Heat didn’t stop Wayne County 4-Hers and their parents from caring for their animals or checking out indoor exhibits as the fair opened Saturday, June 22. Members and parents hauled buckets of drinking water and donned hoses for cooling spray downs. Sometimes the animal grooming included applying conditioner to help them shine for the judges. […]
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Rededication celebrates Madonna’s restoration
Work to brighten, preserve and draw attention to Richmond’s Madonna of the Trail statue is being celebrated by residents as well as descendants of the sculptor and its model. Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated the July 2023 rejuvenation of its historic monument with a rededication ceremony and commemorative plaque unveiling on June 9. […]
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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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Zoning OK clears way for Helm Road furniture business
A furniture business is now permitted on a Helm Road property after a unanimous decision by the Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals. The BZA approved a variance of use for Elam Glick to build furniture and shuffleboard games and add a detached 10-foot-by-20-foot retail showroom at 6074 Helm Road, a property zoned for agriculture. […]
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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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Fair volunteer surprised with state recognition
Wayne County 4-H Fair volunteers donate many hours each year without expecting any recognition and will continue to do so at the June 22-29 fair. However, fairgoers might want to know that a longtime volunteer received recognition earlier this year from a state organization that’s now led by another local resident. Joe Goebel of Richmond […]
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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 […]