Wayne County’s commissioners are reviewing a preliminary contract with HELP the Animals for the Richmond shelter to accept the county’s stray and abused animals. Ron Cross, the county attorney, presented the draft during commissioners’ Jan. 3 meeting. It calls for the county to pay $4,000 a month to cover a $200-per-animal cost. The sides would […]
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Telling Teetor’s tale
After spending most of the past two years doing research, recruiting actors for his script and making video, Jack Teetor returned to Hagerstown on Dec. 15, entering the home stretch of his effort to give his uncle’s life story national exposure. Teetor’s uncle was the late Ralph R. Teetor, part of the family who led […]
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Council elects new leaders
Its newest member will lead the Hagerstown Town Council, after the former president and president pro tem decided against staying in those positions. The council unanimously elected Allan Bullock president and Fred Dill as president pro tem on Jan. 2. They replace Becky Diercks as president and Brian Longbons, pro tem. Diercks said she had […]
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Forum to focus on school equity policy
Those living in Richmond Community Schools’ boundaries are being asked to learn more about ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for the district’s students. A public forum, called “Why Richmond Community Schools Needs an Equity Policy,” will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Members of Richmond […]
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Another vehicle damages Americana Pizza
A semi crashing into Americana Pizza last April led to extensive renovations that closed the Centerville eatery for nearly eight months. Then, less than three weeks after Americana’s Dec. 11 reopening, another vehicle collided with the west side of the pizzeria and caused damage. That wreck took place at about 12:07 p.m. Dec. 30, despite […]
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New Milton council member resigns
Newly elected town council member Larry Harris has resigned his position, after being sworn in during the Dec. 12 meeting. Wayne County Clerk Debbie Berry confirmed receiving a letter of resignation from Harris on Dec. 30. Harris told the WWN he gave the matter a lot of thought before making the decision based on his […]
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Enjoying the first snow
Residents came out to Glen Miller Park in Richmond on Saturday, Jan. 6 to enjoy the season’s first substantial snowfall. Whether on an inner tube, a plastic sled or just romping around on foot, the tumbling and sliding brought smiles and laughter. Only a few flurries are expected for the rest of this weekend, but […]
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Developing downtown
Commissioner Brad Dwenger spoke with downtown Richmond business owners, and what he heard convinced him to vote against funding for a downtown apartment project. Dwenger said during the Dec. 20 commissioners meeting that those business owners do not support the $36 million project at the former Elder-Beerman site. Commissioners did pass 2-1 the $2 million […]
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County auditor will collect Cambridge stormwater fees
Wayne County will collect Cambridge City stormwater fees with property tax payments beginning in 2024. The county previously collected the fees for one year, then stopped for several years during which the town did not receive fee payments. After realizing last year the assessments had not been collected, Cambridge City requested the county reinstate the […]
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Cambridge OKs employee pay, $5K donation
Cambridge City’s town council quickly conducted a special year-end meeting to finalize employee pay and benefits for 2024, accept a $5,000 donation and transfer some funds. As discussed during the fall budgeting process, salaried employees will receive a 3% raise next year, and pay was adjusted for hourly employees as well. Richard Roberts, the town’s […]