A woman’s efforts to find and preserve the fight songs of Indiana schools that were closed because of consolidation has resulted in a published book and website that continues to gather information. In 2024, Western Wayne News readers alerted Reta Williams to the inclusion of all the county’s songs in a 2017 book written by […]
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Firefighter, detective will be remembered
Wayne County first responders are mourning the loss of two of their own within one week. Milton-Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Scott Adams died Friday, April 25. He experienced a medical emergency hours after responding with the department to a motor vehicle accident, a release said. Adams, 46, of Richmond, was also an advanced […]
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County’s 1st 2025 birth occurs on holiday
After 41 weeks’ gestation, Waylon Cook was the first baby known to be born in Wayne County in 2025. His arrival at 5:29 a.m. Jan. 1 at Reid Health in Richmond came a week later than his expected Christmas due date, according to a news release. His mother, Madison Fry, and father, Bradyn Cook, both […]
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5 Wayne County schools advance runners to regionals
Saturday, Oct. 19, was a good day for Wayne County athletes and teams participating in the Rushville cross country sectional. The top five teams and the top 15 individuals not on an advancing team qualified to participate in the Shelbyville regional on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Richmond boys and girls teams both advanced. The Seton […]
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RCS administrators change titles, duties
Some Richmond Community Schools board members didn’t feel they had enough time to review eight changes of assignments for administrators before voting on them. During RCS’ June 19 meeting, John Weber motioned to approve other hires, resignations, etc., but to table administration changes until the July 10 meeting. Peter Zaleski seconded. Weber said information had […]
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RCS studying possible re-org
Richmond Community Schools has hired Indiana consultants to conduct a reorganization study of the district. As part of their resource analysis, the trio will review the possibility of reconfiguring grade-level combinations and implications for affected buildings and transportation. RCS’ board and administrators would review the consultants’ suggestions but could dismiss them if they don’t think […]