Western Wayne News

12/31/2025

Quick reminder: there is no print edition of the Western Wayne News coming out this week; our next issue is January 7. Have a happy new year!

12/28/2025

Richmond Police Department officers will receive 3% noncompounding raises each of the next two years after agreeing to a contract with the city.

Richmond Police Department officers will receive 3% noncompounding raises each of the next two years after agreeing to a contract with the city. During its Dec. 18 meeting, Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved the new two-year contract with the Fraternal Order of Police John Hennig...

12/27/2025

Richmond Community Schools’ 2026 board meeting schedule is about half that of years past.

Richmond Community Schools’ 2026 board meeting schedule is about half that of years past. For years, the board has met at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays, with exceptions around school vacations. However, the board now plans to meet most months at 5:30 p.m. the third Wednesday. Board Pr...

12/27/2025

Cambridge City’s council formally approved donations toward efforts to improve quality of life for stray cats and the humans in their neighborhoods.

Cambridge City’s council formally approved donations toward efforts to improve quality of life for stray cats and the humans in their neighborhoods. At its Dec. 8 meeting, council thanked donors for $2,470 to trap, neuter and release cats. The top priority is the East Church Street colony. Donors ...

12/26/2025

In this episode of the WWN Podcast, Mary Crumley-Effinger shares her path from hostess to restaurant owner, her deep ties to the community, and a candid look at a health journey.

In this episode of the Western Wayne News podcast, Kate Jetmore sits down with Mary Crumley-Effinger, managing partner of the Richmond Texas Roadhouse, to talk about growing up in Richmond and Wayne County, choosing to stay, and building a career here from the ground up. Mary shares her path from ho...

12/26/2025

Wayne County Foundation has received a $1.5 million grant to address community needs.

Wayne County Foundation has received a $1.5 million grant to address community needs. The grant, announced Tuesday, Dec. 16, comes from Lilly Endowment Inc. It provides Wayne County Foundation with flexible funding to enhance its grantmaking capacity for compelling, near-term needs. Through its Forw...

12/26/2025

Three organizations are providing Christmas tree disposal this holiday season.

Three organizations are providing Christmas tree disposal this holiday season. Whether real or artificial, the decorative centerpiece should be recycled safely. A version of this article appeared in the December 24 2025 print edition of the Western Wayne News.

12/26/2025

The Wayne County Fairgrounds will have 107 additional parking spots when a new lot east of First Bank Expo Hall is completed.

The Wayne County Fairgrounds will have 107 additional parking spots when a new lot east of First Bank Expo Hall is completed. During the Dec. 17 monthly workshop, Wayne County Council members unanimously gave permission for the project to proceed, promising to appropriate full funding next year. Mik...

12/26/2025

A baker’s dozen of new businesses joined the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrating their official initiation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

A baker’s dozen of new businesses joined the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrating their official initiation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. From food and leisure to health and wellness services, new businesses for every aspect of life are available in Wayne County. For its third loca...

12/25/2025

The Monroe Central Golden Bears, a semi-state team last season, traveled to Hagerstown on Saturday, Dec. 20, for a nonconference game with the Hagerstown Tigers in a tournament-type atmosphere.

The Monroe Central Golden Bears, a semi-state team last season, traveled to Hagerstown on Saturday, Dec. 20, for a nonconference game with the Hagerstown Tigers in a tournament-type atmosphere. The teams traded the lead eight times and the game was tied eight times. The Tigers led 16-12 after the fi...

12/24/2025

The Hagerstown Lady Tiger basketball team hosted the Centerville Lady Bulldogs in a Tri-Eastern Conference game on Friday, Dec. 19.

The Hagerstown Lady Tiger basketball team hosted the Centerville Lady Bulldogs in a Tri-Eastern Conference game on Friday, Dec. 19.  The Lady Bulldogs took an early 13-12 lead at the end of the first quarter before the game took an incredible momentum turn in the second quarter. The Lady Tigers hel...

12/24/2025

View the attached calendar of events to find something fun to do in Wayne County.

Ongoing holiday events Friday, Dec. 26 Saturday, Dec. 27 Sunday, Dec. 28 Dec. 29-Jan. 2 Wednesday, Dec. 31 Friday, Jan. 2 Saturday, Jan. 3 Jan. 3-4 Monday, Jan. 5 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Wednesday, Jan. 7 Thursday, Jan. 8 Friday, Jan. 9 Saturday, Jan. 10 Monday, Jan. 12 Tuesday, Jan. 13 Wednesday, Jan. 14 T...