Wayne County now has a contested race for judge featuring an independent and a Republican. westernwaynenews.com/independent-...

Lincoln High’s Class of 1976 will celebrate its 50th reunion Saturday, Sept. 12. westernwaynenews.com/lhs-class-of...

Business cards and ideas were exchanged at Rose City Connect's first young professionals networking event on Feb. 19. westernwaynenews.com/young-profes...

At least two Wayne County organizations are offering spring break programs for students. westernwaynenews.com/registration...

During its Feb. 18 meeting, the Northeastern Wayne Schools board paused amending the academic calendar to include three snow makeup days and transitioning from iPads to Chromebooks in classrooms for the 2026-27 school year. westernwaynenews.com/school-board...

Cambridge City council called a brief special meeting to approve a vehicle purchase. westernwaynenews.com/cambridge-ci...

Communities in Schools of Wayne County’s service to children’s families continues under new leadership. westernwaynenews.com/youth-organi...

The Bulldogs played the Liberty Christian Lions for the first time, and met them on the Lions' home floor in Anderson. westernwaynenews.com/third-time-i...

Richmond High School students interested in media will benefit from a new partnership between Richmond Community Schools and Whitewater Community Television. westernwaynenews.com/wctv-returns...

On Friday, Feb. 20, the Bulldogs hosted Tri High, defeating the Titans 74-33 to clinch the outright TEC basketball championship and join the boys tennis team and the boys wrestling team as TEC champions this school year. westernwaynenews.com/celebration-...

The Northeastern Knights basketball team traveled to Winchester on Friday, Feb. 20, for a Tri-Eastern game with the Falcons played in the historic Winchester Fieldhouse. westernwaynenews.com/falcons-defe...

Cambridge City Masonic Lodge No. 5 members prepared and served a Fat Tuesday meal for Mardi Gras Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Cambridge City. westernwaynenews.com/photos-meal-...

Centerville senior Devon Whaley won the 100-yard backstroke in a time of 54.96 seconds to earn a trip to the state meet. westernwaynenews.com/bulldog-seni...

Wayne County government prepared Feb. 18 to begin receiving new tax revenue from residents registering their vehicles with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. westernwaynenews.com/county-set-t...

There are several upcoming key dates for Indiana voters planning to register or cast ballots in May's primary election. westernwaynenews.com/voter-regist...

It’s already time to begin registering young children for preschool and kindergarten. westernwaynenews.com/preschool-ki...

The Hagerstown Tigers traveled to Knightstown on Saturday, Feb. 21, for a Tri-Eastern Conference game against the Panthers. westernwaynenews.com/tigers-pick-...

Wayne County’s chief deputy coroner claims that he’s been blocked from the county commissioners’ Facebook page, violating his First Amendment rights, and he’s sued to regain his access. westernwaynenews.com/chief-deputy...

Cambridge City Lincoln traveled east on Highway 40 on Friday, Feb. 20, to the campus of Earlham College for a nonconference game with Seton Catholic. westernwaynenews.com/cardinals-ha...

Three residents, seven police officers and 14 firefighters came together Jan. 5 to save a life. westernwaynenews.com/life-saving-...

August “Gus” Golliher from Hagerstown High School, who entered the event with a season record of 40-9, wrestled Thomas Gibbs from Brownsburg High School in his opening State Finals match. westernwaynenews.com/tigers-golli...

About 150 hours of meetings went into the second phase of developing Richmond Community Schools’ new strategic plan. westernwaynenews.com/rcs-board-ap...

Washington, D.C., should be influenced by less-partisan local government, rather than the other way around, Pete Buttigieg told those attending his talk in Richmond last week. westernwaynenews.com/buttigieg-ge...

Indiana University East senior Ashlynne Osborne is sharing her recent policy and research work at the state level. westernwaynenews.com/iue-student-...

