Sample offerings from eight local restaurants during Flavor of Wayne County on Oct. 11. The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce event from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond, will include appetizers, entrees, desserts and more from the Cordial Cork, Downtown Deli & Catering Co., Fricker’s, Old […]
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Candidate Q&A: Nettle Creek School Board
The Western Wayne News asked candidates in contested school board races for the Nov. 5 general election the same 10 questions. Candidates were given a month’s time to respond with a firm deadline. We share their answers, unedited from their original form. Nettle Creek (Hagerstown) School Board of Trustees District A candidates Question 1: List […]
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State temporarily condemns pumps
Law enforcement was called to a fuel station after upset customers reported damage to their vehicles from the gas they’d just purchased. Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Alan Moore said the Marathon station on U.S. 27 in Fountain City shut down its fuel pumps Wednesday, Oct. 2, because of an issue with the fuel. […]
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PHOTOS: 4th Street Fair fall fun
Fairgoers enjoyed fall festival fun at the 4th Street Fair on Oct. 5, 2024. This year’s fair featured nearly 150 vendors, with booths showcasing crafts, food, nonprofit organizations, political parties, churches, service groups and others from around the region. Local musical talent also entertained fairgoers. View photos taken by Chris Hardie below.
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Trick or treat! Townwide times
Find out when trick-or-treaters will be going door-to-door in area towns. Thursday, Oct. 31 Saturday, Nov. 2
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Plastics fire cause ‘undetermined’
Nearly 18 months after Richmond’s April 2023 plastics fire, which led to evacuations and school closures, its cause has been deemed “undetermined.” Indiana Department of Homeland Security officials told Western Wayne News on Oct. 4 that the decision was reached after a lengthy investigation and in partnership with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives […]
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Gov.: Provide input to state
“When you see a problem, solve it.” That’s the advice Gov. Eric Holcomb gave local leaders Oct. 3 to conclude a fireside chat outside Reid Health’s Lingle Hall. The state, Holcomb said, relies on innovative people in all 92 counties, people who own businesses and are connected to their communities to grow, to improve and […]
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New assisted-living facility plans move forward
A Louisville, Kentucky, company wants to construct a four-story assisted-living facility on more than 6 acres along Chester Boulevard. Richmond Advisory Plan Commission members heard during their Sept. 25 meeting a rezoning petition that would permit that construction. Members voted 7-0 to recommend Richmond Common Council approve the request to rezone 1901 Chester Blvd. from […]
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Dublin plans hearing on water bill increases
Dublin residents can share their thoughts about a proposed increase in water rates and charges during a public hearing. The hearing is part of the 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, council meeting at town hall, 2250 E. Cumberland St. Monthly consumption rates could increase from $5.02 to $5.91 for the first 10,000 gallons. The minimum […]
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Superintendent: Why wait for tragedy?
Aiming to prevent a tragedy, Northeastern Wayne Schools’ leader is pleading with state officials for help after a serious accident near the entrance for most of its students. Superintendent Matthew Hicks said the high-speed two-vehicle accident on Sept. 12 at U.S. 27 and Wallace Road led to someone taking an ambulance ride, and it was […]