Indiana legislators just decided that Wayne County will have fewer than the current 15 townships by January 2029, but it’s still unclear which ones will consolidate and how that could impact residents. Township government is at the closest level to residents. Township trustees can offer relief funding such as rent, utility and burial funds directly […]
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Student-led media shines in schools
While the three Rs remain a mainstay for students in every classroom, some take reading and writing to new heights as staff members for student publications. Here, young minds exercise a set of skills to become Wayne County’s newest media mavens. At Centerville High School, junior Caleigh Campbell and senior Christian Doan are senior editors […]
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Cemetery theft case ends with probation
A western Wayne County resident found guilty of stealing thousands of dollars intended to care for a Pershing cemetery has reached a plea agreement. Calling the theft “absolutely horrendous,” Wayne Superior Court 2 Judge Greg Horn sentenced Trisha C. Taylor of Cambridge City to a year of probation while she repays $7,400 to Lutheran Cemetery […]
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2 furniture stores, Dollar Tree coming to Richmond
A homegrown furniture business is offering more options with an additional location in Richmond. Roger Richert’s Richmond Furniture East now occupies the 60,000-square-foot building at 4741 National Road E. The Richmond Bargain Center occupied the space for the last decade. Richert came out of semi-retirement to open the addition after Thanksgiving. “It’s all different furniture. […]
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Museum visitors can get hands-on creating textiles
Interactive participation is taking center stage at Richmond Art Museum, where visitors of all ages are helping create textile works as part of a hands-on exhibit open through March 28. Richmond’s Earlham College has loaned looms, and Richmond High School students are among those who are creating pieces being hung in the galleries during the […]
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Some upcoming shows feature trumpets, toads
It’s a busy weekend for performing arts. Here are a few options for all ages. Find more arts events and other community happenings at the WayneCounty.events online calendar.
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Farmers market registration begins
Winter cold will eventually yield to warmer days, and it’s time for farmers markets to begin planning for summer Saturdays. At least three Wayne County markets are recruiting potential vendors to offer baked goods, handmade crafts, produce, meat and other items. New vendor applications are at forms.gle/gU74VnpLZtELUSAm9 and returning vendor applications are at forms.gle/FnQHbrzRSbxLyYkEA. Paper […]
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Blue Wave rises to top; Tigers earn gold, silver
Percussionists and color guards from Wayne, Randolph and Henry counties continued competing in area contests, and two Centerville and Hagerstown groups received high marks from judges. Some participate through an Indiana organization, while others compete through an Ohio group. IHSCGA performers During Indiana High School Color Guard Association’s Saturday, Feb. 28, contest at Northview High […]
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Northeastern approves Chromebooks, keeps e-Learning days
Northeastern students will use Chromebooks for the 2026-2027 school year. The decision was voted on 3-2 at a special school board meeting on Feb. 25. The transition to Chromebooks ensures the district complies with new legislation requiring that school learning devices come with secure filtering measures. Superintendent Jennifer O’Brien also cited a cost-saving advantage by […]
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PHOTOS: FFA members feed farmers
Wayne County Future Farmers of America members serve breakfast Wednesday, Feb. 25, during the annual Farmers Breakfast at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond. The breakfast also featured a panel discussion, highlighting recent graduates and student moderators. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.