Wayne County’s probation department paid for court interpreters in Tangale, Kekchi and more last year. While the need to interpret languages other than Spanish is relatively rare, it’s costly — about $200 an hour. A state grant usually pays those costs, but an upcoming trial that would require two French translators could strain the probation […]
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Bestselling author speaking at MLK event
A national bestselling author and columnist will speak with area residents virtually about Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in the context of today’s challenges. It’s free to hear Michelle Alexander, a legal scholar, social justice advocate, columnist at The New York Times and visiting professor at Union Theological Seminary, from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14. […]
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Child care center receives nearly $100K
A large employer has received a $99,840 state grant toward the child care center that it helped create for its workers and area residents. SugarCreek Packing Co. of Cambridge City, Western Wayne Schools and Richmond Family YMCA are continuing to work together to offer Cambridge City Y-Care for employees’ children and additional local families. Cambridge […]
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County continues path toward animal welfare solution
Wayne County’s commissioners are reviewing a preliminary contract with HELP the Animals for the Richmond shelter to accept the county’s stray and abused animals. Ron Cross, the county attorney, presented the draft during commissioners’ Jan. 3 meeting. It calls for the county to pay $4,000 a month to cover a $200-per-animal cost. The sides would […]
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Telling Teetor’s tale
After spending most of the past two years doing research, recruiting actors for his script and making video, Jack Teetor returned to Hagerstown on Dec. 15, entering the home stretch of his effort to give his uncle’s life story national exposure. Teetor’s uncle was the late Ralph R. Teetor, part of the family who led […]
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Council elects new leaders
Its newest member will lead the Hagerstown Town Council, after the former president and president pro tem decided against staying in those positions. The council unanimously elected Allan Bullock president and Fred Dill as president pro tem on Jan. 2. They replace Becky Diercks as president and Brian Longbons, pro tem. Diercks said she had […]
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Forum to focus on school equity policy
Those living in Richmond Community Schools’ boundaries are being asked to learn more about ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for the district’s students. A public forum, called “Why Richmond Community Schools Needs an Equity Policy,” will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Members of Richmond […]
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Another vehicle damages Americana Pizza
A semi crashing into Americana Pizza last April led to extensive renovations that closed the Centerville eatery for nearly eight months. Then, less than three weeks after Americana’s Dec. 11 reopening, another vehicle collided with the west side of the pizzeria and caused damage. That wreck took place at about 12:07 p.m. Dec. 30, despite […]
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New Milton council member resigns
Newly elected town council member Larry Harris has resigned his position, after being sworn in during the Dec. 12 meeting. Wayne County Clerk Debbie Berry confirmed receiving a letter of resignation from Harris on Dec. 30. Harris told the WWN he gave the matter a lot of thought before making the decision based on his […]
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Enjoying the first snow
Residents came out to Glen Miller Park in Richmond on Saturday, Jan. 6 to enjoy the season’s first substantial snowfall. Whether on an inner tube, a plastic sled or just romping around on foot, the tumbling and sliding brought smiles and laughter. Only a few flurries are expected for the rest of this weekend, but […]