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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.
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Indiana officials are still seeking feedback on plans to better prepare high school students for college or entering the workforce. One proposed solution, which was shared at Indiana State Board of Education’s June 5 meeting, allows Indiana students to earn readiness seals on their high school diploma and transcript. Students could earn an individual readiness ..read more
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Northeastern High School’s archery team finished 21st during the National Archery in the Schools Program Championship-Bullseye in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Knights scored 3,213 points during its Thursday, June 6, competition. Two of its archers finished in the top 30 in the nation for their grade. Annie Hickel was 24th among ninth grade girls and ..read more
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Howard Price held aloft a large bag of trash June 3 as he began addressing Richmond Common Council members. “We’re not the Rose City anymore; we’re the Butt City,” Price said, estimating there were 200 cigarette butts in the bag. Price collected the trash walking through Glen Miller Park and brought it as an example ..read more
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Two large projects — one to create jobs and one to provide additional housing — are moving forward with support from Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County. Plant expansion Richmond Beverage Solutions at 1590 N.W. 11th St. in Richmond is planning a $45 million expansion that’s projected to create at least 65 new full-time jobs ..read more
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Western Wayne Schools’ superintendent is pleased that workers are quickly giving Lincoln Middle School a bright new look, an esports program is starting with help from a grant, and at least two school board incumbents say they won’t run this fall. Renovation During WWS’ June 5 board meeting, Superintendent Andy Stover said he wants residents ..read more
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In an all-star basketball game played between Indiana and Kentucky high school juniors on Sunday, June 2, at Scottsburg High School, the Indiana players proved to be far superior. The Indiana team blasted the boys from the Bluegrass State by the score of 130-103, after racing to a 69-45 lead at halftime. Richmond Red Devil ..read more
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Richmond Rose Garden volunteers organized the 10th 1stBLOOM&GLOW on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The event celebrates the first blooms on the garden’s hundreds of rose bushes and raises money to maintain them. After a sold out garden gala including food from area restaurants and caterers, onlookers enjoyed watching several hot air balloons inflate on Glen ..read more
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Birth to Five aims to secure $12,500 in June donations to receive a matching grant of the same amount. The organization, which serves all of Wayne County, has begun a Race to $25K. Stamm-Koechlein Family Foundation will match each dollar given up to $12,500. Staff say showing support will benefit today’s local children and families ..read more
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The man accused of killing Richmond K-9 Officer Seara Burton died June 6 in his prison cell. Pendleton Correctional Facility staff found Phillip Matthew Lee, 48, unresponsive in his cell about 12:46 a.m., according to an Indiana State Police news release. Lee died despite staff immediately attempting to provide medical assistance. The State Police are ..read more
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Community partners are being sought for a Back-to-School Fit Fair. Meridian Health Services is combining what it calls the best of the event previously known as City Fit with school registration to help parents and students at a one-stop shop. The event will include free health screenings and immunizations by Meridian’s family medical care, dentistry ..read more