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The Western Wayne News is Wayne County's local, independent newspaper. We publish online throughout the week informing and inspiring our readers and the wider community. The Western Wayne News publication is owned by Civic Spark Media LLC.
Western Wayne News
2d ago
On Thursdays, several women gather in Carol Strock Wasson’s art studio. They share the enjoyment and benefits of painting and support from one another. Strock Wasson, an internationally distinguished artist who leads the group, says they’re bonded by their resilience through life’s toughest challenges such as divorce and loved ones’ deaths. “Despite the hardships they’ve ..read more
Western Wayne News
3d ago
Hagerstown Thrift Store’s board of trustees will organize its annual meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4. It will take place in Nettle Creek Church of the Brethren, 5352 N. Brick Church Road, Hagerstown, and is open to the public. Those attending will find out how the community thrift store has done over the last ..read more
Western Wayne News
3d ago
Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce plans to add to its veterans banner collection and take it westward along U.S. 40 in Dublin this year. Western Wayne residents who are currently or formerly in the military are eligible for a banner featuring their photo, name, branch, rank and service era. Applications are due May 1 so ..read more
Western Wayne News
3d ago
Richmond’s Morrisson-Reeves Library is joining a group that will expand the materials available to patrons while also saving on operating costs. MRL announced April 17 that it will be a part of the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium, a growing network of over 130 public, school, and institutional libraries located throughout Indiana that have joined together ..read more
Western Wayne News
3d ago
Hoosiers who are considering running for their school district’s board can participate in a free webinar to learn more about what’s involved. Indiana School Boards Association will explain the role, expectations and legal parameters of school board members during “School Board Candidate 101” that will be offered four times. Webinar dates are 7 p.m. Thursday ..read more
Western Wayne News
4d ago
A $12.2 million bond issue, designed to pay for building improvements and deferred maintenance without raising local property taxes, is scheduled to be finalized at the next Western Wayne Schools board meeting. The largest expense category is the projected $1.2 million to $1.5 million for reroofing both Lincoln Middle/High School and Western Wayne Elementary School ..read more
Western Wayne News
4d ago
The Centerville Lions Club named its 2024 Outstanding Citizens of Centerville during its April 15 awards banquet. Valerie Hood and Janel Sparks both received the award for their contributions to the community. Hood is a speech-language pathologist at Centerville-Abington Community Schools. Sparks is a community advocate who also opened Lavender and Sage, a gardening and ..read more
Western Wayne News
4d ago
Some owners of mobile and manufactured homes in Wayne County may soon be exempt from property taxation. At the April 17 joint workshop between the county’s commissioners and council members, Treasurer Nancy Funk presented the option to end assessing personal property taxes on the structures, in part as a way to reduce the work her ..read more
Western Wayne News
5d ago
The Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation is hitting some big milestones in their work to provide opportunities and growth for women and girls in the community. At their annual luncheon on April 13 at Forest Hills Country Club, 266 women came together to witness grant recipients learn of the funds they would be ..read more
Western Wayne News
5d ago
Some Wayne County police departments are planning to participate in the April 27 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This service is free and anonymous. No questions are asked at any location. “Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue,” said Cambridge City Police Department Cpl. Seth Biava in a news release. “Proper ..read more