Developer Doug Tharp hopes Reid Health doctors will find two duplexes along U.S. 27 in the Fair Acres addition attractive places to live. Despite neighbor concerns about putting new rentals in the addition, Richmond’s Board of Zoning Appeals granted Tharp two variances Jan. 14 that remove zoning obstacles for the duplexes. A variance of use […]
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Centerville schools: Y-Care transition positive
Richmond Family YMCA’s January takeover of Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ latchkey program has gone smoothly, school officials say. CACS previously ran its own morning and afternoon program called CARES. Those employees could apply to work for Y-Care, which now supervises kids in Centerville elementaries. All of Centerville’s current Y-Care staff are former CARES employees or were […]
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WWS expanding preschool for early recruitment
Western Wayne Schools is planning to expand its preschool and offer an open house to show off its new renovation. School officials hope both efforts will help recruit more children to attend WWS. During its Jan. 14 school board and board of finance meeting, Superintendent Kelly Plank noted that retaining and increasing enrollment is important […]
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EDC returning 55K to Consolidated EDIT fund
Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County is returning unspent 2025 funds back to Wayne County. At its Jan. 12 meeting, the board voted to return $55,286.89 to the Consolidated Economic Development Income Tax fund. New members Two new board members, Jason Troutwine and Brenda McLane, were welcomed as they start three-year terms. Richmond Mayor Ron […]
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Centerville council approves drone purchase
Preparing to search for a missing child, endangered adult or a fugitive if the need arises, Centerville Police Department received permission to purchase a drone. Police Chief Josh Millsaps told council at its Jan. 13 meeting that the drone and related supplies would be “beneficial to the town and the people we serve.” The $11,350 […]
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Flu mutates with ill effect
A mutated flu strain threatens to cause back-to-back severe flu seasons, according to Wayne County’s health officer. During the Wayne County Board of Health’s Jan. 13 meeting, Dr. Jennifer Bales discussed the current “very high” incidence of flu-like illnesses. She said the county is experiencing the first peak of the flu season, with a second […]
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Water boil alert affects Cambridge City schools
Because of a water main break, Cambridge City has issued a 36-hour water boil advisory for town residents who experienced low or lost water pressure on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and who live east of the river. Those in the affected area should bring all water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or food preparation to a […]
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Community events from Jan. 21-31
Wednesday, Jan. 21 Thursday, Jan. 22 Jan. 22-24 Friday, Jan. 23 Saturday, Jan. 24 Monday, Jan. 26 Tuesday, Jan. 27 Wednesday, Jan. 28 Jan. 29-31 Thursday, Jan. 29 Friday, Jan. 30 Saturday, Jan. 31 Nonprofits can send events to contact@westernwaynenews.com for publication consideration. Please send events at least two weeks in advance.
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Public meetings for Jan. 21-29
Wednesday, Jan. 21 Thursday, Jan. 22 Monday, Jan. 26 Tuesday, Jan. 27 Wednesday, Jan. 28 Thursday, Jan. 29 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda. Updated January 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. to correct the start time of the Jan. 26 Jefferson Township Advisory Board […]
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City still places dogs in New Castle
Richmond this year will continue paying the Henry County Humane Society more than $40,000 to accept stray and seized animals. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved the 2026 contract during its Jan. 15 meeting. According to the contract, Richmond will pay $41,200 for placing up to 400 animals at the New […]