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HHS alum will oversee work-based learning
Most school board meetings are weighty affairs, but claps and cheers erupted as a special meeting of Nettle Creek’s school board concluded. The brief, one-topic meeting on Thursday, June 19, finalized the hire of 2008 Hagerstown High School graduate Chad Lieberman for its new work-based learning/career exploration position. Superintendent Emily Schaeffer said Lieberman’s role will […]
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Community events from June 25 through July 9
June 25-28 Wednesday, June 25 Thursday, June 26 Friday, June 27 Saturday, June 28 June 28-29 Sunday, June 29 Monday, June 30 Tuesday, July 1 July 1-3 Wednesday, July 2 Thursday, July 3 Saturday, July 5 Monday, July 7 Tuesday, July 8 July 9-10 Wednesday, July 9 Nonprofits can send events to contact@westernwaynenews.com for publication […]
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Earnings gap widens for county residents
Wayne County families made more money last year than during 2023, but the gap between their earnings and those of other families across Indiana and the United States continued increasing. Data included in the County Indicator Report for 2024, compiled by the Wayne County Foundation and Forward Wayne County, shows Wayne County’s median household income […]
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Phony hostage situation prompts police response
June 25, 10:07 a.m.: RPD statement Just before 10 p.m. yesterday, Richmond Police Department posted a statement about the incident on their Facebook page. The statement reads in part: Shortly after 5:00 PM today, the Richmond Police Department received a disturbing call from an unknown male stating that he was located in the 700 block […]
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Panelists: Protecting democratic due process requires action
Panelists at a June 18 town hall came at the issue from several different angles, but all agreed that democratic due process and individual rights are facing threats, and that protecting them requires involvement from area residents. Dr. Joanna Swanger, an Earlham College professor who teaches about civic movements around the world, told the 30 […]
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PHOTOS: Pickleballers vie for gold
The Richmond Indiana Pickleball Club hosted the Richmond Open pickleball tournament at Clear Creek Park in Richmond, Ind. from June 20-22, 2025. The tournament featured players from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Florida. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.
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4-H grads’ memories include wins, fellowship
Wayne County 4-H is celebrating 46 graduating seniors, many of whom have participated with the organization for 10 years. According to the biographies submitted to 4-H officials, some graduates plan to study agriculture-related majors, while other members plan to attend trade school or begin careers such as machining. Some of those occupational opportunities are in […]
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Athena winners surprised
A retired teacher who avidly volunteers, a hospital marketer, a student robotics captain and a 55-year advocate of a youth organization are among this year’s honorees at a re-imagined event. Girls Inc. of Wayne County, Wayne Bank and IU East have announced the 2025 recipients of the Athena Leadership Awards and Girls Inc. honors. This […]
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Fireworks shows light up calendar
About a dozen area fireworks shows are planned before and after Independence Day. Last updated June 29, 2025. Friday, June 27 Saturday, June 28 Friday, July 4 Saturday, July 5 July 12 July 19