Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch’s attention to mental health developed through multiple family situations. “My interest is very personal,” Crouch said Oct. 3 while participating in a discussion with Wayne County mental health professionals and leaders at the Neighborhood Health Center’s administration building. Crouch co-chairs the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable that addresses mental illness and […]
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Sheriff buys command unit
When an emergency situation strikes Wayne County, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office rolls out a 2004 Hurricane motor home that’s been converted to serve as a mobile command unit. Sheriff Randy Retter said he’s lost confidence in the aging vehicle’s ability to function, so he was eager to bid on a purpose-built MCU being auctioned […]
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Candidate Q&A: Western Wayne School Board
The Western Wayne News asked candidates in contested school board races for the Nov. 5 general election the same 10 questions. Candidates were given a month’s time to respond with a firm deadline. We share their answers, unedited from their original form. Western Wayne Schools Board of Trustees, At-Large candidates Question 1: List your education […]
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Candidate Q&A: Northeastern School Board
The Western Wayne News asked candidates in contested school board races for the Nov. 5 general election the same 10 questions. Candidates were given a month’s time to respond with a firm deadline. We share their answers, unedited from their original form. Northeastern Wayne Schools Board of Trustees, District B candidates Question 1: List your […]
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Probation dept. wants reduced work week
As part of the 2025 budgeting process, Wayne County Council received a request that probation officers reduce their weekly hours to 37.5 while maintaining the same wages. Kory George, the county’s chief probation officer, presented information during the Oct. 2 council and commissioners meetings about that reduction from 40 hours. The state establishes probation officers’ […]
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Who are the justices, judges on ballots?
Indiana voters will decide if three state Supreme Court justices and two Court of Appeals judges will keep their jobs. In addition, one public question will be asked about a state constitutional amendment. 5 on the ballot Hoosier voters will decide “yes” or “no” on whether to retain each of these: Chief Justice Loretta Rush, […]
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Flavor of Wayne County set for Oct. 11
Sample offerings from eight local restaurants during Flavor of Wayne County on Oct. 11. The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce event from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond, will include appetizers, entrees, desserts and more from the Cordial Cork, Downtown Deli & Catering Co., Fricker’s, Old […]
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Candidate Q&A: Nettle Creek School Board
The Western Wayne News asked candidates in contested school board races for the Nov. 5 general election the same 10 questions. Candidates were given a month’s time to respond with a firm deadline. We share their answers, unedited from their original form. Nettle Creek (Hagerstown) School Board of Trustees District A candidates Question 1: List […]
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State temporarily condemns pumps
Law enforcement was called to a fuel station after upset customers reported damage to their vehicles from the gas they’d just purchased. Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Alan Moore said the Marathon station on U.S. 27 in Fountain City shut down its fuel pumps Wednesday, Oct. 2, because of an issue with the fuel. […]
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PHOTOS: 4th Street Fair fall fun
Fairgoers enjoyed fall festival fun at the 4th Street Fair on Oct. 5, 2024. This year’s fair featured nearly 150 vendors, with booths showcasing crafts, food, nonprofit organizations, political parties, churches, service groups and others from around the region. Local musical talent also entertained fairgoers. View photos taken by Chris Hardie below.