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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 2h

Northeastern Wayne Schools hired a new assistant principal and discussed electric buses, a valedictorian wall and 2026 budgets during its Oct. 15 meeting. westernwaynenews.com/nws-wont-buy...

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Centerville hosted the Triton Central Tigers on Friday, Oct. 24, in an opening-round game in 2A Sectional No. 38. westernwaynenews.com/late-tiger-t...

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The Tigers hosted Union City on Friday, Oct. 24, to open postseason play in 1A sectional 44 and ended the Indians' season with a 31-13 win. westernwaynenews.com/tigers-win-r...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 18h

Teams and individuals who advanced from cross country sectionals held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Mount Vernon (Fortville). westernwaynenews.com/knight-advan...

Knight advances to state; season ends for others - Western Wayne News

Teams and individuals who advanced from cross country sectionals held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Mount Vernon (Fortville). Noblesville, Rushville, Shelbyville and Southwestern (Hanover) traveled to…

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With a unanimous school board vote, Centerville-Abington Community Schools has committed to joining a new athletics/academic conference. westernwaynenews.com/bulldogs-tim...

Bulldogs: Time’s right for move - Western Wayne News

With a unanimous school board vote, Centerville-Abington Community Schools has committed to joining a new athletics/academic conference. After hearing Athletic Director Clay Bolser’s updates and his…

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 21h

Richmond will spend $174,000 to study North West Fifth Street and another $153,100 for design of a multiuse trail extension from the Depot District to the Cardinal Greenway. westernwaynenews.com/n-w-5th-corr...

N.W. 5th corridor study costs $174,000 - Western Wayne News

Richmond will spend $174,000 to study North West Fifth Street and another $153,100 for design of a multiuse trail extension from the Depot District to the Cardinal Greenway. The city’s Board of…

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 3d

An internationally known author who spent her teen years in Wayne County will sign copies of her latest novel, which is a thriller focused on high school students. westernwaynenews.com/bestselling-...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 4d

Centerville’s town council heard about several safety topics, including a request for a crosswalk after a vehicle struck a child, a suggested parking restriction and upcoming sidewalk repairs. westernwaynenews.com/parent-seeks...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 4d

Flu season has begun, making this the best time to receive an influenza vaccine, according to the county health officer. westernwaynenews.com/flu-season-m...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 4d

India Cruse-Griffin is booked and busy. The Richmond native and retired Richmond High School art teacher’s calling card is filled as far out as May 2026. westernwaynenews.com/artist-owns-...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 4d

A Richmond family received permission to build an accessory dwelling for a family member on their South 22nd Street property. westernwaynenews.com/bza-allows-a...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 5d

Wayne County Health Department inspectors discovered 11 taverns, restaurants, convenience stores and a grocer out of compliance during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. westernwaynenews.com/food-inspect...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 5d

Wayne County’s commissioners plan to add 95 vehicle parking spaces at the county’s fairgrounds. westernwaynenews.com/commissioner...

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Cambridge City is facing increasing challenges to its 2026 budget from rising property tax caps. westernwaynenews.com/cambridge-ci...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 5d

Are you looking for something to do in October? View the attached calendar to find events of all kinds through the rest of the month into November. westernwaynenews.com/community-ev...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 5d

Greens Fork Town Council and Centerville Town Council are just two government entities having meetings this week. Interested in attending a public meeting? View the attached calendar of meetings. westernwaynenews.com/public-meeti...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 6d

When the runners representing 16 schools lined up at the starting line at the Rushville cross country sectional on Saturday, Oct. 18, they were competing for a chance to advance to the Shelbyville regional on Saturday, Oct. 25. westernwaynenews.com/richmond-run...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 6d

Wayne County Council approved a 2026 budget that includes padding to ensure they receive as much property tax revenue as possible. westernwaynenews.com/county-oks-p...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 6d

People rallied Saturday, Oct. 18, in Richmond for a “No Kings” event, joining the national effort to support limits on presidential power. westernwaynenews.com/photos-resid...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 6d

In this episode of the Western Wayne News podcast, Richmond family physician Dr. Andrew Deitsch reflects on the power of long-term relationships in medicine, the joys and challenges of small-town practice, and how true healing begins with listening. westernwaynenews.com/podcast-epis...

Podcast Episode: Andrew Deitsch - Western Wayne News

Richmond family physician Dr. Andrew Deitsch has spent decades caring for patients in the same community where he grew up — and where his father practiced before him. In this episode of the Western…

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 6d

The Northeastern Knights hosted Hagerstown on Friday, Oct. 17, on its senior night. westernwaynenews.com/knights-clin...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 7d

East Germantown's clerk-treasurer has retired, and someone new must take on her many duties. westernwaynenews.com/party-workin...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 7d

Through a painstaking, line-by-line approach, Richmond’s second attempt at a 2026 budget progresses toward financial health and sustainability, but more work remains next year and beyond. westernwaynenews.com/new-2026-bud...

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 7d

Freshman Alexander Harrick (Richmond High School) took the first step toward his quest to the state finals by defeating Kyle Beck (Southwestern High School) in a regional semifinal match played at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, on the courts at North Central HS. westernwaynenews.com/storybook-se...

Storybook season ends at regional championship match - Western Wayne News

Freshman Alexander Harrick (Richmond High School) took the first step toward his quest to the state finals by defeating Kyle Beck (Southwestern High School) in a regional semifinal matcih played at…

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Western Wayne News @westernwaynenews.bsky.social · 7d

When Northeastern and Hagerstown volleyball teams took the floor for the sectional championship on Saturday, Oct. 18, the atmosphere was electric. westernwaynenews.com/knights-hois...

Knights hoist 2A sectional trophy - Western Wayne News

When Northeastern and Hagerstown volleyball teams took the floor for the sectional championship on Saturday, Oct. 18, the atmosphere was electric. Two neighboring schools, both led by outstanding…

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