Hoping to retain current students at risk for departure, return former students and recruit new ones from across the country, Western Wayne Schools is adding hybrid and fully online options. WWS’ board conducted a special meeting Aug. 31 to discuss that opportunity and to amend the 2026-27 calendar to add three instructional days. Two new […]
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RCS hears class-size concerns
After hearing concerns from three Richmond Community Schools teachers about the potential elimination of a policy on capping class sizes, the board agreed to keep for the time being, even though district officials said the elimination was only prompted by the need to remove outdated state language. Steven Hensley, RCS’ human resources director, said the […]
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Keystone Cooperative gifts Nettle Creek lunch debt relief
Nettle Creek Schools was among 34 corporations that received funding from Keystone Cooperative’s Propane with Purpose program. The funding aims to alleviate school lunch debt and strengthen food security for students and families. A total of $177,450 was awarded through the program, succeeding Keystone’s $150,000 goal with the help of other gifts and monetary matches […]
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New RAM exhibits highlight ‘Aura’ in ‘Black and White’
Through Sept. 26, residents can admire two new exhibits at the Richmond Art Museum from local artists. Both exhibits opened with receptions on Aug. 6 and Aug. 8, respectively. Aaron Leif Nicholson and Joe Thompson’s “Iron Aura” displays their contrasting methods — sculpture and painting — as a complementary pairing. Nicholson’s sculptures are made of […]
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Centerville loses sand, stone to flood
While noting some expensive losses for residents and the town, Centerville leaders are relieved that maintenance improvements helped minimize flooding damage. At council’s Aug. 25 work session, they also shared appreciation for town and county first responders, utility workers and others helping those affected. Several items related to the Aug. 12 flooding included: Council President […]
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Vacant industrial park land divided into 3 parcels
Available Gateway Industrial Park land will split into three parcels of 41, 22 and 13 acres. During its Aug. 20 meeting, the Wayne County Advisory Plan Commission unanimously approved the secondary plat petition from Wayne County government, which owns the industrial park land. The county commissioners authorized filing the petition during the July 22 commissioners […]
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Public hearings begin for 2027 county budgets
Wayne County residents have opportunities to comment about 2027 budgets for government, schools and libraries. Those taxing entities are required to post their estimated budgets on the state Department of Local Government Finance’s Gateway website. Access to general budget information split by fund for Wayne County’s entities is at wwn.to/budgets26. Complete line item details of […]
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Mosquito prevention stirs public concern
As the county recovers from August’s devastating flood, health officials are taking action intended to prevent widespread illness: Wayne County Health Department deployed mosquito spray last week in areas most impacted by flood waters. WCHD’s Aug. 21 social media announcement was met with public outcry as many worried that the insecticide would do more harm […]
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PHOTOS: Bard work on Elstro lawn
Cincinnati Shakespeare performed William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on Thursday, Aug. 27, on the lawn at Jack Elstro Plaza in Richmond. Richmond Shakespeare Festival sponsored the performance. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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‘We’ll take any help we can get’
A federal disaster declaration that includes Wayne County makes federal funding available for individuals and public entities that suffered flooding losses. Matthew Cain, director of the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency, told Wayne County’s commissioners during their Aug. 26 meeting that a disaster recovery center would be established. It would provide one-on-one assistance to individuals […]