A planned electrical substation took another step forward July 29. The Richmond Plat Committee unanimously approved a split of 5.5 acres from a 124.344-acre farm field at 6155 Hodgin Road. American Electric Power plans to build a substation on about 2 acres of the land, with the rest containing a driveway and retention pond. Shannon […]
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Nettle Creek pantry receives donation
A new grantee was included in United Way of Whitewater Valley’s 2026-27 grant cycle. Nettle Creek Community Coalition received $15,000 for a new community van. The vehicle purchase will assist the organization in its efforts to combat food insecurity in nearby communities of rural western Wayne County. Located at 47 E. Main St., Hagerstown, the […]
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In due time, tax impacts will hit
Unhappy taxpayers thinking this year’s property tax bills didn’t provide them promised relief won’t fully see the state legislature’s reforms for a few more years. Comprehensive legislation passed during the Indiana General Assembly’s 2025 session phases in reforms through 2031 payments. At that time, property owners will pay taxes on just one-third of their properties’ […]
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Union County requests 911 center consolidation
A serious staffing shortage caused Union County in April to request Wayne County’s assistance handling 911 emergency calls. Now, the shortage has become more dire. In April, Wayne County’s commissioners approved an interlocal agreement for the Wayne County Emergency Communications Center to handle Union County’s 911 calls overnight Tuesday through Saturday and all day Sunday […]
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Land trust hears public priorities
Imagine Richmond’s Depot District drawing residents and visitors for dinner, dancing and performances, while a few blocks south downtown, residents enjoy walking to buy groceries, coffee and more. That’s a vision residents shared with Wayne County Land Trust staff members during a public information meeting July 30 inside First Presbyterian Church’s sanctuary. About 30 people […]
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Band Day blends cartoon, classical tunes
Students from Wayne County’s five public high schools are preparing a wide range of music and intricate steps for Indiana State Fair Band Day on Friday, Aug. 7. Information about how to watch or listen to Band Day performances can be found on Page 25. Western Wayne News will publish contest coverage in its Aug. […]
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Patriotic musical to open at Richmond Civic Theatre
Family connections run deep in Richmond Civic Theatre’s third performance of “1776: The Musical.” RCT opens its season Thursday, Aug. 6, with a show about the behind-the-scenes struggles that U.S. Founding Fathers faced in developing the new nation. The 250th anniversary of that accomplishment is being celebrated in 2026. RCT previously performed the musical in […]
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Disney wish granted for Cambridge City boy
A young cancer patient’s wish to see Disney World was granted through the generosity of Indiana Wish with global creator and philanthropist MrBeast. Cambridge City’s Jenson Shank, a four-year-old battling neuroblastoma, and his family enjoyed a week at the Orlando, Florida, amusement park, creating moments of joy and laughter to focus on hope and happiness […]
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RCT alum hired to lead theater
Inspired by Richmond Civic Theatre shows as a child, Kate Jetmore acted in Junior Players and RCT before performing professionally across the country. Now, after living abroad for more than two decades, the Richmond native is returning to serve as RCT’s executive director. After a comprehensive search, RCT’s board announced its new hire July 23. […]
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Making a winning move for youth
Richmond’s Logan Priest started a chess club to find competitors. Today, he leads the way in creating future ones. The Impact Chess Club meets Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., at 717 S. Fifth St. in Richmond, to nurture young chess players. Priest, an Indiana University informatics student, learned chess from his grandfather at an early age. By […]