Western Wayne News, Cambridge City, IN (2025)

01/17/2025

Renaissance food, shopping and entertainment are planned to benefit a performing arts venue.

Volunteers are again organizing a Valentine’s Madrigal Feast for Feb. 8.

Renaissance food, shopping and entertainment are planned to benefit a performing arts venue. Volunteers are again organizing a Valentine’s Madrigal Feast at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, in Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. A marketplace will open the festivities. Revelers can purchase mementos and gift...

01/17/2025

The Centerville and Richmond boys and girls combined to raise $693 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer research in a pink-out dual swim meet held at Centerville High School on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

The Centerville and Richmond boys and girls combined to raise $693 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer research in a pink-out dual swim meet held at Centerville High School on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Centerville used their superior depth to win both meets. The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lady ...

01/17/2025

Inspectors discovered three critical and 12 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments.

The violations included lighting issues, unsanitary employee practices, missing or malfunctioning equipment, and dirt, dust and food debris in food and bar areas.

Inspectors discovered three critical and 12 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations included lighting issues, unsanitary employee practices, missing or malfunctioning equipment, and dirt, dust and food debris in food and bar areas. Esta...

01/17/2025

Two of Richmond Community Schools’ newest board members have stepped up to its top leadership roles.

The board unanimously chose Kym Pickering as president and Austin Brann as vice president.

Two of Richmond Community Schools’ newest board members have stepped up to its top leadership roles. The board unanimously chose Kym Pickering as president and Austin Brann as vice president. Pickering, who joined the board in 2023, is a 1997 Richmond High School graduate and has four children att...

01/16/2025

Nettle Creek School Corporation is in good financial shape, according to financial reports for the 2024 year.

Nettle Creek School Corporation is in good financial shape, according to financial reports for the 2024 year. Every Indiana public school corporation must file a yearly financial report with the Indiana Department of Education. For 2024, Nettle Creek reported that its fund balances equal 32.9% of an...

01/16/2025

A long-awaited makeover for Lincoln Middle/High School’s indoor athletic facilities should be under contract in about two weeks.

A long-awaited makeover for Lincoln Middle/High School’s indoor athletic facilities should be under contract in about two weeks. Western Wayne Schools board is scheduled to award a contract on Jan. 28 for Phase 1 of a renovation project that a $12.2 million bond offering is financing. Construction...

01/16/2025

Centerville and Hagerstown will be represented at the IHSAA state finals for girls wrestling on Friday, Jan. 17, at the Corteva Coliseum on the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Centerville and Hagerstown will be represented at the IHSAA state finals for girls wrestling on Friday, Jan. 17, at the Corteva Coliseum on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Abigail Gilbert (Hagerstown) finished third in the 125-pound weight class and will advance to the state finals with a record of...

01/16/2025

An organization serving those who've experienced domestic violence or sexual assault has a new office.

The local advocacy organization, formerly known as Genesis, became part of Muncie-based A Better Way in October of 2021. https://buff.ly/4hecAqn

An organization serving those who’ve experienced domestic violence or sexual assault has a new office. A Better Way has moved to 66 S. 12th St. in Richmond. Leaders say the new office provides a welcoming environment for staff and visitors, space for collaboration, and enhanced outreach capabili...

01/15/2025

Three local organizations are teaming to bring regional performers for a free community event.

The program, called “Rhythm & Reflection: Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.,” will take place from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18.

Three local organizations are teaming to bring regional performers for a free community event. The program, called “Rhythm & Reflection: Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.,” will take place from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Morrisson-Reeves Library, Richmond Art Museum and Earlham Coll...

01/15/2025

When longtime rivals Centerville and Northeastern arrived at Robert E. Clark Gymnasium in Hagerstown for the Wayne County championship game on Saturday, Jan. 11, the atmosphere was electric.

