Just as there are simulators for pilot flight training, learning to drive and performing medical procedures, grain bin simulators aim to help first responders rescue farmers during an entrapment incident. Several area fire departments recently took advantage of that as 31 firefighters received grain bin safety training and accompanying equipment on Thursday, Oct. 29. The […]
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PHOTOS: Trick-or-treat on Main Street
Families trick-or-treat Thursday, Oct. 29, along East Main Street in Richmond. More than 60 Main Street and Depot District businesses participated in the Urban Enterprise Association-sponsored event by providing treats. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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Wayne County 2026 General Election results
Wayne County voters selected who will represent them in offices that span school boards, township leadership, county council and state legislative offices. Unofficial results show 16,514 ballots cast across absentee votes, early votes and Election Day vote centers. While state and national counts are still waiting on other counties to report, Western Wayne News is […]
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Tigers top Raiders, advance to championship
The Shenandoah Raiders used a punishing ground game, dominated time of possession and led 16-8 at halftime before the Hagerstown Tigers came back to outscore Shenandoah 25-0 in the second half to take a 33-16 victory Friday, Oct. 30, in a sectional semifinal game. In the regular-season game between the two schools on Sept. 25, […]
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PHOTOS: Creepy creatures aren’t so scary
Children were introduced to a variety of creatures to see, learn about and even touch during a Not-So-Scary Scary Animal Show held on Oct. 20 at Morrisson-Reeves Library in Richmond. The animal show was preceded by a Friendly Spooky Storytime during MRL’s weekly Kids Corner activities for ages 6-12. November’s story times for older children, […]
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Flood notebook: Park landmark restored
Swing music started around the time that a footbridge was built to connect both sides of Cambridge City’s Creitz Park in the 1920s. Residents are glad to see that the bridge is swinging again. Many students have used the swinging bridge over the Whitewater River on their way to and from nearby Lincoln Middle/High School […]
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Hagerstown rolls past Frankton
The 2A 10th-ranked Hagerstown football team, members of the Tri-Eastern Conference, defeated visiting Frankton, members of the Central Indiana Conference, Friday, Oct. 23, to open postseason play. The Tigers used a stifling defense, a record-setting kicking game, a breakout performance from a sophomore running back and a balanced offensive attack to subdue the Eagles. The […]
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Flood help continues; key deadline for aid looms
A key deadline looms to seek federal flood relief, and additional local aid is available for businesses. In addition, good news about a local employer that’s given time and supplies to help Wayne County residents affected by the Aug. 12 flooding. Dot gives $20,000 Dot Foods Inc., which operates a Cambridge City distribution center, has […]
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Falcons fight off Tigers to capture sectional title
It was championship Saturday at Robert E. Clark Gymnasium in Hagerstown Oct. 17 with four teams still chasing their dream of a sectional championship. Winchester beat Union County and Hagerstown defeated Shenandoah in semifinal matches to set up the championship that Winchester eventually won. Semifinal Match 1: Winchester 3, Union County 0 Tri-Eastern Conference regular-season […]
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Tigers complete undefeated season
The Tri-Eastern Conference champion Hagerstown football team finalized its undefeated season by knocking down visiting Northeastern Friday, Oct. 16, in the regular season finale for both programs. Northeastern won the Tri-Eastern Conference championship last season before making a decision to leave the TEC and join the Eastern Crossroads Conference. The Knights came to Hagerstown on […]