Western Wayne News reporting and photography was recognized at the Best in Indiana Journalism awards ceremony on Friday, May 2. WWN photographer Joshua Smith received awards for his news and features photography appearing in various issues of the Western Wayne News throughout 2024. WWN reporters Mike Emery, Millicent Martin Emery, Chris Hardie, Dan Harney and […]
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Youth organization will organize Athena awards
Girls Inc. of Wayne County has begun coordinating Wayne County’s Athena Leadership Awards. Wayne Bank and Indiana University East began jointly hosting the recognition program since 2014. In a news release, bank and university officials say they’ll remain strong advocates for the awards’ continued success and will serve as 2025 title sponsors. The Athena program […]
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Initial designs for library rooms to be shown
Morrisson-Reeves Library is offering its third community forum to unveil further developed plans that offer “a real sense of the building’s exciting new look and feel.” The identical library building masterplan community forums will be from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, and 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 10, at 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Those attending […]
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Ahaus receives grant for expansion
A Richmond manufacturer received funds toward its expansion, and incentives for builders to add $26 million in subdivision homes have taken another step forward. Grant At its April 23 meeting, Economic Development of Wayne County unanimously approved a $32,500 Economic Development Income Tax grant for Ahaus Tool & Engineering. Ahaus is adding a building on […]
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Town cheers 5 top citizens
Five individuals who’ve impacted Centerville’s law enforcement, education, medicine and business services were honored during Centerville Lions Club’s 36th annual awards dinner on Monday, April 14. More than 60 participated in standing ovations as Outstanding Citizen plaques were presented to Dr. Wm. David Rheuble, who operated an urgent care facility for many years; Dr. Vicki […]
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Pershing car show adding vendors
Vendors are being recruited through May 20 for a growing event in Pershing. Pershing’s annual car show on June 8 is being renamed as the Pershing Days Festival and Car Show. Setup begins at 8 a.m., with the show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors can remain until 5 p.m. Live music is planned after the […]
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Centerville schools finalize 2026-27 calendar
Centerville-Abington Community Schools is already setting its 2026-2027 calendar, but must deal with some technology and financial challenges in the meantime. Calendar After Centerville Education Association reviewed and approved the 2026-27 school year calendar, it was the school board’s turn to discuss the updates at its April 23 meeting. They unanimously approved it. Students’ first […]
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New hotel’s height OK’d for 4 stories
Richmond’s highway commercial zoning limits buildings’ heights to 40 feet, and that’s not enough for a four-story hotel. Needing more than 17 extra feet, Ani Lodging LLC requested a 60-foot maximum for its planned TownePlace Suites by Marriott on West Eaton Pike, as reported in the April 16 WWN. The Richmond Board of Zoning appeals […]
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Rodent droppings again found at restaurant
Inspectors discovered 11 critical and 18 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations include the ongoing presence of rodents (read an update on this violation here), unsanitary employee practices, dirty equipment, equipment requiring repair and improper food temperatures. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to […]
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WWS superintendent search will cast wide net
Western Wayne Schools’ board members are moving forward with the search for a new superintendent, with hopes of selecting a candidate by July 1. Steve Horton, Indiana School Boards Association’s director of board services, met with WWS’ four board members during a special public meeting on Monday, April 21, to discuss the process. He said […]