Centerville-Abington Community Schools is developing plans for live online instruction if more weather calamities arise yet this year. westernwaynenews.com/centerville-...

Richmond's Middlefork Reservoir will host Special Olympics Indiana's Polar Plunge this season. westernwaynenews.com/freezin-for-...

Last fall, community and corporate partners made a major contribution to IU East’s Wolfmart, enhancing its service to on-campus students.  westernwaynenews.com/major-gift-d...

A trailer wash is planned for a 5-acre site in the Midwest Industrial Park. westernwaynenews.com/trailer-wash...

Lincoln Middle/High School students are leading their school’s renovation celebration. westernwaynenews.com/students-hel...

A Williamsburg man who builds furniture is now able to build an office shed where customers can order and pick up his custom pieces. westernwaynenews.com/furniture-bu...

Dr. Jennifer Bales, Wayne County’s health officer, highlighted cancer prevention tips during the Feb. 9 Wayne County Board of Health meeting. westernwaynenews.com/simple-steps...

Certification for county veterans affairs officers will take a step up beginning July 1. westernwaynenews.com/state-standa...

The Wayne County Health Department conducted food inspections for eight businesses between Jan. 17 and Jan. 30. westernwaynenews.com/missing-ther...

Cambridge City is prioritizing acquiring two vehicles for snow removal and water, park and cemetery maintenance. westernwaynenews.com/town-not-stu...

During its Feb. 12 meeting, Richmond's parks board approved GM/RL Turner Development as the project manager for the final phases of the Whitewater Gorge Activation project. westernwaynenews.com/parks-board-...

A new program will be offered weekly for youth ages 13-17 at The Club Teen Center, 1990 W. Main St., in Richmond. westernwaynenews.com/boys-girls-c...

A program that helps homeless men will be permitted at Rock Solid Ministries after a Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals decision Feb. 11. westernwaynenews.com/downtown-hom...

After the death of a longtime member of Fountain City's town council, plans are in the works to fill his seat. westernwaynenews.com/republicans-...

Hagerstown’s FFA members were spotlighted at the Nettle Creek School Board meeting on Feb. 11. westernwaynenews.com/ffa-members-...

Performers from Wayne, Randolph and Henry counties spent hours on Valentine's Day sharing their love of color guard with audiences in Indiana and Ohio. westernwaynenews.com/color-guards...

Part of a historic downtown Richmond building must be demolished, according to the Richmond Historic Preservation Commission’s president. westernwaynenews.com/damaged-port...

The Richmond gymnastics team traveled to Rushville on Wednesday, Feb. 11, for a meet with the Lady Lions. westernwaynenews.com/ferriells-5-...

Centerville is one step closer to adopting a food and beverage tax, but council will take into account residents’ displeasure or support during a public hearing before deciding. westernwaynenews.com/town-readies...

The Richmond Red Devils hosted Kokomo in a North Central Conference game on Friday, Feb. 13. westernwaynenews.com/red-devils-f...

While the filing deadline passed for Wayne County Republicans and Democrats, primary voters will see a few differences from the list of candidates shared by Western Wayne News in our Feb. 11 edition. westernwaynenews.com/2-township-c...

Hagerstown sophomore August “Gus” Golliher was the lone Wayne County wrestler to advance to the state finals from the Feb. 14 semi-state. westernwaynenews.com/tiger-wrestl...

Deadlines loom for voters to register to vote for the first time, correct out-of-date names or addresses on voter registration rolls, or apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them. westernwaynenews.com/voters-in-pr...

Lincoln High School Student Government members are helping plan a candlelight vigil in memory of a classmate who died in a house fire. westernwaynenews.com/students-pla...

The Fun and Science Show was held on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Civic Hall Performing Arts Center in Richmond. westernwaynenews.com/photos-gizmo...

Citing challenges for a very large start-up organization, local officials gave Liberation Bioindustries its second extension for a $250,000 financial incentive. westernwaynenews.com/economic-dev...