Even before some Wayne County residents learned they could lose food assistance benefits in November because of the federal government shutdown, long lines of vehicles gathered for regular food pantry giveaways across the community. Now, several Wayne County organizations concerned about neighbors going hungry are banding together to boost existing social safety nets. Who uses […]
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Tigers end Knight season in blowout
The Northeastern football team traveled to Fairland, Indiana, on Friday, Oct. 31, for a sectional semifinal game with the Triton Central Tigers. The game, played at scenic Mendenhall Stadium, was the first meeting of the two schools in football. Both schools entered the contest with identical 9-1 records and both were conference champions. Triton Central, […]
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City cuts 21 employees to make budget work
A 2026 city budget Richmond Mayor Ron Oler called “realistic” and “workable” before it was passed by Common Council will cost the city 21 employees. The impacted employees — a 5% reduction in workforce — were notified Friday, Oct. 31, Oler said during a news conference, and will remain with the city through Dec. 31. […]
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Dad and son perform Gershwin on 2 pianos
A father-and-son piano duo will perform several hit songs by a composer well known for collaborating musically with his brother. Ryan & Ryan return to Civic Hall Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, with a new show, “Going Gershwin.” The venue is part of Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. […]
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Leader pledges $1K toward fixing cat colony
A Cambridge City councilor says he’ll give $1,000 toward spaying and neutering stray cats that are irritating residents. The announcement came during a special Thursday, Oct. 23, council meeting that was scheduled to approve the town’s 2026 budget. Cat colony At its November meeting, council plans to discuss creating a line item in its annual […]
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PHOTOS: Happy Halloween
Families dressed up and had fun during Cambridge City Public Library’s Halloween-themed event. Kids had the opportunity to make spiders with pipe cleaners, ghost lollipops and other crafts at stations around the library. Millicent Martin Emery captured these photos of the event for WWN.
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Artist owns her moment
India Cruse-Griffin is booked and busy. The Richmond native and retired Richmond High School art teacher’s calling card is filled as far out as May 2026. This month, she had an exhibit and speaking engagement at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, and is showcasing selected work as part of the DeHaan Artist of Distinction display […]
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PHOTOS: Residents gather for democracy
People rallied Saturday, Oct. 18, in Richmond for a “No Kings” event, joining the national effort to support limits on presidential power. The event featured a program at Jack Elstro Plaza, where Bob Hunter, Tre Ronne and Jo Swanger spoke. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.
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Earlham hopes big cuts foster long-term survival
Hoping to continue its acclaimed liberal arts education offerings well into the future, Earlham College in Richmond is pursuing big cuts in staffing, educational programs and campus operations. In recent communications to its campus community, Earlham’s leadership said expenses have far exceeded revenue for too long. Following its board of trustees’ mandate to balance its […]
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Students solve state, school problems
Concerned about murder sentences, foreign farm ownership and medicine costs, student lawmakers approved 10 bills during the 52nd annual Eastern Indiana Model Legislature. A few of the simulated bills affect schools directly, such as requiring they provide lunches and feminine hygiene products. Sessions took place in Hagerstown and Indiana General Assembly’s chambers in Indianapolis. Richmond […]