Tireless effort brought Wayne County to this point of the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program. A rigorous application process earned the county a place in the third HELP cohort. More than 900 people provided input about what their communities need, and about 100 people served on committees identifying and prioritizing projects for the best uses of […]
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Hagerstown set to hire building commissioner
A new building commissioner for Hagerstown will be in place within a month, if all goes according to plan. For five months, the Town Council has been looking to replace Bob Bullock when he retires. It appears that the lone applicant for the job, Terry Ford, will be hired by the council Oct. 2. The […]
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New RSO music director makes debut
An upcoming concert celebrates great friends and great music. One of those new friends is Maestro Andrés Lopera, who is getting acquainted with area residents while starting his new role with Richmond Symphony Orchestra. “We couldn’t be more excited for Andres’ debut as the conductor and music director,” said Leslie Bolser, the orchestra’s new board […]
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Photos: 200th birthday bash honors Gov. Morton
Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau saluted one of Centerville’s all-time most famous residents Saturday during his 200th birthday bash at Centerville United Methodist Church. Author and history professor Dr. A. James Fuller spoke about Indiana Gov. Oliver P. Morton Sept. 9. Western Wayne News photographer Joshua Smith was there and shared this gallery.
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Teachers’ union accuses RCS of unfair labor practices
Richmond Education Association leaders have filed two complaints alleging unfair labor practices against Richmond Community Schools and say they “are under attack from the administration.” They also have expressed concerns about RCS’ recommendation to cancel the teaching contract of the association’s president, who has taught for many years in the district. In a Sept. 6 […]
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Photos: Canal Days
Cambridge City’s annual Canal Days festival took place Sept. 9 and 10. Vendors sold handmade items, food and more as crowds circulated past booths to celebrate “a walk through time.” This photo gallery captures some of the experience: Photos by Joshua Smith
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Local artists join global jewelry makeover project
Residents are invited to donate unwanted jewelry for a makeover project through Sept. 12. Earlham College’s Art, Metals and 3D Fabrication Department is collaborating with artists from across the Midwest as part of a growing initiative to transform old jewelry into new, sustainably sourced pieces. Radical Jewelry Makeover is an initiative by the nonprofit Ethical […]
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Richmond taps alternative sources to fund budget
Richmond plans to use more than a million dollars in redevelopment, opioid settlement and American Rescue Plan Act dollars to fund its 2024 budget. On Aug. 28 and 29, Richmond Common Council members received proposed budget reports from Mayor Dave Snow, Controller Emily Palmer and the city’s department heads. Snow said the budget proposal is […]
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Longtime coach, Santa named grand marshal
Cambridge City’s 2023 Canal Days grand marshal has inspired Western Wayne youth for more than 40 years. In 1975, Bill Tyler responded to a knock on the door from a Milton group asking him to coach. That led to coaching football, basketball, wrestling and softball for Lincoln, Hagerstown, Tri High and Earlham College. He is […]
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Party planned for legendary leader’s 200th birthday
Local historians say it’s time to eat free cake and celebrate the 200th birthday of a Hoosier credited with helping save the Union during the Civil War. Wayne County Tourism is organizing a celebration at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Centerville United Methodist Church to recognize the life and contributions of Oliver Perry Morton. […]