Because of multiple COVID-19 positive students, specifically from the same classrooms, Northeastern Middle School and High School will operate virtually from Oct. 29 through Nov. 11, returning on Nov. 12. Northeastern families who are directly impacted by the ill students have been contacted by Wayne County Health Department. The switch to virtual learning was announced […]
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Wayne County Spirit Award: Heart display spreads cheer
When face mask requirements took effect in long-term care facilities, Amanda Marquis said the usually friendly atmosphere at The Leland Legacy changed, because residents and staff couldn’t see each other smile or talk. Staff soon found several ways to bring joy to residents, and even spread that joy to the community, earning a Spirit Award […]
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Teen shot in leg on Richmond’s far-east side
Richmond police responded to a report of a shooting early Tuesday morning (Oct. 27) on the city’s far-east side. At approximately 1:37 a.m., third-shift patrol officers responded to a shooting call in the 1600 block of Pheasant Run in Richmond. Pheasant Run is in the Hunters Pointe subdivision. The victim, Gabriel Vannote, 19, of Richmond, […]
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Quarantines prompt Nettle Creek schools to alter learning, extra-curricular plans for 2 weeks
Concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19 have led Nettle Creek schools to adjust its academic and extra-curricular schedules for the next two weeks. Hagerstown Elementary and Hagerstown Junior-Senior High students will have an eLearning day on Monday, Oct. 26. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, junior-senior high school students will completely switch to virtual learning for two […]
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9:00PM Friday
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 501 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA FAYETTE IN UNION IN WAYNE IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA FRANKLIN IN IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 20 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO DELAWARE FAYETTE […]
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Restaurant owners urge community to take COVID precautions so they can stay in business
County, city limit gatherings to 75 people Local restaurant owners are among those urging Wayne County residents to wear masks, social distance, and wash their hands so that they don’t go out of business and kids don’t have lifelong health problems. During a press conference aired on WCTV on Thursday, Oct. 22, local business and […]
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Wayne County issues new directives to schools while COVID cases rising
At its Thursday, Oct. 22 meeting, Wayne County Health Board issued a new list of directives to schools, many of which are related to sporting events, because of moderate to high community spread of the COVID-19 virus. Restrictions including limiting the number of students to those athletes who will compete; eliminating cheerleading, bands or other […]
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Local COVID deaths surge to 27; officials consider next steps to slow virus spread
Wayne County and Richmond officials are considering some steps to try to reduce future cases of COVID-19 as the numbers of deaths and sick people surge. A press conference is planned for Thursday afternoon with city and county leaders to announce what they believe should be done to prevent more illness and deaths. As of […]
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Northeastern School Board Candidates
Western Wayne News is contacting local candidates seeking election this fall in contested races to request they answer a questionnaire (all candidates for the same office receive the same questions). They were asked the following questions: 1. Please define the role of a school board member, from your perspective. 2. How do you feel your […]
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Richmond School Board Candidates
Western Wayne News is contacting local candidates seeking election this fall in contested races to request they answer a questionnaire (all candidates for the same office receive the same questions). They were asked the following questions: 1. Please define the role of a school board member, from your perspective. 2. How do you feel your […]