Wayne County 4-H is celebrating 46 graduating seniors, many of whom have participated with the organization for 10 years. According to the biographies submitted to 4-H officials, some graduates plan to study agriculture-related majors, while other members plan to attend trade school or begin careers such as machining. Some of those occupational opportunities are in […]
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Athena winners surprised
A retired teacher who avidly volunteers, a hospital marketer, a student robotics captain and a 55-year advocate of a youth organization are among this year’s honorees at a re-imagined event. Girls Inc. of Wayne County, Wayne Bank and IU East have announced the 2025 recipients of the Athena Leadership Awards and Girls Inc. honors. This […]
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Fireworks shows light up calendar
About a dozen area fireworks shows are planned before and after Independence Day. Last updated June 29, 2025. Friday, June 27 Saturday, June 28 Friday, July 4 Saturday, July 5 July 12 July 19
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Queen’s 4-H Fair reign begins
Josephine Daniel of Centerville was crowned Wayne County 4-H Fair queen June 14 during a competition at Centerville Senior High School’s auditorium. Daniel won the honor over five other queen candidates who were judged on their public speaking, ability to converse, poise and personality. Havanna Harris of Richmond was named first alternate, and Josie Retz […]
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PHOTOS: Time to ‘goat’ to fair
Lemon shake-ups, prize animals cooling off in the shade and face painting were just some of the familiar scenes found on the opening day of the 2025 Wayne County 4-H Fair on Saturday, June 21. The weeklong event runs through Saturday, June 28, at the fairgrounds in Richmond. Chris Hardie captured these photos of the […]
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PHOTOS: Library festival’s a mess of fun
Families had the opportunity to get dirty and spend quality time together at the Messy Festival on Saturday, June 14, at Morrisson-Reeves Library in Richmond. Children played with bubbles and shaving cream during the festival, making a mess and having so much fun. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.
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Centerville promotes officer, welcomes another
Centerville council approved police personnel updates and could soon approve new maps for elections reflecting the town’s population changes. And, after a logistics delay, the library can rent the former town hall. Police New Police Chief Josh Millsaps announced the promotion of Andrew Jordan to sergeant. Millsaps said Jordan has a wealth of experience in […]
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Greens Fork business receives zoning variance
A Greens Fork man whose business tears down old houses and barns received permission to store the reusable lumber at his residence. The Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals approved Amos King’s variance of use request to operate the wholesale construction salvage business at 3699 N. Mineral Springs Road, which is zoned agricultural. King has […]
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Gas station receives 5 variances from Richmond’s BZA
A new gas station and convenience store on U.S. 35 north of the Interstate 70 interchange will have two pole signs so I-70 motorists will more easily see where the business is located. Permitting two signs was one of five variances of development standards Richmond’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved June 11 for the planned […]
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District would protect historic structures downtown
Richmond’s Historic Preservation Commission voted June 9 to initiate the process of forming a downtown conservation district to protect important architecture and historic structures. All six members attending voted in favor of the motion, setting the district’s proposed boundaries as the Whitewater Gorge to 13th Street from North A Street to South A Street. Both […]