Several renovations at Lincoln Middle/High School are winding down this month, and a few projects are expected to be finished early in the new year. During the Dec. 10 Western Wayne Schools board meeting, Director of Facilities Matt Webb provided a construction update. Webb said most classrooms and hallways were then 95-98% done with just […]
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LHS grad meets NASCAR legend days before jet crash
A Cambridge City race car driver says he will cherish a brief conversation with a former NASCAR driver one week before the legend’s tragic death. Presley Sorah, an ARCA Menards Series/NASCAR regional competitor, spoke with Greg Biffle on Dec. 11 at the Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis. They quickly posed for a photo, and […]
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67-year-old pedals past expectations
Jim McKinney is living proof that it’s never too late to chase one’s passion. After a 22-year hiatus, the 67-year-old retired music teacher came back around to his: BMX racing. The Richmond rider recently competed in the Race of Champions during the 2025 USA BMX Grands at SageNet Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Among the 3,000 […]
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Food, beverage tax approved as parks funding solution
Every meal purchased at a Richmond restaurant soon will help the city’s park system. That’s after Richmond Common Council voted 8-1 during a Dec. 15 special meeting to enact a 1% food and beverage tax. State legislation passed this year permitted the city to enact up to a 1% tax on food and beverage sales […]
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Dreams funded in full
Shocked and grateful were words that two Wayne County high school seniors used as they described their reactions to winning full-tuition scholarships. Wayne County Foundation staff surprised Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School’s Abby Lumpkin and Richmond High School’s Priya Hodges on Friday, Dec. 12. They were selected as Wayne County’s two Lilly Endowment Community Scholars, an […]
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Opportunities abound to fulfill holiday wishes
The opportunity to put a smile on someone’s face or provide relief from the cold this month is easily within reach. Several Wayne County organizations welcome help in fulfilling needs and wishes. A few groups are offering special giveaways or public gatherings. These are just some of the opportunities to give or receive joy before […]
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PHOTOS: Hagerstown holidays
The Hagerstown Hometown Christmas parade was held on Saturday, Dec. 6. Christmas carolers from Hagerstown Junior/Senior High choir performed on the post office steps. Hot cocoa was also available for the attendees. Sherry Stuart captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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PHOTOS: Sharing holiday joy
Fountain City enjoyed its first Hometown Holiday Lighted Christmas Parade event Dec. 6. The festivities included meeting with Santa, colorful lights, a marching band and more. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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Artists show global perspective through local lens
This year’s closing Richmond Art Museum exhibition challenged participants to submit work that channeled global perspectives through their own unique lens. The result was an array of pieces rich in diverse viewpoints. Ten local artists of varying disciplines are featured in RAM’s 127th Annual Exhibition of Indiana and Ohio Artists. For more than a century, […]
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Events offer holiday cheer
’Tis the season for parades, cocoa, Santa and fellowship in communities large and small. While many organizations are offering Christmas-themed events in coming weeks, four Wayne County communities are planning festivals and parades this weekend that draw large crowds. General admission is free to the outdoor festivals, but it’s advised to take a few dollars […]