When longtime rivals Centerville and Northeastern arrived at Robert E. Clark Gymnasium in Hagerstown for the Wayne County championship game on Saturday, Jan. 11, the atmosphere was electric. Both teams had strong vocal support from the large crowd. The defending champion Bulldogs set the tempo and p...

01/15/2025

The Northeastern Lady Knights, state-ranked fourth in 2A, were expected to win the Wayne County Tournament championship for the sixth consecutive year when they squared off against the Centerville Lady Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 11, for the title.

The Northeastern Lady Knights, state-ranked fourth in 2A, were expected to win the Wayne County Tournament championship for the sixth consecutive year when they squared off against the Centerville Lady Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 11, for the title. Even though the Lady Bulldogs had the advantage of m...

01/15/2025

A former electrical inspector for the City of Richmond, Tom Canon, is Hagerstown’s new building code enforcement officer and building inspector.

A former electrical inspector for the City of Richmond, Tom Canon, is Hagerstown’s new building code enforcement officer and building inspector. Canon started his new job on Jan. 8 after the position had been vacant for nearly three months. He may be contacted at Town Hall, 49 E. College St., or b...

01/14/2025

In a game played at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, the Centerville Bulldogs led wire-to-wire to defeat the Hagerstown Tigers 59-41.

In a game played at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, the Centerville Bulldogs led wire-to-wire to defeat the Hagerstown Tigers 59-41. The game was initially scheduled for Friday, Jan. 10 and rescheduled because of inclement weather, which means that the Bulldogs will get little rest before the champ...

01/14/2025

The opening-round game of the Wayne County basketball tournament between Northeastern and Cambridge City Lincoln, originally scheduled for Friday, Jan. 10, was rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 11, with a 10 a.m. start because of inclement weather.

The additional time to prepare had little impact.

The opening-round game of the Wayne County basketball tournament between Northeastern and Cambridge City Lincoln, originally scheduled for Friday, Jan. 10, was rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 11, with a 10 a.m. start because of inclement weather. The additional time to prepare had little impact. The L...

01/14/2025

As snow continued falling Jan. 5, blowing and drifting on county roads, Wayne County’s commissioners declared a Level II travel watch.

It was the first Level II declaration since Dec. 23, 2022. Commissioners met Jan. 8 with Matthew Cain, director of the county’s Emergency Management Agency and Emergency Communications Center, and Mike Sharp, supervisor of the Highway Department, to discuss the Jan. 5 and 6 snow event.

As snow continued falling Jan. 5, blowing and drifting on county roads, Wayne County’s commissioners declared a Level II travel watch. It was the first Level II declaration since Dec. 23, 2022, when neither Brad Dwenger nor Aaron Roberts yet occupied his commissioner seat. With that in mind, commi...

01/14/2025

The Lincoln Golden Eagles faced 2A 11th ranked Northeastern in the Wayne County tournament opening round on Thursday, Jan. 9, in a game played at Hagerstown, for the right to advance to the championship game.

The Lincoln Golden Eagles faced 2A 11th ranked Northeastern in the Wayne County tournament opening round on Thursday, Jan. 9, in a game played at Hagerstown, for the right to advance to the championship game. The Eagles went to battle without leading scorer and rebounder Aidan Munchel (24 ppg, 8...

01/14/2025

Wayne County nonprofit and government leaders continue collaborating to expand child care seats, addressing needs expressed by employers and families in recent years.

Wayne County nonprofit and government leaders continue collaborating to expand child care seats, addressing needs expressed by employers and families in recent years. The latest addition is Richmond Family YMCA’s new west-side Richmond day care center. The YMCA Stidham Family Daycare Center is in ...

01/14/2025

The Centerville Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket to the championship game in the opening round game of the Wayne County tournament, played on Thursday, Jan. 9, with a 39-19 win over Hagerstown.

The Centerville Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket to the championship game in the opening round game of the Wayne County tournament, played on Thursday, Jan. 9, with a 39-19 win over Hagerstown. Centerville senior Taelynn Swartz scored the first 7 points of the game and Kendall Nelson scored off ...

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