Wayne County Council cleaned up the county’s 2024 finances and organized itself and its finances for 2025. To begin its Jan. 2 meeting, council elected Max Smith as its president, replacing Beth Leisure, who had presided over council for three years. Smith thanked his fellow councilors for the confidence, and he thanked Leisure for her […]
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Hagerstown man honored for helping farmers
A Wayne County man has accepted a lifetime achievement award in the nation’s capital for his years of service to area farmers. Wilbert “Will” Herr of Hagerstown has received a Farm Service Agency Administrator’s Award for Service to Agriculture. It’s the highest recognition at U.S Department of Agriculture/FSA. Herr has worked for Indiana FSA for […]
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Regional planning commission hires new leader
Eastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, which serves Wayne and surrounding counties, has a new executive director. Clara Judd started her role in mid-December. She’ll aim to create opportunities for growth and future partnerships with the U.S. Economic Development Administration. According to a news release, Judd will pursue federal funding that will benefit the region EIRPC […]
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County welcomes new 4-H educator
Purdue Extension Wayne County Office welcomed its new 4-H Youth Development Educator Kendell Wolfe in November. Wolfe is a Hagerstown High School and Purdue University graduate and was previously in agriculture retail sales. She comes with Extension knowledge as she interned in Wayne County’s office while in college. Her new role combines her passions of […]
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Community center seeks new members
Greens Fork Community Center is welcoming new members, donations and facility renters in hopes of addressing its building and programming needs in the new year. In an open letter, the center’s five board members and facility manager note the nonprofit center faced several financial hardships in 2024. Some of the center’s needs include replacing the […]
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Commissioners retain same leadership
Jeff Plasterer will continue as president of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners for a third year. New District 2 commissioner Aaron Roberts nominated Plasterer to remain president during the first meeting of the year Jan. 2. Plasterer took over as president when Brad Dwenger replaced the previous president, Ken Paust, on the board beginning […]
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Town hiring public works superintendent
Cambridge City is beginning a search for a new superintendent of public works. At its Dec. 30 meeting, council passed the 2025 salary ordinance. Employees will receive a 3% raise, and an incentive for volunteer firefighters was increased. During discussion, it was noted the superintendent’s position would be open to start the year. President Jim […]
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County’s 1st 2025 birth occurs on holiday
After 41 weeks’ gestation, Waylon Cook was the first baby known to be born in Wayne County in 2025. His arrival at 5:29 a.m. Jan. 1 at Reid Health in Richmond came a week later than his expected Christmas due date, according to a news release. His mother, Madison Fry, and father, Bradyn Cook, both […]
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Several schools transitioning to delayed starts
After several inches of snow, the Whitewater Valley’s road conditions are prompting a new round of delays for Wednesday, Jan. 8, and downgraded travel advisory. Last update at 10:47 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. Travel watch Closures/delays Wednesday, Jan. 8 Schools Warming resources The Emergency Warming Center in Richmond is open in the evenings while temperatures […]
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Winter weather closures and resources
Prompted by the weekend’s snowy weather, organizations are updating their hours or announcing closures. Some warming centers are open for those without heat, and there are resources for monitoring road conditions. Do you know of a closure, school update or other important advisory related to the weather? Please email contact at westernwaynenews dot com with […]