Six seniors from Lincoln, Hagerstown and Richmond high schools were selected as Wayne County’s finalists for two full-tuition Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships. And, another Hagerstown student is competing for Henry County’s Lilly scholarship. Wayne County’s finalists are: The finalists were chosen from 62 applicants. Wayne County Foundation’s selection committee independently scored the applications in a […]
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‘We don’t wreck, we validate’
A Richmond business owner asked the city to take action on blighted properties. “If the City of Richmond wants to decay from within, I have to accept it. It’s heartbreaking,” Allstate Insurance Agency owner Richard Lake told the Unsafe Building Commission Oct. 12. Lake attended the meeting to share his perspective on a property at […]
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Library searches for best path forward
Annelise DeLucio thinks a safer, reimagined Morrisson-Reeves Library is worth paying additional property taxes. She told more than 75 people attending an Oct. 28 informational meeting in the Reid Center that she doesn’t mind paying taxes when the money is used appropriately, such as for MRL’s estimated $23,815,000 project that led the library to request […]
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County combats SNAP pause
Even before some Wayne County residents learned they could lose food assistance benefits in November because of the federal government shutdown, long lines of vehicles gathered for regular food pantry giveaways across the community. Now, several Wayne County organizations concerned about neighbors going hungry are banding together to boost existing social safety nets. Who uses […]
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2nd property tax payments due Nov. 10
The fall installment of property taxes are due by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 10 for Wayne County property owners who did not pay their entire bill during the spring. Payment coupons for fall were included in the spring mailing. There are a variety of ways to make payments: Call the treasurer’s office at 765-973-9238 with any […]
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Lilly Endowment’s funds fuel future renewal projects
Lilly is again giving money to improve Indiana neighborhoods, arts and culture, and Wayne County residents will benefit. Lilly Endowment Inc. is awarding $250 million in grants across the state, and the county will receive more than a $5 million share, to be spent on three residential and commercial projects by the end of 2028. […]
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City cuts 21 employees to make budget work
A 2026 city budget Richmond Mayor Ron Oler called “realistic” and “workable” before it was passed by Common Council will cost the city 21 employees. The impacted employees — a 5% reduction in workforce — were notified Friday, Oct. 31, Oler said during a news conference, and will remain with the city through Dec. 31. […]
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Dad and son perform Gershwin on 2 pianos
A father-and-son piano duo will perform several hit songs by a composer well known for collaborating musically with his brother. Ryan & Ryan return to Civic Hall Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, with a new show, “Going Gershwin.” The venue is part of Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. […]
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New HJSHS club encourages safe choices
Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High students have a new club empowering them to make positive, healthy choices. During their Oct. 15 meeting, Nettle Creek school board members approved the Students Against Destructive Decisions club. It will be open to seventh through 12th grades. The club promotes safe driving and making responsible decisions, raises awareness of risks, and […]
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‘Harder’ Centerville teacher negotiations end in contract
Labor negotiations can be charged, but handshakes and compliments were part of Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ new teacher contract approval. The school board unanimously approved the tentative agreement at its Wednesday, Oct. 22, meeting. Superintendent Mike McCoy said he appreciated another great year of negotiations, even when discussions were more difficult after funding decreases. Centerville’s enrollment […]