Wayne County appears to be moving closer to an updated emergency communications system that eliminates dead spots, especially in southwestern and northeastern corners, that have been troublesome for about 30 years. The new equipment would eliminate barriers in information sharing between volunteer fire departments, law enforcement, Reid EMS, and dispatchers in Wayne and surrounding counties. […]
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Taxing entities schedule budget public hearings
Wayne County citizens have the opportunity to express their opinions about how tax money is spent locally. Taxing districts must advertise their proposed 2025 budgets and conduct public hearings before adopting their budgets. Budget information must be posted on the Department of Local Government finance website. Find budget information for Wayne County, the city of […]
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Scenic overlook named for longtime leader
Recognizing her 50-plus years of service to a nature preserve and local Girl Scouts, a scenic overlook has been named for a late Richmond woman. Hayes Arboretum, at 801 Elks Road, organized a dedication of the Pat Mayer Scenic Overlook on Aug. 17. A parking area is near the overlook for motorists taking the auto […]
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Lincoln to recognize all grads
Lincoln Middle/High School is inviting all alumni and community members for what officials call “a true homecoming” in September. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, with classes competing against each other in Eagle Mania games on the football field, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. On Sept. 19, LHS’ tennis and volleyball teams […]
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Response to bomb threat reassures officials
Two days after a threat of school violence, Northeastern Wayne officials said they were glad teachers, staff and students knew what to do. Northeastern schools responded by going into lockdown on Aug. 19 after the Richmond Police Department reported that a male voice on the phone threatened to go to a local school with a […]
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O’Rourke chosen to demolish former Elder-Beerman building
The city of Richmond has selected a company with experience in complex demolition projects, including pedestrian skywalks, to demolish the former Elder-Beerman building and skywalk. O’Rourke Wrecking Company of Paragon, Indiana, was awarded the bid for $711,000 during the Aug. 22 meeting of the city’s Board of Public Works and Safety. O’Rourke’s bid was $40,040 […]
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Festivalgoers enjoy good eats, eye carnival feats
The two-day Archway Days festival in Centerville at Maplewood Park featured food, games, vendors and entertainment as well as a Saturday parade. It was the 36th year for the event. WWN photographer Joshua Smith was there and captured these photos. Ben Hartman with Abington Media was also on hand for the Western Wayne News, and […]
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Inspectors find spoiled food, mold-like substance
Inspectors discovered five critical and 24 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local establishments. For instance, employees were found without hair restraints, and dirty areas were noted. Wayne County Health Department employees collected those concerns between July 17-Aug. 10. Establishments are to post their most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public […]
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Initiative tries to build, strengthen community
Drug Free Wayne County Partnership wants its new initiative to strengthen community connections and build a sense of belonging across Wayne County. The “You Belong In Wayne” campaign aims to combat social isolation, enhance mental health and reduce substance misuse, according to a news release. It encourages individuals to build connections that improve mental health […]
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Health department rearranges workers in its 2025 budgets
Wayne County Health Department has dropped its 2025 county budget request by about $13,000 from its 2024 funding. The county Board of Health approved the department’s revised county budget and the department’s Health First Indiana budget during its Aug. 20 meeting. That enabled the department to present the budgets to Wayne County Council during an […]