In about 19 minutes, Centerville’s council spent about $905,000 and celebrated receiving a $1.1 million grant. Some of those expenses, which included a street sweeper, bucket truck and fire station roof, had been discussed previously. Council’s work session took place Tuesday, Sept. 24. Electrical grant Centerville received $1.1 million from Department of Energy to upgrade equipment […]
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Judges’ perspective: Teetor’s the winner
A mural honoring inventor Ralph Teetor won a Fort Wayne artist top prize in the Wayne County Murals Program’s competition, according to a news release. Chris Catalogna won $10,000 for the mural on The Boot Box, 60 W. Main St., Hagerstown. Judges liked how the mural fit the long building and said “the depiction of […]
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PHOTOS: Tacos tantalize taste-testers
Celebrity chef Fernanda Tapia provided a cooking demonstration for families Thursday, Sept. 26, at Jack Elstro Plaza, providing tacos to taste. The evening also included games and learning activities. The Boston-based Tapia won Food Network’s “Chopped” in 2019, finished second during a champions competition and appeared on “Beat Bobby Flay.” Richmond Community Schools and its […]
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Hear from 3 districts’ school board candidates
Whitewater Community Television is offering four IN Focus candidate forums in October that allow residents to submit questions and hear from local candidates in November’s election. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is providing hosts for the programs, and Western Wayne News also serves as a partner for the televised 6 p.m. Thursday discussions. The […]
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RCS: Collegiate baseball team can rent McBride
Collegiate baseball is returning to Richmond next summer. During its Sept. 25 school board meeting, Richmond Community Schools’ board voted to enter into a three-year lease agreement for Northwoods League, Inc. to use McBride Stadium for a collegiate baseball team in 2025. The league has options to renew the lease for two additional five-year terms. […]
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Hurricane Helene’s havoc
Hurricane Helene made her presence felt Sept. 27 in Wayne County. As Helene made landfall along the Gulf Coast, the storm system’s outer bands brought heavy rain and strong winds to Indiana, causing power outages throughout Wayne County. Tony Foster II, Richmond Power & Light’s general manager and CEO, said Friday night’s storm caused “extensive […]
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Jury finds former teacher not guilty of misconduct
A former Hagerstown teacher and coach was acquitted last week of a sexual misconduct with a minor charge. William T. Drake, 73, was charged in July 2019 with the Level 5 felony count. A conviction would have carried a sentencing range of one to six years. His trial began Sept. 23 in Wayne County Superior […]
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RCS delaying school Monday, planning low-tech lessons
Richmond Community Schools’ student and staff information was breached in an online attack, and instruction will be delayed two hours on Monday as employees work on tech issues and prepare low-tech lessons. The RCS network was targeted on Friday, Sept. 27, and information housed in a tool it uses, PowerSchool, was breached. Bridget Hazelbaker, director […]
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PHOTOS: Homecoming happiness
All six county schools crowned their Homecoming royalty for 2024 in September. Learn more about the celebrations and view photos below. Centerville Centerville’s Senior Homecoming Court included Makenna Hartman, Timmy Wright, Paytyn Elsrod, Jacob Vredeveld, Michelle Martin, Jack Sewell, Queen Olivia Van Winkle and King Aiden Hoelscher. The queen and king were crowned during the […]
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Contractors chosen to complete fairgrounds projects
Upgrades continue at the Wayne County Fairgrounds to entice more rentals for the facilities. During their Sept. 18 meeting, Wayne County’s commissioners awarded bids to two contractors for First Bank Kuhlman Center projects. RoofLynx of Charlestown bid $75,000 to replace the roof, and Whisenhunt Construction of Richmond bid $97,500 to update the ceiling and lighting […]