If you visit downtowns across the region you will find some that are thriving, some that are almost completely dead, and everything in between. For decades, central business districts in Midwestern small towns have been gutted by suburban sprawl, shoppers fleeing to chain stores, population loss and a variety of other challenges. The downtowns that […]
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Superintendent is interim no more
Northeastern Wayne Schools found its next leader very close to home. During a brief meeting Wednesday, Sept. 10, the board hired Jennifer O’Brien as its superintendent. With applause, the board members and teachers present congratulated O’Brien and thanked her for her work over the last several weeks as the district’s interim superintendent. “Thank you,” O’Brien […]
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PHOTOS: Honoring sacrifice, striving for peace
The Global War on Terrorism Traveling Memorial Tribute exhibit made its national debut Sept. 11 in Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park. The exhibit arrived Sept. 10 with an escort of motorcyclists and first responders from the Ohio state line, was unveiled the next day and remained open through the weekend. Activities included remembrance ceremonies, speakers, […]
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City celebrates its music legacy
The Starr-Gennett Foundation’s Walk of Fame Celebration on Sept. 6 honored Richmond’s influence in music. Performances featured Richmond High School’s Steel Band Ensemble and Richmond’s Drumline, an Acoustic Blues Songwriter Round with Chris Yakopcic, Joe Waters, Lisa Biales and Achilles Tenderloin and a special performance from a young artist. Festival spotlights NHS musician A Northeastern […]
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Sewer rate showdown: Funding options explored
Putting taxpayer dollars into industrial infrastructure is supposed to attract jobs and community growth that eventually pays us back. But when it comes to expanding sewer capacity at the Midwest and Northwest industrial parks, some residents are saying they don’t want to be a part of that plan. Richmond Common Council members have listened to […]
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PHOTOS: Crowds enjoy 2-day festival
Cambridge City’s Canal Days brought families together for festival fun and fundraising this past weekend. The downtown festival, with a theme of “Peace, Love & Canal Days,” kicked off with one event on Friday, Sept. 5. The weekend was filled with delicious food, live music, a golf tournament, games, arts and craft vendors, a foam […]
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Peace, love and glow-in-the-dark foam
This weekend’s Canal Days celebration in Cambridge City features good vibes of love, peace, foam and fellowship. While Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the festival, President Tamra Davis is quick to thank several community organizations offering complementary activities. “Without so many groups volunteering to have events, our community couldn’t have an event this […]
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PHOTOS: Chalk stars
Main Street Richmond hosted Chalkfest on Aug. 30 at Jack Elstro Plaza. The event was free and open to the public, with chalk provided to all participants. Prizes were awarded to winners of all age groups, with a special prize for Best in Show. Joshua Smith captured the following photos for Western Wayne News.
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Bulldogs survive Tiger upset bid
The Centerville Bulldogs traveled to Hagerstown on Friday, Aug. 29, for an important Tri-Eastern Conference clash. The Bulldogs were prohibitive favorites against the young Tigers, who only have two seniors on their roster. The Tigers took a lead with 5:23 remaining in the first quarter when Graham Vinson scampered into the end zone on a […]
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Animal shelter’s in ‘crisis mode’
Leaders of Wayne County’s largest animal shelter ask for residents’ kindness and support as they deal with growing numbers of homeless pets that add to emotional and financial stresses that employees, volunteers and four-legged residents already feel. “We operate in crisis mode all the time,” said Nichole Kanney, director of shelter operations for HELP the […]