Wayne County’s positive COVID cases have now surpassed 1,700, as of Sunday, Nov. 1, and the county counts 36 deaths related to the virus. The county’s number of lab-confirmed positives have been increasing by the dozens in daily data released from Indiana State Department of Health. Three of the recent local deaths related to COVID-19 […]
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Northeastern middle, high school students attending virtually for 2 weeks
Because of multiple COVID-19 positive students, specifically from the same classrooms, Northeastern Middle School and High School will operate virtually from Oct. 29 through Nov. 11, returning on Nov. 12. Northeastern families who are directly impacted by the ill students have been contacted by Wayne County Health Department. The switch to virtual learning was announced […]
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Wayne County Spirit Award: Heart display spreads cheer
When face mask requirements took effect in long-term care facilities, Amanda Marquis said the usually friendly atmosphere at The Leland Legacy changed, because residents and staff couldn’t see each other smile or talk. Staff soon found several ways to bring joy to residents, and even spread that joy to the community, earning a Spirit Award […]
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Sidewalk Talk: Confidence in voting
Western Wayne News went to the streets to ask questions about voting this upcoming November. The following questions were asked: 1. How long are you willing to stand in line to vote? 2. Are you confident every vote will be counted? 3. Have you encouraged others to vote? Jane Greene Richmond 1. Half an […]
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Wayne County issues new directives to schools while COVID cases rising
At its Thursday, Oct. 22 meeting, Wayne County Health Board issued a new list of directives to schools, many of which are related to sporting events, because of moderate to high community spread of the COVID-19 virus. Restrictions including limiting the number of students to those athletes who will compete; eliminating cheerleading, bands or other […]
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Sidewalk Talk: Ways of Voting
https://youtu.be/ybP_WyNQ1-g Western Wayne News went to the streets to ask questions about voting this upcoming November. We asked the following questions: 1. Have you, or do you plan to vote this year? 2. How are you planning to vote (mail-in, absentee, in-person)? 3. Do you have any concerns on voting this year? Kenny Stockton 1. […]
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Northeastern School Board Candidates
Western Wayne News is contacting local candidates seeking election this fall in contested races to request they answer a questionnaire (all candidates for the same office receive the same questions). They were asked the following questions: 1. Please define the role of a school board member, from your perspective. 2. How do you feel your […]
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Richmond School Board Candidates
Western Wayne News is contacting local candidates seeking election this fall in contested races to request they answer a questionnaire (all candidates for the same office receive the same questions). They were asked the following questions: 1. Please define the role of a school board member, from your perspective. 2. How do you feel your […]
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Wayne County Clerk Candidates
Western Wayne News is contacting local candidates seeking election this fall in contested races to request they answer a questionnaire (all candidates for the same office receive the same questions). They were asked the following questions: 1. What do you see as the main responsibilities for this office? 2. What experience makes you the best […]
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Wayne County Coroner Candidates
Western Wayne News is contacting local candidates seeking election this fall in contested races to request they answer a questionnaire (all candidates for the same office receive the same questions). They were asked the following questions: 1. What do you see as the main responsibilities for this office? 2. What new challenges have been presented […]