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Athena winners surprised

A retired teacher who avidly volunteers, a hospital marketer, a student robotics captain and a 55-year advocate of a youth organization are among this year’s honorees at a re-imagined event. Girls Inc. of Wayne County, Wayne Bank and IU East have announced the 2025 recipients of the Athena Leadership Awards and Girls Inc. honors. This […]

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PHOTOS: Time to ‘goat’ to fair

Lemon shake-ups, prize animals cooling off in the shade and face painting were just some of the familiar scenes found on the opening day of the 2025 Wayne County 4-H Fair on Saturday, June 21. The weeklong event runs through Saturday, June 28, at the fairgrounds in Richmond. Chris Hardie captured these photos of the […]

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PHOTOS: Library festival’s a mess of fun

Families had the opportunity to get dirty and spend quality time together at the Messy Festival on Saturday, June 14, at Morrisson-Reeves Library in Richmond. Children played with bubbles and shaving cream during the festival, making a mess and having so much fun. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.

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Country, city meet at county fair

Wayne County 4-H Fair blends country and city residents together for a week of fun, food and optimism about the future. Fairgoers can see students’ dedication and creativity in projects ranging from cake decoration to cattle. It also includes fireworks, country music, Safari Sam and Oscar the Ostrich, puppets, rides, model trains, and track events. […]

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Residents protest authoritarian policies

Over 500 area residents gathered in Elstro Plaza in Richmond on Saturday, June 14, for a “No Kings” rally. The event was part of a nationwide series of protests held the same day, expressing concern about the Trump administration’s policies and actions that participants say are authoritarian and harmful to democracy. Organized by the nonpartisan […]

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Centerville-Abington schools cut 3 jobs

“A perfect storm” of factors led Centerville-Abington Community Schools officials to eliminate three teacher/instructor positions, including one held by its superintendent’s son. According to Superintendent Mike McCoy, more school jobs might have been cut if other employees hadn’t departed. School board members approved the reduction in force along with other resignations, transfers and personnel updates […]

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PHOTOS: Falcon chicks draw photo clicks

Nature and photography enthusiasts have been taking pictures of a mated pair of peregrine falcons near downtown Richmond and their new chicks each summer since they arrived in 2023. Some members of the self-described “Peregrine Paparazzi” have named the couple Holly and Slick. Photos supplied by Stephen Weddle.

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PHOTOS: Model T Homecoming

The Model T Ford Club of America and the Model T Museum in Richmond hosted the annual Model T Homecoming on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The festival included a car show, swap meet, educational seminars and museum open house for car enthusiasts and residents. Joshua Smith captured these photos of Saturday’s event for Western Wayne […]

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Teens offer free summer basketball camp

Several basketball players hope to develop interest in their sport among younger girls while remembering an influential coach. Recent Richmond High School graduate Maren Bolser and her teammates are offering the second Hoops for Hope camp at no charge for any area girl entering grades 5-8. It’s from 1-3 p.m. June 16-20 in a new […]