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Public meetings for Oct. 29 through Nov. 6
Wednesday, Oct. 29 Thursday, Oct. 30 Monday, Nov. 3 Tuesday, Nov. 4 Wednesday, Nov. 5 Thursday, Nov. 6 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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State investigation: Principal altered employee time cards
An Indiana State Board of Accounts investigation found that for more than a year, former Lincoln High School Principal Renée Lakes altered five employees’ time cards to remove hours worked. Western Wayne Schools officials first noticed the discrepancies when a part-time employee emailed WWS Director of Human Resources Robin Hokey in November 2024 to ask […]
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RHS grad leading Civic Hall arts center
Already serving as Richmond High School’s Devilettes director, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center’s new manager is settling into her added responsibilities. In a news release, Richmond Community Schools Superintendent Curtis Wright said 2003 RHS graduate Kimberly “Kim” Shipley is an ideal fit for the role she began in late September. He noted Shipley’s passion for […]
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Investigators: Photographer worked at Dublin skating rink
Investigators seek the public’s help in identifying more alleged victims of a photographer facing federal child exploitation charges. They say he took photos at Dublin Community Club and other venues. U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced Tuesday, Oct. 28, that 22-year-old Mikell Shepard of Connersville has been charged with three counts […]
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NWS won’t buy more electric buses
Northeastern Wayne Schools hired a new assistant principal and discussed electric buses, a valedictorian wall and 2026 budgets during its Oct. 15 meeting. Administration Tracy Cox was hired as Northeastern High School’s new assistant principal. She previously worked at Union (Modoc) for about five years. Buses, budget, pay The board conducted hearings for next year’s […]
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PHOTOS: Happy Halloween
Families dressed up and had fun during Cambridge City Public Library’s Halloween-themed event. Kids had the opportunity to make spiders with pipe cleaners, ghost lollipops and other crafts at stations around the library. Millicent Martin Emery captured these photos of the event for WWN.
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Bulldogs: Time’s right for move
With a unanimous school board vote, Centerville-Abington Community Schools has committed to joining a new athletics/academic conference. After hearing Athletic Director Clay Bolser’s updates and his reasons to join the Eastern Crossroads Conference at their Wednesday, Oct. 22, meeting, board members voted 5-0 to begin the transition in 2026-27. The Bulldogs are the second Wayne […]
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N.W. 5th corridor study costs $174,000
Richmond will spend $174,000 to study North West Fifth Street and another $153,100 for design of a multiuse trail extension from the Depot District to the Cardinal Greenway. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved contracts with Avenew, an Indianapolis consulting firm, and Clark Dietz, an Indianapolis engineering firm, with 3-0 votes during […]
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Bestselling author brings new thriller to Richmond
An internationally known author who spent her teen years in Wayne County will sign copies of her latest novel, which is a thriller focused on high school students. Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau is offering a meet and greet for Jennifer Niven, a 1986 Richmond High School graduate. The gathering will take place from […]