Dr. Jennifer Bales, Wayne County’s health officer, sees benefits from extending the county’s syringe services program that expires June 30. She presented her thoughts and data about the program to the Wayne County Board of Health during its May 13 meeting. Bales said the county continues facing a intravenous drug problem and a ongoing epidemic […]
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Public meetings for May 21-28
Wednesday, May 21 Thursday, May 22 Tuesday, May 27 Wednesday, May 28 Meeting details can change with little notice, contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Community events from May 21 through June 9
Wednesday, May 21 Thursday, May 22 Friday, May 23 Saturday, May 24 Monday, May 26 Tuesday, May 27 Wednesday, May 28 May 28-June 1 Thursday, May 29 Saturday, May 31 Wednesday, June 4 Friday, June 6 June 7-8 Saturday, June 7 Sunday, June 8 Monday, June 9 Nonprofits can send events to contact@westernwaynenews.com for publication […]
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Cambridge City addressing playground graffiti
Although much of the recent damage has been removed, Cambridge City police, council and residents are upset, and they want to prevent future vandalism to Creitz Park’s new playground equipment. There are several ideas on how to help. What happened? On Sunday, May 11, Cambridge City Police Department shared pictures of graffiti on Creitz Park […]
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Son of former sergeant named CPD’s next chief
Shortly before Josh Millsaps marks his 10th anniversary of full-time employment with Centerville Police Department, he’s becoming its chief. At its May 13 meeting, town council unanimously approved Millsaps to replace retiring Chief Ed Buchholz, starting June 1. Millsaps grew up in Centerville and graduated from Centerville Senior High School in 2009. He became a […]
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Milton man sues Cambridge City, officer after arrest
A Milton resident is suing the Town of Cambridge City and one of its police officers, claiming unlawful and excessive force and a violation of his First Amendment right to free speech approximately two years ago. The civil tort was filed the evening of Friday, May 9, in Wayne County Superior Court 1, based on […]
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BPA students win nationals
Wayne County has two more national champions and 14 more top 10 finishes from Business Professionals of America’s competition. Lincoln, Centerville and Richmond students, advisers and parents traveled to BPA’s National Leadership Conference from May 7-11 in Orlando, Florida, with many bringing home medals or plaques. To balance the pressures of competition and conference, and […]
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Philanthropist’s death attributed to storms
Wayne County’s nonprofit community was stunned Sunday night to hear about the death of Debra K. Edelman, an entrepreneur who contributed significant time and money toward health care, safety, education and other causes. The 93-year-old Richmond resident died Saturday, May 17, while staying at State Dock Marina along Lake Cumberland in Jamestown, Kentucky. Tornadoes reportedly […]
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Hayes Arboretum seeks ideas via open house, survey
Through an online survey and an open house, Hayes Arboretum welcomes residents’ suggestions to plan its next 15 years. Arboretum staff are promoting an open house to gather community input for its comprehensive master plan. Participants may stop by the Nature Center between 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Area residents […]
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Boil advisory lifted after water main break
A water main break this week caused disruptions in service and low water pressure for about 1,600 customers of Indiana American Water, according to a company spokesperson. A 12-inch water main on National Road West near Salisbury Road ruptured around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14. A boil advisory was issued for households and businesses […]