Despite rainy weekend weather, Hagerstown celebrated its annual Jubilee Days on July 31 and Aug. 1. Celebrations included a parade, Friday night fish fry, craft and food vendors, live music and more. Sherry Stuart captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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Fewer violators, more violations in food inspections
Only six establishments were cited for food violations as summer nears its end. Two shared a combined 15 violations, including repeat citations for no hair restraints and holes in the walls near food prep stations. Violations No Violations Cambridge City: McDonald’s Dayton: Herman Ice Cream Greens Fork: AMVETS Post No. 38 Hagerstown: American Legion No. […]
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Deadlines loom for forgivable loan up to $5M
Centerville officials have tentatively secured a forgivable loan of up to $5 million toward wastewater improvements if they can meet a key deadline. Dan Wandersee, council president, said a recent meeting with Indiana Finance Authority staff about the possibility of obtaining a State Revolving Fund loan went “extremely well.” While pleased with that development, at […]
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Free concert caps full “2nd Saturday” activities
NOTE: Since this article was published, event organizers announced that because of scheduling changes, Back 2 Mac will not perform and announced that Fleetwood 2 the Max and Victims of Love will perform instead. “Rumors” have it that Cambridge City’s Second Saturday is gearing to be one for the ages, offering a full day of […]
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Cambridge City costs climb, caution grows
Despite rising prices for supplies and services, Cambridge City town leaders are trying to keep taxpayers’ costs steady in 2027. While the new budget won’t be finalized for a few more months, council conducted a workshop on Thursday, July 29, to brainstorm 2027 priorities and analyze how January-June 2026 spending matched the current budget. Public […]
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Levi Coffin Days festival marks America250
As America’s 250th birthday continues, Fountain City will incorporate the national milestone into its annual festival. “Celebrating Freedom” is the theme for the 59th Levi Coffin Days Festival set for Sept. 19-20, honoring both America’s history and spirit of Fountain City. Fountain City Lions Club has organized the festival since 1977. This year, the club […]
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Richmond museum gifted prestigious art pieces
As part of an initiative by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, a storied state collection gifted the Richmond Art Museum two historic pieces. The artworks, part of a nearly 150-piece spread, belonged to the Historic Indianapolis Public Schools Art Collection. Originally acquired between the 1890s and 1990s, the pieces hung in former IPS […]
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Centerville tightening school budgets
While hoping for additional students this fall, Centerville-Abington Community Schools is preparing for tight budgets. While reviewing 2027 budget drafts with board members at their July 29 meeting, Superintendent Mike McCoy said leaders have worked hard to cut upcoming expenses after losing about 120 students over the past two years. CACS’ education fund is down […]
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2 businesses sue city, dairy
Two Richmond businesses are suing the City of Richmond and another local business for damages they say are caused by preventable sewer system overflows. Pizza Equipment Co., doing business as Asset Logistics Inc., and Sanjo Management, both at 1050 Progress Drive, filed a civil case July 29 in Wayne Circuit Court, describing negligent acts and/or […]
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Parasite illnesses increasing locally and statewide
Indiana’s cases of digestive distress caused by cyclosporiasis have continued to rise by about 100 per day, and local cases are increasing too. At this time, Indiana Department of Health has confirmed eight Wayne County cases of the parasite that can cause severe diarrhea and other digestive distress, fever, and other flu-like symptoms for weeks. […]