Western Wayne News

Western Wayne News Wayne County, Indiana’s local newspaper. The Western Wayne News is Wayne County, Indiana’s local newspaper.

With an award-winning staff that includes professional journalists, we report on community news, events, sports, government affairs, arts, education, healthcare, business and more. We publish online throughout the week and in print once per week, delivered by mail or available at various retail locations. We reach thousands of subscribers in Cambridge City, Centerville, Richmond, Hagerstown, Milto

n, Dublin, Pershing, Fountain City, Economy, Greens Fork and other locations around the country. Our social media approach and guidelines are at https://westernwaynenews.com/about/social-media/.

Hayes Arboretum in Richmond has been upgraded to Level II accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program an...
11/21/2025

Hayes Arboretum in Richmond has been upgraded to Level II accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum.

Hayes Arboretum in Richmond has been upgraded to Level II accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum. The recognition highlights Hayes’ progress in meeting professional standards for arboreta and botanical gardens. The arboretum first earned Level I status...

Beth Ann Overfield, visual art teacher and department head at Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School, has been named one of 28 e...
11/21/2025

Beth Ann Overfield, visual art teacher and department head at Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School, has been named one of 28 educators nationwide selected for a professional development fellowship.

Beth Ann Overfield, visual art teacher and department head at Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School, has been named one of 28 educators nationwide selected for a professional development fellowship. Overfield, who has taught at Nettle Creek Schools since 2009, will join the 2025–2026 ARTEFFECT Ambassador...

Donations to the Community Food Pantry were accepted during a drop-off event at Walmart in Richmond, Friday, Nov. 14, 20...
11/21/2025

Donations to the Community Food Pantry were accepted during a drop-off event at Walmart in Richmond, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

Donations to the Community Food Pantry were accepted during a drop-off event at Walmart in Richmond, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Workers thanked those who donated and loaded donated items. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News. A version of this article appeared in the No...

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is accepting applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholars...
11/20/2025

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is accepting applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship.

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is accepting applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, which offers up to $40,000 in financial aid for aspiring teachers who commit to teaching in Indiana for at least five years after graduation. Created in 2016, the program prov...

Richmond's farmers market is working to ensure residents can purchase fresh, local food, regardless of their financial s...
11/20/2025

Richmond's farmers market is working to ensure residents can purchase fresh, local food, regardless of their financial situation.

Richmond’s farmers market is working to ensure residents can purchase fresh, local food, regardless of their financial situation. Richmond Parks and Recreation has introduced a new initiative at the Richmond Farmers Market, called Bridging the Gap, that gives any SNAP/EBT cardholder up to $40 per ...

Wayne County Health Department inspectors found eight issues during recent routine inspections of local food establishme...
11/20/2025

Wayne County Health Department inspectors found eight issues during recent routine inspections of local food establishments ranging from a worker eating while preparing food to outdated foods.

Wayne County Health Department inspectors found eight issues during recent routine inspections of local food establishments ranging from a worker eating while preparing food to outdated foods. They also investigated a complaint of mold found in a discount store cooler. The classification of being in...

According to a report from superintendent Emily Schaeffer at the district's Nov. 12 board meeting, it has distributed ov...
11/20/2025

According to a report from superintendent Emily Schaeffer at the district's Nov. 12 board meeting, it has distributed over 152 bags of food over the course of five weeks as part of the weekend backpack program.

Nettle Creek School District continues working to meet student needs in a variety of forms. According to a report from superintendent Emily Schaeffer at the district’s Nov. 12 board meeting, it has distributed over 152 bags of food over the course of five weeks as part of the weekend backpack prog...

Those who attended the former Milton School, built in 1923, closed in 1996 and demolished in 2019, have a new website to...
11/19/2025

Those who attended the former Milton School, built in 1923, closed in 1996 and demolished in 2019, have a new website to help keep the memories alive.

Those who attended the former Milton School, built in 1923, closed in 1996 and demolished in 2019, have a new website to help keep the memories alive. MiltonIndianaAlumni.org was created to house articles about the school and the town’s history, as well as details of upcoming gatherings for the sc...

View the attached calendar to find events planned for the rest of November through December.
11/19/2025

View the attached calendar to find events planned for the rest of November through December.

Wednesday, Nov. 19 Thursday, Nov. 20 Nov. 21-23 Friday, Nov. 21 Saturday, Nov. 22 Nov. 22-23 Monday, Nov. 24 Tuesday, Nov. 25 Wednesday, Nov. 26 Thursday, Nov. 27 Friday, Nov. 28 Nov. 28-30 Saturday, Nov. 29 Monday, Dec. 1 Tuesday, Dec. 2 Wednesday, Dec. 3 Thursday, Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 5 Dec. 5-6 Sa...

Several public meetings are being held throughout this week. View the attached calendar to find a meeting that interests...
11/19/2025

Several public meetings are being held throughout this week. View the attached calendar to find a meeting that interests you.

Wednesday, Nov. 19 Thursday, Nov. 20 Monday, Nov. 24 Tuesday, Nov. 25 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda. A version of this article appeared in the November 19 2025 print edition of the Western Wayne News.

After a lengthy debate, Richmond's Board of Zoning Appeals approved a couple's request to allow their neighborhood home ...
11/19/2025

After a lengthy debate, Richmond's Board of Zoning Appeals approved a couple's request to allow their neighborhood home to be used as a short-term rental during its Wednesday, Nov. 12 meeting.

After a lengthy debate, Richmond’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved a couple’s request to allow their neighborhood home to be used as a short-term rental during its Wednesday, Nov. 12 meeting. Petition BZA 18-2025, filed by the Rothwell Family Trust, sought a special exception to continue operat...

The Northeastern Lady Knights, ranked sixth in the 2A poll, traveled to play the Yorktown Lady Tigers on Thursday, Nov. ...
11/19/2025

The Northeastern Lady Knights, ranked sixth in the 2A poll, traveled to play the Yorktown Lady Tigers on Thursday, Nov. 13.

The Northeastern Lady Knights, ranked sixth in the 2A poll, traveled to play the Yorktown Lady Tigers on Thursday, Nov. 13.  The Lady Knights overcame early foul trouble to build a 23-21 lead at halftime and extended the lead to 38-33 after three quarters. The Lady Tigers battled back in the fourth...

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Western Wayne News is one of two weekly Wayne County newspapers owned and published by Hometown Media Group located in Cambridge City, Indiana. These papers are filled with local and relevant news and events serving current and former Wayne County residents and friends. Subscriber rates range from $35 - $45/year for 52 issues, based on mailing address. To obtain additional information or subscribe, visit www.hmgccity.com or by call 765-478-5448 Tuesday through Thursday 9:00a - 5:00p.