Renovations are nearly complete at Lincoln Middle/High School, and planning begins in September for Western Wayne Elementary improvements. Western Wayne School board members received construction updates at their Aug. 13 meeting. LMHS Principal Renee Lakes said students have loved the new look of everything, including giant windows in the cafeteria to add light. Window wraps […]
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Organization shares support for Social Security
As questions swirl about possible cuts to the U.S. Social Security benefit system, a nonpartisan Wayne County group celebrated the program’s past and hoped for its strong future. On Thursday, Aug. 14, nearly a dozen Wayne County Indivisible members gathered at 500 N. A St. to recognize the 90th anniversary of the Social Security system. […]
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Third grade reading scores jump
School leaders say additional targeted efforts to help Wayne County kids learn to read by third grade are paying off, as about 90% passed a state test checking their progress. Four of the county’s five public districts and two of its private schools surpassed the state average of 87.3% on the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation […]
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4-H members bring home 67 state fair awards
Wayne County 4-H members have earned nearly 70 ribbons at Indiana State Fair for projects ranging from sport fishing to foods and woodworking. Kendell Matheney, Wayne County’s Purdue Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development, shared this list of accomplishments: Tractor contest In addition, six members of Wayne County Tractor Club — Garrett Cope, Abby Myers, […]
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RCS approves 35 administrator contracts
Richmond Community Schools’ board approved current administrators’ contracts, heard from Richmond Art Museum supporters, and tabled some policy updates at its Aug. 13 meeting. Administration Board members initially tabled but then approved administrators’ contracts near the meeting’s end after getting questions answered. The approvals typically occur after July 1 each year. At a recent meeting, […]
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10 honored for community improvements
Recognizing investments made to improve appearances, functionality and spirit, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and organizations at its annual Community Improvement Awards. The Aug. 12 ceremony at Hartley Hills Golf Club and Events Center in Hagerstown celebrated construction, renovation, vision, community pride and transformational impact. Winners Additional nominees Root 13 owner […]
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2 trips, Eagle Scout project approved
Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ first student day went smoothly, according to Superintendent Mike McCoy, but board members and administrators still had a variety of matters to consider that night that impact this school year and beyond. Travel During its Aug. 6 meeting, the board approved two June 2026 trip requests for Centerville Senior High School, noting […]
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Health inspectors find kitchen (lacking) in hot water
Inspectors reported two items found out of compliance during recent routine visits to local food establishments. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces previous health department terminology of critical and noncritical violations. Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are […]
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EDC plans 2026 budget amid uncertainties
Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County plans to conduct business as usual despite looming funding uncertainties for local, county and state government units related to its operations. At its Aug. 4 board meeting, President Valerie Shaffer received members’ tentative approval for a 2026 budget she presented Aug. 6 for county leaders, who have the final […]
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Make My Move could continue attracting workers to county
Wayne County’s Make My Move initiative has reached its goal of attracting 30 movers to Wayne County, and there might be more in the future. Valerie Shaffer, president of the Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County, spoke about Make My Move as she provided Wayne County’s commissioners a monthly EDC update during their Aug. 6 […]