Officials are updating flood relief information and resources constantly. Here are resources, hours and reopenings as of Aug. 31. Volunteering, donation options Businesses State updates Send updates to contact@westernwaynenews.com for publication consideration. FEMA staff coming to Wayne County Residents of Wayne, Fayette, Henry, Randolph and Union counties who experienced damage or losses from August flooding […]
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New prosecutor takes oath
Judge Gregory Horn congratulates Ashley Green after swearing her in as Wayne County’s prosecutor Aug. 28. About 90 people attended the ceremony in the magistrate’s courtroom on the first floor of the courthouse. Green took office Sept. 2, replacing Mike Shipman, who chose not to run for reelection this year. Green released the following statement […]
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2 concerts accepting donations for flood relief
A Friday night benefit concert will help Cambridge City-area businesses recovering from flood damage. Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce and Kicks 96 are organizing the Canal Came A-Roaring event. Residents are invited to shop and visit with local businesses beginning at 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4, at Creitz Park Pavilion, behind the fire station, […]
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Black Legacy dinner recognizes 4 veterans
Black Legacy Project of Wayne County is planning its second annual veterans dinner from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. It will be at American Legion Post 65, 109 N. Sixth St., Richmond. This year’s honorees are Al Armstead, Ron Chappell, Michele Padgette and Harry Leavell. Organizers say they want to preserve their legacy, celebrate heroes […]
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Forward Wayne County releases project update, new initiative
Forward Wayne County provided a status report on its Big Indicators of Success plan five years into launch. The six community-wide goals set in 2020 focused on ways to collectively improve work conditions across the county. Among the wins, the county hit its population target and made measurable progress on wages, educational attainment and assessed […]
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Richmond parking lots to receive improvements
Richmond’s downtown surface parking will receive needed improvements with $50,000 provided by the city’s Redevelopment Commission. The commission approved the tax increment finance contribution from its main downtown allocation area during its Aug. 18 meeting. The city previously received Redevelopment Commission funding for parking garage improvements. The money will cover repairs to retaining walls and […]
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State funds county health initiatives
The Wayne County Health Department received $661,913 from Indiana’s Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being initiative. Director Dan Burk presented the five-year contract during the joint Wayne County Council and commissioners workshop Aug. 19. The initial funding lasts through July 2027, and the county will need to apply for additional funding. Burk said the funding should […]
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Hagerstown council OKs 4 new police vehicles
Hagerstown Police Chief Keith Folkner’s proposal for new vehicles was approved at a special council meeting on Aug. 21. Council member Brian Longbons was pro tem in President Allan Bullock’s absence. Folkner reported his current fleet required constant repairs and he lost a truck in the flood. Fort Wayne vendor Kelly Chevrolet offered four Tahoes […]
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Stray pups will cost city $45,000 in 2027
Stray dogs found in Richmond will still be sheltered next year at the Henry County Humane Society. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved a 2027 contract during its Aug. 20 meeting. The contract will pay $45,000 to shelter up to 300 animals, a $150-per-animal cost. Any animal beyond that will also cost […]
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RFD boat torn, vehicle submerged in flooding
While navigating swift-moving, dangerous floodwaters, Richmond Fire Department’s inflatable rescue boat had a 4-foot hole torn in its bottom. RFD learned lessons Aug. 12 while helping execute 29 water rescues, and Deputy Chief Matt Baker talked about the experiences during the Aug. 17 Richmond Common Council meeting. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Lynn Fire […]