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Retailer finalizing plans for store along U.S. 40 A national retailer has confirmed its plans to build a store at Dublin’s western edge. In response to an inquiry from Western Wayne News late last week, Dollar General Corp. public relations officials said in a statement that they are “currently finalizing our due diligence phase for […]

Dublin residents learned Wednesday night that they are to boil their water until further notice. Dublin Fire/EMS representatives announced the town had had three water main breaks as of 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. When a portion of Cambridge City had a similar alert in late January, town officials said water for human consumption should be brought […]

Dublin club seeks help with cleaning, repairs Even though Jimmy Lawrence admits he doesn’t know how to skate, he’s now running a roller-skating rink and community center. Lawrence, who currently lives in Centerville, has been named the Dublin Community Club’s board president. He fills the volunteer role vacated by the late Mike Buckland, 75, who spent […]

Dublin officials advised Friday, Nov. 5, that the town has lifted its boil advisory for customers on the west side after two consecutive days of negative test results. The boil advisory began Nov. 2 until further notice for customers on Mill Street to Dublin well house 8201 E. U.S. 40 at the west end of […]

On Tuesday night, Dublin town board members solved the dilemma they learned about Friday when an error in counting Wayne County votes was discovered. County Clerk Debra Berry announced late last week that the election for the fifth seat on the board had not been won by Pam Chaney, as announced on Election Night, but […]

Dublin, Milton and Richmond will see some new faces on their councils, while Richmond’s mayor and clerk are getting one more term. Dublin In Dublin, M. Bruce Moles, Patricia Finley, Rex Snyder, Larry Walters and Pamela Chaney were elected to town council. Voters could choose five of the eight at-large candidates on the ballot. Moles […]

A Dublin veteran lost his home shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, July 12, when a wall collapsed as he and a neighbor were inside visiting. Marvin Schroeder narrowly escaped injury, as did his visitor, Patricia McDaniel, who owns an antique shop across the street. Local emergency responders said the home would have to be torn […]

Dublin officials are seeking to fill a vacancy on town council after Carol Study resigned. Town officials say they wish her well at her new residence, and noted she has become very involved in the community over the years. The town council meets at 7:15 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month. Those who want […]