Several Vaile Elementary School students selected to attend a groundbreaking ceremony last week might one day look back on it as a turning point for the surrounding neighborhood. The children were a part of the Thursday, Nov. 20, event at 400 S. 13th St., launching the Vaile Neighborhood Housing Project just south of downtown Richmond. […]
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PHOTOS: Temple helps meet community’s holiday need
Workers handed out turkeys on Saturday, Nov. 22, outside New Deliverance Temple in Richmond. The temple will hand out hams on Dec. 20. Bishop George Bennett Sr. said the giveaway occurs every year before Thanksgiving and Christmas. “The need is there,” Bennett said. “It is our community, and we love our community.” The giveaway is […]
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PHOTOS: Helping the hungry
Donations to the Community Food Pantry were accepted during a drop-off event at Walmart in Richmond, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Workers thanked those who donated and loaded donated items. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.
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PHOTOS: Community celebrates together
Western Wayne Schools played host to the Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Volunteers at the event served 466 meals and distributed over 100 pairs of shoes to families, along with hats, coats and gloves, according to an online post from superintendent Kelly Plank. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western […]
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Who watches the watchers?
Cameras being installed on Wayne County roads are slowly but surely connecting the community to a nationwide, privately owned surveillance network. Local law enforcement officials say images captured by the devices will increase public safety, while officials and courts in other areas that have used them are reconsidering the invasion of privacy they may represent. […]
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PHOTOS: Gathering for Peace
Richmond Interfaith Network held their annual Golden Rule gathering on Sunday, Nov. 9, sharing teachings from various faith traditions including Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, Jewish, Hindu, Baha’i, Native American and Muslim. Participants enjoyed food from a variety of cultures during a meal that followed. Kelly Burk captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.
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Bulldog cheer squad repeats as 2A state champ
The Centerville varsity cheerleader squad won the 2A Game Day division at the Hoosier Cheer Coaches Association competition held on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Greenfield-Central High School. It is the second year in a row that Centerville has won this division.
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PHOTOS: Veterans Day parade in Richmond
Residents gathered for a parade to honor military veterans on Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Richmond. The federal holiday, observed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, was created to express gratitude for military service and reflect on the cause of pursuing world peace. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.
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Students add flair to the snow fleet
Some Richmond and Wayne County snow plows will look different when you see them plowing roads this winter. You might see one telling you to “Think Spring,” with a vibrant sun. Or, one with a viper. Or, one with snowmen. A project allowed schoolchildren from Richmond Community Schools, Centerville-Abington schools and Western Wayne schools to […]
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County combats SNAP pause
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 […]