Partners are aligning and barriers are being removed to improve housing and quality of life to draw more business to Wayne County. That was the theme shared by panelists and speakers at the Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County’s annual luncheon April 8. Valerie Shaffer, EDC’s president, said momentum in bringing together community expertise and […]
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Bulldog finishes first in civics bee
Centerville Junior High School’s Arianna Stevenson won first prize during the Friday, April 10, Regional National Civics Bee at Indiana University East. Bee organizers from Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce said Arianna excelled in both the quiz rounds and presenting an essay spotlighting a problem and solution. She spoke on the importance of revitalizing […]
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Cambridge City chamber, Main Street groups merging
Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce and Cambridge City Main Street organizations will combine into one group with a new name. According to a joint announcement at the chamber’s April 9 annual dinner, the two groups are formally joining to coordinate future community and economic development efforts. Their new name is Western Wayne Alliance. According […]
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Punch it forward
Boxing has been a safe haven throughout Gus Duty’s life. Through Bootcamp Boxing, he’s bringing that safe space to area youth. On weekdays at 4:30 p.m., Duty leads boxing classes at his gym, located at 198 S. Second St. in Richmond. For 90 minutes, participants train in boxing exercises that include shadow boxing, speed bag, […]
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Discover hope amidst tragedy in RCT’s powerful ‘26 Pebbles’
A new production from Richmond Civic Theatre will explore the effects of mass gun violence. The players will present “26 Pebbles,” a powerful work set in the aftermath of the 2012 Sandy Hook School shooting that took 26 lives. Directed by Brady Day, the script includes interviews from Connecticut residents who had to navigate through […]
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PHOTOS: Volunteers make it rosy
Volunteers are getting the Richmond Rose Garden ready for the growing season by pruning bushes, clearing beds and preparing plantings in the Glen Miller Park space that features more than 100 rose varieties. The garden, now nearly 40 years old, is free and open daily and is designed to be accessible to visitors of all […]
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PHOTOS: Hoosier Hysteria, football style
Fans pose in front of Indiana University’s Rose Bowl, coaches poll national championship, College Football Playoff national championship, Big Ten championship, Heisman, Peach Bowl and Old Oaken Bucket trophies on March 24 in Indiana University East’s gymnasium. More than 425 people viewed the trophies, according to IU East. The trophies also were to visit Gary […]
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PHOTOS: Kids scramble for eggs
Children race to pick up plastic Easter eggs with treats inside Saturday, March 28, during the Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center Easter Egg Hunt in Richmond. Children were also able to meet animals during the event. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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PHOTOS: Government policies, actions prompt protest
Residents gathered Saturday, March 28, at Elstro Plaza in Richmond for a No Kings rally and march that coincided with similar events nationwide. After a program of speakers, participants marched peacefully through downtown Richmond and stood along North A Street. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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Averting catastrophe
Perhaps best known for scurrying along or lounging on East Church Street or residents’ porches, 18 Cambridge City cats had a brief change of scenery on a wintry day last week. After months of fundraising and planning between town council and Animal Care Alliance, the stray cats were trapped and transported to ACA’s nonprofit veterinary […]