourth year, several donors contributed so youth could ride a charter bus to see Seton Catholic High School graduate Desmond Bane compete for the Memphis Grizzlies […]
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Puppets will be part of ‘Nemo’ experience
Fans of the animated film “Finding Nemo” can find Nemo on stage this weekend and next. Richmond Civic Theatre’s Stage One Youth Theatre is performing “Finding Nemo Jr.,” which is based on the 2003 Disney/Pixar film. The performance will include rented puppets. The 60-minute musical will be offered Feb. 28-March 2 and March 7-9. Showtimes […]
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School board member: Contact lawmakers about funding
Potential savings and funding cuts, a wheelchair swing, technology updates and child hunger were among topics discussed by Nettle Creek School Corp. trustees during their Feb. 12 meeting. WWN has summarized unofficial minutes provided by Superintendent Emily Schaeffer. First readings were conducted for policies on topics including civility/decorum; board authority/ philosophy, leadership/support, member ethics, meetings, […]
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Reid Health sees leadership transition
Reid Health has a new acting president and CEO. Ben Wells, who joined the regional healthcare organization in July 2024 as a vice president and chief financial officer, has assumed the top role in an acting capacity, according to a Reid Health representative. Craig Kinyon had been in that role since 2008 after serving as […]
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Food safety down the drain: inspectors discover issues
Inspectors discovered nine critical and nine noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations include unsanitary employee practices, dirty equipment and improper procedures in food preparation areas. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public entrance for potential customers to view. Wayne County […]
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Well Care adds doctor, physician assistant
Well Care Community Health is adding two new medical providers to its growing team. Dr. David DeSantis and Elizabeth Pich, a certified physician assistant, will serve residents of five area counties. The Federally Qualified Health Center provides medical, behavioral and dental care to nearly 10,000 patients in Indiana and Ohio. Its main office is at […]
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9 ditch assessments will increase
Maintaining Wayne County’s legal drains comes with more and more costs. Projects are necessary to keep water flowing smoothly, but excavation costs have skyrocketed when work is needed. With that in mind, Gordon Moore, the county surveyor, proposed raising drainage assessments for nine watersheds. Wayne County’s commissioners approved the 25% increases during their Feb. 12 […]