As snow continued falling Jan. 5, blowing and drifting on county roads, Wayne County’s commissioners declared a Level II travel watch. It was the first Level II declaration since Dec. 23, 2022, when neither Brad Dwenger nor Aaron Roberts yet occupied his commissioner seat. With that in mind, commissioners met Jan. 8 with Matthew Cain, […]
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New day care center addresses shortage
Wayne County nonprofit and government leaders continue collaborating to expand child care seats, addressing needs expressed by employers and families in recent years. The latest addition is Richmond Family YMCA’s new west-side Richmond day care center. The YMCA Stidham Family Daycare Center is in Trinity Lutheran Church, 2300 W. Main St. It serves infants and […]
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RPD major sues prosecutor
Richmond Police Department Major Adam Blanton has filed a lawsuit against Wayne County Prosecutor Michael Shipman over Shipman’s inclusion of Blanton on a list of potentially problematic law enforcement officers. U.S. Supreme Court rulings in Brady and Giglio cases require prosecutors to disclose to defendants anything that could impeach law enforcement witnesses. That information could […]
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Civics knowledge may be rewarded
In its first year of participation, Wayne County sent a student to the National Civics Bee. It’s time again for middle schoolers to complete an essay proposing ideas for improving their community. Participation is free. Essays must be submitted to Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce by Feb. 4. A panel will judge the applications, […]
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Vendors and groups can join Feb. 8 cultural event
Black Legacy Project of Wayne County is registering vendors for its upcoming Black Expo. The new family-friendly event celebrating Black culture and the local African American community is planned for noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at First Bank Kuhlman Center, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Organizers welcome groups providing information and entertainment and vendors who […]
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Council cleans up county’s finances
Wayne County Council cleaned up the county’s 2024 finances and organized itself and its finances for 2025. To begin its Jan. 2 meeting, council elected Max Smith as its president, replacing Beth Leisure, who had presided over council for three years. Smith thanked his fellow councilors for the confidence, and he thanked Leisure for her […]
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Hagerstown man honored for helping farmers
A Wayne County man has accepted a lifetime achievement award in the nation’s capital for his years of service to area farmers. Wilbert “Will” Herr of Hagerstown has received a Farm Service Agency Administrator’s Award for Service to Agriculture. It’s the highest recognition at U.S Department of Agriculture/FSA. Herr has worked for Indiana FSA for […]
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Regional planning commission hires new leader
Eastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, which serves Wayne and surrounding counties, has a new executive director. Clara Judd started her role in mid-December. She’ll aim to create opportunities for growth and future partnerships with the U.S. Economic Development Administration. According to a news release, Judd will pursue federal funding that will benefit the region EIRPC […]
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County welcomes new 4-H educator
Purdue Extension Wayne County Office welcomed its new 4-H Youth Development Educator Kendell Wolfe in November. Wolfe is a Hagerstown High School and Purdue University graduate and was previously in agriculture retail sales. She comes with Extension knowledge as she interned in Wayne County’s office while in college. Her new role combines her passions of […]
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Community center seeks new members
Greens Fork Community Center is welcoming new members, donations and facility renters in hopes of addressing its building and programming needs in the new year. In an open letter, the center’s five board members and facility manager note the nonprofit center faced several financial hardships in 2024. Some of the center’s needs include replacing the […]