Vacancies for three elected officials who resigned in recent weeks are in the process of being filled in Economy and Centerville. Wayne County Republican Party Chair Gary Saunders is filling the two town council seats previously held by Jim Lewis and Michelle Bunger. Their resignations were effective at the end of December. Because Economy only […]
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10th Meltdown ice festival begins Jan. 24
A warmhearted committee of volunteers started an event in 2014 to help crack Wayne County’s winter doldrums. That event, the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival, has continued to grow and offer new activities for all ages while keeping general admission free. It’s now time for the festival to return next week for its 10th year. Activities […]
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John’s Custom Framing closing after nearly 60 years
Retiring couple says “it’s been a good life downtown” John Gephart is finishing his final projects in the next few weeks after nearly 60 years of custom framing treasured items, and selling wall décor and arts and craft supplies. Gephart’s store in downtown Richmond, John’s Custom Framing, is closing no later than the end of […]
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Dublin Dollar General groundbreaking ‘in the coming weeks’
Retailer finalizing plans for store along U.S. 40 A national retailer has confirmed its plans to build a store at Dublin’s western edge. In response to an inquiry from Western Wayne News late last week, Dollar General Corp. public relations officials said in a statement that they are “currently finalizing our due diligence phase for […]
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Snarls before smiles: Construction inconveniences will lead to wider I-70
State’s Revive I-70 project to begin during late 2024 in Wayne County The Indiana Department of Transportation envisions six lanes of free-flowing Interstate 70 traffic between the Ohio state line and Indianapolis. That vision, called Revive I-70, is still years away, but Wayne County construction should begin in late 2024. Starting at the state line, […]
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Speaker: Good news can overcome prejudice
Pastor says Martin Luther King Jr. shared spirit of a disciple The Christian Bible’s story of the apostles Philip and Nathaneal is a lesson about overcoming prejudice born of ignorance, according to the speaker at a Sunday service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In his remarks, the Rev. Martel Winburn Sr. said Dr. King […]
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Preservation Commission to decide fate of 4 old houses in Depot District
Demolition would clear way for 26,000-square-foot new building Bob Johnson will return to Richmond’s Historic Preservation Commission with updated drawings of a new, three-story mixed-use building. When he does, likely during the Feb. 13 meeting, commission members must choose between that new building and four vacant houses in varying states of neglect and disrepair. Johnson […]
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Challenges filed against 4 of 6 mayor hopefuls
2 announce plans to run as independent Six candidates have filed paperwork so far to become Richmond’s mayor, but four of those candidates are being challenged. Wayne County Republican Party Chair Gary Saunders has filed a challenge regarding the ability of David Carpenter, David Flannery, Kevin Fox and Shawn O’Conner to run for mayor as […]
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Centerville councilor resigns
GOP will seek candidates for vacancy Centerville’s council is starting 2023 one member short. On Sunday, James Bullen submitted a resignation letter to town officials that he also shared with Western Wayne News. The letter reads: I have served on city council for Centerville Indiana for over four years. It’s been a great honor to represent my […]
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Group moves toward establishing warming centers
Goal is to have something for this year, then plan for future needs A new plan for warming shelters and a program for operating them may be in place by the end of January. Almost 50 people in a Jan. 3 meeting agreed to have a plan in place for warming centers for homeless people and others […]