Wayne County residents can now make appointments for free help with their tax forms in the coming weeks. A dozen AARP Certified Tax Aide volunteers are offering assistance through April 10 by appointment only at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Those seeking advice can call 765-203-1788 to reserve a time with a tax […]
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Centerville’s library closing Feb. 23-March 3
Centerville’s library will be closed from Feb. 23 through March 3 as part of its ongoing renovation. Director Curran Koehler said the use of polyurethane during those days would make it difficult to breathe in the building. Koehler said the library is expected to reopen March 4 for normal hours. The historic Jones Room renovation […]
Schools receive help with athletic expenses
Ten high schools in Wayne, Fayette and Randolph counties recently received funding for athletic supplies to help prevent or care for sports-related injuries. Reid Health Community Benefit’s $11,000 total donation will reach 2,630 student-athletes this year. High schools receiving the donation included Centerville, Hagerstown, Lincoln, Northeastern, Richmond, Seton, Randolph Southern, Connersville, Union City and Winchester. […]
Clock counts down to eclipse
A solar eclipse countdown clock is being unveiled as part of a celebration leading up to the historic event. Richmond/Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau and Primex Design & Fabrication are planning the celebration at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at Old National Road Welcome Center, 5701 National Road E., Richmond. Primex’s clock will travel […]
When snow flies, run to the hills
Residents enjoyed the fresh snowfall over the weekend by heading to their favorite sledding spots. Roosevelt Hill in Richmond’s Glen Miller Park saw lots of activity, with people coasting and laughing on tubes, snowboards, sleds and more. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News. Photos by Joshua Smith
Weather spotter training set for March 11
Learn to recognize severe weather conditions with weather spotter training March 11. Wayne County Emergency Management Agency is partnering with Ohio agencies in Darke and Preble counties for the training from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Preble County Fairgrounds EXPO Expansion Center, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, Ohio. Registration is available at https://forms.office.com/g/piXEZunxpZ or […]
Youth soccer programs now registering players
Western Wayne and Richmond youth soccer programs are registering players for upcoming league seasons. In Western Wayne, boys and girls soccer players from preschool through high school may register Feb. 23 and 24 for a community soccer program. The registration sessions will be 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 23 and 10 a.m. to noon Feb. […]
NAACP branch plans Feb. 17 membership rally
Richmond’s NAACP branch #3066 is organizing a membership rally that encourages prospective and current members to gather for an afternoon of fellowship, food, education and solidarity. The event takes place at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Richmond High School’s cafeteria, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Local group 2.0 Band will provide entertainment, and current […]
Fountain City forms Main Street organization
Fountain City has formed the Fountain City Forward nonprofit Main Street organization. The group is committed to maximizing opportunities for historical preservation, revitalization and beautification as well as technological and safety enhancements, according to a news release. Fountain City Forward is working with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to obtain Indiana Main […]
Citing illness, WWS plans online learning Thursday, closing Friday
Western Wayne Schools will have an online learning day Thursday, Feb. 8, and will be closed Friday, Feb. 9, because of “a significant increase in illness among both our staff and students,” according to a statement posted to social media. A recent surge in contagious illnesses has resulted in a substantial number of absences among […]