An existing local business is moving forward with a $17 million investment that will create 30 new jobs, and a longtime factory site could have a new tenant. At Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County’s Aug. 5 board meeting, President Valerie Shaffer said staff have been meeting with several existing businesses about retention/expansion projects. Although […]
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PHOTOS: Back to school
It still felt like summer outside, but Wayne County students reported back to their classrooms last week for the new school year. Students and teachers jumped back in to learning, laughing, experimenting and even dancing as classrooms, labs, auditoriums and cafeterias once again bustled with activity. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne […]
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Tips help charge 4 with cruelty to animals
Four cruelty to animals cases involving 16 animals highlight the important work of animal control officers and the importance of tips from the community. Jesse Moore, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office animal control officer, became involved in all four instances because residents showed concern for animals they thought were being mistreated. As a result the […]
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Dirty can opener, ice machine cause concerns
Inspectors discovered two critical and eight noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local establishments. The violations ranged from a cafe not having a certified food manager to two concerns about food being stored on the floor. In addition, two establishments were reminded they need to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to […]
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Coroner resigns, claims lack of support
Kevin Fouche returned as Wayne County coroner Jan. 1, 2021, to serve with passion and improve the office. Believing he lacked support from Wayne County Council, Fouche became disheartened enough that he decided not to run this year for another term. Now, he’s resigned before his term concludes, effective Aug. 9. He addressed his resignation […]
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East Germantown asks questions about fire coverage
Leaders of two Western Wayne towns have agreed to work together to resolve questions about fire protection service. East Germantown organized a town hall meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8. Council President Steve Mills led members and residents in asking questions about previous, current and potential future contracts with Cambridge City regarding fire coverage. East Germantown […]
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Burton bridge ceremony is Aug. 14
Motorists driving past Richmond on Interstate 70 will forever be reminded about the service and sacrifice of a Richmond Police Department officer. The U.S. 27 bridge across I-70 will be named the Officer Seara Burton Memorial Bridge during an Aug. 14 ceremony. State Rep. Brad Barrett, a Richmond Republican who represents District 27, initiated renaming […]
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Nettle Creek asks all to apply for lunch program
With nearly half of all students already qualifying for free or reduced lunches, Nettle Creek school officials are encouraging families to apply for the program to help qualify for funding that would assist the whole district. Some grant funding for schools requires that at least half of all students in a school district meet income […]
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5 seeking 3 seats in Hagerstown
Hagerstown now has five candidates for three at-large town council seats, and town voters will decide Aug. 13 who will represent them. Leslie Rogers filed to run for Hagerstown’s council before the Aug. 1 deadline. She faces Chris W. Blaase, Allan Bullock, Bradley Robert Clark and Dillon Pitcher. No one filed for other parties. For […]
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Shoes for Kids will continue after ReidRide ends
Reid Health’s 15th and final ReidRide will take place this weekend, but its commitment to buying shoes for kids isn’t ending. The fundraiser, organized by Reid Health Foundation, will move toward what Reid officials describe in a news release as an “exciting new event to celebrate wellness in a different way beginning in 2025. More […]