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Families, caregivers can gain Alzheimer’s communication tips

A free virtual expert series program, “Better Communication with Memory Loss,” will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 26. It’s organized by Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter. Registration is required by calling the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or at communityresourcefinder.org. Featured expert Teresa Youngstrom is a registered nurse, speaker, staff trainer, consultant and podcaster. […]

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Richmond wants input on planting trees

Richmond requests that residents participate in a survey in preparation for replenishing the city’s tree canopy. The city is part of the Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute’s 2024 Resilience Cohort to conduct a tree canopy assessment prior to planting and maintaining trees in areas providing the most benefit. Evansville, Warsaw and Elkhart are also participating, […]

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Help wanted: WWN uncomfortably short-staffed

When you hear of print newspapers around the country closing their doors forever, it can be for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the cost of producing, printing and mailing the publication has increased beyond the income that can be generated from advertising or subscriptions. Sometimes competition from online news sources has proven to be too […]

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Fair offers full menu for fun

Wayne County 4-H Fair shows off students’ hard work and offers summer fun for all ages, such as fireworks, food, music, puppets, rides, model trains and a demolition derby.   The fairgrounds gathering, which brings together residents from all over the county and beyond, opens Saturday, June 22 and ends Saturday, June 29. Poor Jack Amusements […]

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HJSHS’ grading scale will match other schools

Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School students could have a better chance of winning scholarships or be more smoothly admitted to colleges after their scale for grade point averages is adjusted, district officials said.     At their June 12 meeting, Nettle Creek school board members approved student handbook changes for all grades. At HJSHS, changes include eliminating a […]

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Centerville needs help with flooding

During its first meeting in its new home, Centerville’s council discussed a longtime flooding concern and approved buying new surveillance cameras to help police. Flooding Councilor Jack Bodiker said his home was affected by recent heavy rains for about the sixth time in 20 years. He raised health concerns about corn stalks and fertilizer in […]

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Budget proposals prepare for the future

Transitions were top of mind June 12 when Wayne County’s commissioners conducted 2025 budget discussions. Commissioners heard from department heads about what they would request in the budgets. The requests were due to the auditor’s office June 14. From there, Wayne County Council will consider the requests when formulating the county’s 2025 budget. In three […]