Wayne County 4-H Fair blends country and city residents together for a week of fun, food and optimism about the future. Fairgoers can see students’ dedication and creativity in projects ranging from cake decoration to cattle. It also includes fireworks, country music, Safari Sam and Oscar the Ostrich, puppets, rides, model trains, and track events. […]
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Dusty ceiling, vents found during eatery inspection
Inspectors reported one item found out of compliance during routine inspections of food establishments. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces previous health department terminology of critical and noncritical violations; Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. The violation includes dust […]
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Dog playgroup seminar scheduled June 19
A seminar geared toward volunteers and professionals interested in animal welfare is scheduled 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 19 at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Dogs Playing for Life will conduct the seminar on behalf of HELP the Animals, a Richmond no-kill shelter, according to a news release. Anyone is welcome to […]
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Candidate touts unity among agencies
Kyle Weatherly observes a rocky relationship among Wayne County law enforcement agencies, something he wants to change as the county’s elected sheriff. “I want to bring unity to all law enforcement agencies and really start doing what I think is the best for the community,” said Weatherly, who currently leads one of those agencies, the […]
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City serves ‘greater good,’ pays WCTV
Richmond will increase its contributions to Whitewater Community Television this year. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved a resolution June 12 boosting the city’s contribution from Comcast franchise fees it receives from 40% to 65% this year, retroactive to Jan. 1. The resolution was drawn after Richmond Common Council unanimously voted its […]
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Lincoln hires 18 coaches
During its June 11 meeting, Western Wayne Schools approved several coaches for 2025-2026. They are:
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Residents protest authoritarian policies
Over 500 area residents gathered in Elstro Plaza in Richmond on Saturday, June 14, for a “No Kings” rally. The event was part of a nationwide series of protests held the same day, expressing concern about the Trump administration’s policies and actions that participants say are authoritarian and harmful to democracy. Organized by the nonpartisan […]
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WWS hires temporary superintendent
Western Wayne Schools has hired a returning interim superintendent and a new assistant principal, and is again looking for a new school board member. Superintendent search During its June 11 meeting, WWS’ board voted 3-0 to approve a contract with Alice Johnson to oversee the district between leaders. Members Kris Bex and Phil Pflum were […]
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Townsend center plans annual awards
Townsend Community Center Inc. plans to honor several “unassuming, humble, dedicated and compassionate” servant leaders on Saturday, June 21. The organization is offering its “Past, Present and Future” annual honors and awards dinner that recognizes community dedication. Social time and charcuterie will be available at 6 p.m. at Elks Country Club, 2100 U.S. 27 S., […]
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City’s council votes support for WCTV
Richmond Common Council members expressed their support for Whitewater Community Television during their June 2 meeting. An 8-0 vote passed a two-pronged motion to use WCTV for live-streaming city meetings and storing the meeting videos and to increase its financial contributions to WCTV. Council member Jerry Purcell stressed “how important it is that we have […]