Speakers have been announced for events during the national premiere of a memorial that recognizes those who have fought against terrorism. The Global War on Terrorism Traveling Memorial Tribute exhibit and the Indiana Fallen Heroes tribute will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Thursday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 13, at Wayne County Veterans […]
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Reid Health’s acting leader earns job as president/CEO
About six months after becoming acting president/CEO, Reid Health Governing Board has hired Ben Wells as Reid Health’s leader. Wells had served as acting president/CEO since February after Craig Kinyon, the organization’s president/CEO for nearly 17 years, requested an indefinite leave of absence. In a Sept. 4 news release, Wells said it’s an honor to […]
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PHOTOS: Crowds enjoy 2-day festival
Cambridge City’s Canal Days brought families together for festival fun and fundraising this past weekend. The downtown festival, with a theme of “Peace, Love & Canal Days,” kicked off with one event on Friday, Sept. 5. The weekend was filled with delicious food, live music, a golf tournament, games, arts and craft vendors, a foam […]
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Livestock, tractor, sewing efforts shine at state fair
Wayne County 4-H has shared its members’ animal project results from August’s Indiana State Fair as well as results from the tractor contest and sewing fashion revue. Animal projects Beef Hadley Neagle: 4th, Charolais — Heifers 100%, Junior Yearling Heifers Hayden Neagle: 2nd, Charolais — Composite Heifers, Early Summer Yearling Heifers Aubrey Neagle: Reserve Grand […]
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Former teacher, current parent returns to Nettle Creek
The three children of Nettle Creek School Corp.’s newest administrator are thrilled their mom will be back in purple and gold. Superintendent Emily Schaeffer said all Nettle Creek personnel are very excited about Maria Tinkle’s return in a new role – the district’s director of learning. The board approved hiring Tinkle at its Aug. 26 […]
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New award honors Rodgers’ legacy with RSO
Richmond Symphony Orchestra honored David Rodgers’ legacy during its Aug. 18 annual meeting by initiating the David Rodgers Friend of the RSO and awarding it to Roberta Roswell and Brian Alenskis. Rodgers, who died in May, served 28 years on the RSO board and helped the board set financial policies and protect investments, according to […]
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Centerville preparing for public hearing on water bills
Centerville council discussed a variety of matters at is Aug. 26 work session ranging from water bills to several equipment purchases. Council conducted a second reading of an ordinance raising water rates and charges as described in WWN’s Aug. 27 edition to cover unexpected water system repair costs. A public hearing will take place at […]
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Reid celebrates 2 foundation gifts
Reid Health named a dining room and conference room in honor of residents who made major gifts to the Reid Health Foundation. The Paul & Pat Lingle Family Dining Room and the Henry Oncology Conference Room were unveiled Aug. 26, according to a news release. Robin Henry has served on Reid’s governing and foundation boards […]
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Centerville police and fire handle 745 calls in 2 months
Centerville Fire/Rescue volunteers and Centerville Police Department officers have responded to hundreds of calls for help in recent weeks. In July, CF/R conducted 61 runs. Of those, 30 were medical, 25 were fire-related and six fell into its “other” category. In June, CF/R had 54 calls for service. Thirty-two were medical, 18 were fire-related and […]
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Peace, love and glow-in-the-dark foam
This weekend’s Canal Days celebration in Cambridge City features good vibes of love, peace, foam and fellowship. While Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the festival, President Tamra Davis is quick to thank several community organizations offering complementary activities. “Without so many groups volunteering to have events, our community couldn’t have an event this […]