Students from Hagerstown, Northeastern and Richmond schools qualified for Indiana’s civics bee after showcasing their knowledge and leadership ideas close to home. Twenty middle school students and two alternates were selected to participate in Wayne County’s contest, which took place April 25 at Indiana University East in Richmond. Taytem Rivera, a student at Richmond Community […]
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Public meetings for May 7 through May 15
Wednesday, May 7 Thursday, May 8 Monday, May 12 Tuesday, May 13 Wednesday, May 14 Thursday, May 15 Meeting details can change with little notice, contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Chefs raise $15K for Little League
Nettle Creek Lions Club’s Plate to Palate event collected $15,522.60 for Hagerstown Little League’s softball and baseball programs. On April 28, club president Robin Nugent and treasurer Brittany Ritter presented a check to the Little League board. Hagerstown-area residents act as chefs for the evening at the annual fundraiser, and guests vote on their favorite dishes […]
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Surplus produce will feed those in need
As coordinator of Richmond Farmers Market, Hannah Snoddy has watched vendors haul away unsold produce every time the market closed, and Snoddy knew Wayne County families could use that nutritious food. Many families struggle with food insecurity, not knowing where they’ll get their next meal, especially a healthy one. According to a Gleaners Food Bank […]
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WWN receives journalism, photography awards
Western Wayne News reporting and photography was recognized at the Best in Indiana Journalism awards ceremony on Friday, May 2. WWN photographer Joshua Smith received awards for his news and features photography appearing in various issues of the Western Wayne News throughout 2024. WWN reporters Mike Emery, Millicent Martin Emery, Chris Hardie, Dan Harney and […]
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Youth organization will organize Athena awards
Girls Inc. of Wayne County has begun coordinating Wayne County’s Athena Leadership Awards. Wayne Bank and Indiana University East began jointly hosting the recognition program since 2014. In a news release, bank and university officials say they’ll remain strong advocates for the awards’ continued success and will serve as 2025 title sponsors. The Athena program […]
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Initial designs for library rooms to be shown
Morrisson-Reeves Library is offering its third community forum to unveil further developed plans that offer “a real sense of the building’s exciting new look and feel.” The identical library building masterplan community forums will be from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, and 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 10, at 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Those attending […]
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Ahaus receives grant for expansion
A Richmond manufacturer received funds toward its expansion, and incentives for builders to add $26 million in subdivision homes have taken another step forward. Grant At its April 23 meeting, Economic Development of Wayne County unanimously approved a $32,500 Economic Development Income Tax grant for Ahaus Tool & Engineering. Ahaus is adding a building on […]
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Town cheers 5 top citizens
Five individuals who’ve impacted Centerville’s law enforcement, education, medicine and business services were honored during Centerville Lions Club’s 36th annual awards dinner on Monday, April 14. More than 60 participated in standing ovations as Outstanding Citizen plaques were presented to Dr. Wm. David Rheuble, who operated an urgent care facility for many years; Dr. Vicki […]
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Pershing car show adding vendors
Vendors are being recruited through May 20 for a growing event in Pershing. Pershing’s annual car show on June 8 is being renamed as the Pershing Days Festival and Car Show. Setup begins at 8 a.m., with the show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors can remain until 5 p.m. Live music is planned after the […]