A Wayne County family is spreading the news that their son will be featured in a New York City video display. Luca Sanchez, 3, of Richmond will appear onscreen in Times Square on Saturday, Sept. 12, during National Down Syndrome Society’s annual video presentation. During the one-hour video, more than 500 photographs will feature kids, teens and adults […]
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Couple’s foundation will give millions
Although a Richmond couple generously gave millions of dollars during their lifetime, tens of millions of additional dollars now await distribution over time from their foundation. The Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation Inc. is making an added splash in local philanthropy, continuing the legacy of the active entrepreneurial couple who were married 64 years. Leaders […]
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Taxpayers to cover library’s loan debt
Over the next six years, Jefferson Township taxpayers will pay off a loan that replaced the Hagerstown Jefferson Township Public Library’s roof. During its Sept. 2 meeting, Wayne County council approved 4-2 the library issuing a six-year bond for up to $230,000 that will repay about $150,000 remaining on the $160,000 loan used for the […]
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3 recognized at Chamber Improvement Awards
The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Community Improvement Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The annual ceremony highlights the people and places investing in the county’s future. Themed “Blueprints for Success: Celebrating the Visionaries Who Are Designing the Future of Wayne County,” the WCACC selected projects completed between July 2025 and June 2026. […]
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Wayne County Chamber receives $25K for internships
The Stamm Koechlein Foundation gifted Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Excellence $25,000. The funding will support the Student Future Success program by enabling nonprofit organizations to provide paid internships to high school students. WWN reported Aug. 26 that some interns’ plans have been delayed due to new state law HEA 1098, requiring […]
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Water restoration cost reaches $245K
Flood response costs are adding up for Cambridge City’s utilities. At a special Thursday, Sept. 3 meeting, council agreed to pay $245,675 for emergency water service restoration. Those repairs and equipment are just the beginning of expected expenses involved in fixing the town’s water system for the longer term. Of that amount, work already performed […]
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WWS starts hybrid, virtual academies
Hoping to retain current students at risk for departure, return former students and recruit new ones from across the country, Western Wayne Schools is adding hybrid and fully online options. WWS’ board conducted a special meeting Aug. 31 to discuss that opportunity and to amend the 2026-27 calendar to add three instructional days. Two new […]
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RCS hears class-size concerns
After hearing concerns from three Richmond Community Schools teachers about the potential elimination of a policy on capping class sizes, the board agreed to keep for the time being, even though district officials said the elimination was only prompted by the need to remove outdated state language. Steven Hensley, RCS’ human resources director, said the […]
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Keystone Cooperative gifts Nettle Creek lunch debt relief
Nettle Creek Schools was among 34 corporations that received funding from Keystone Cooperative’s Propane with Purpose program. The funding aims to alleviate school lunch debt and strengthen food security for students and families. A total of $177,450 was awarded through the program, succeeding Keystone’s $150,000 goal with the help of other gifts and monetary matches […]
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New RAM exhibits highlight ‘Aura’ in ‘Black and White’
Through Sept. 26, residents can admire two new exhibits at the Richmond Art Museum from local artists. Both exhibits opened with receptions on Aug. 6 and Aug. 8, respectively. Aaron Leif Nicholson and Joe Thompson’s “Iron Aura” displays their contrasting methods — sculpture and painting — as a complementary pairing. Nicholson’s sculptures are made of […]