Local News for Wayne County Indiana

IN 1 (Mile Point 58.6 - 62): Paving operations., between Cambridge City and 3 miles south of the Hagerstown area ⚉ US 35 (Mile Point 10.8 - 11.4): Road closed., 2 to 3 miles west of the Richmond area

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Potbellied pig can stay in town

Western Wayne News · 9 hours ago

Oscar the miniature pig can stay home, just like it says in the “This Little Piggy” nursery rhyme lyrics. He...

RCS: Tech, security concerns abated

Western Wayne News · 12 hours ago

In addition to alleged Title IX inequities, Richmond Community Schools addressed recent security and technology concerns during its Oct. 9...

Cambridge City welcomes newest pizza chain, Chicago's Pizza

Palladium-Item · 23 hours ago

In the first week of its opening, co-owner Katie Lennex said Chicago's Pizza saw 1,000 customers walk through its door.

Election Day Q&A: Western Wayne School Board at-large seat

Palladium-Item · 1 day ago

Two candidates, Jennifer Risch and Todd Patterson, face off for the District D seat on Western Wayne's School Board.

Alumni recognized for health, education, busing contributions

Western Wayne News · 3 days ago

A Richmond college is honoring seven alumni who’ve made an impact on children’s health, environmental education and transportation. Earlham College’s...

Courthouse projects nearly ready for bidding

Western Wayne News · 3 days ago

Wayne County’s historic courthouse had its exterior repaired and restored in a project that took more than a year. With...

State officials find water in fuel tank

Western Wayne News · 3 days ago

State officials have confirmed that nearly 6 inches of water was found in an underground gas storage tank at a...

Girls Inc. honoring 5

Western Wayne News · 4 days ago

Four women and one girl are being honored in November for being strong, smart, bold and inspiring. Girls Inc. of...

Council pulls $800K from budget appropriation

Western Wayne News · 4 days ago

Richmond Common Council appropriated nearly $60 million for the city’s 2025 budget Oct. 7, but not before removing more than...

Utility leader thanks crews, customers

Western Wayne News · 4 days ago

Hurricane Helene pounded Wayne County with strong winds and torrential rain Sept. 27 that wreaked havoc on the Richmond Power...

Centerville’s budget moves closer to passage

Western Wayne News · 4 days ago

Centerville officials conducted a brief meeting to introduce its 2025 budget and have planned another one for its potential passage....

Centerville preserves school mementos

Western Wayne News · 4 days ago

It’s no longer a matter of deciding whether to demolish Centerville-Abington’s annex where many students previously studied. It’s now a...

Richmond Friends School recognized as worldwide 'School of Distinction'

Palladium-Item · 4 days ago

Last year, Centerville-Abington Community Schools was honored as a Cognia School School of Distinction. This year, Richmond Friends School holds...

Richmond resident faces battery charge after allegedly slapping child

Palladium-Item · 4 days ago

The Richmond resident was charged in Wayne Circuit Court with battery resulting in bodily injury to a person less than...

RCS hires law firm for audit of athletics

Western Wayne News · 4 days ago

Richmond Community Schools’ board agreed to hire an outside law firm to conduct a Title IX audit of Richmond High...

Reviewers say school among world’s top 60

Western Wayne News · 5 days ago

Richmond Friends School, which serves students in preschool through eighth grade, has been named a 2024 Cognia School of Distinction...

Funding plan incentivizes homebuilders

Western Wayne News · 5 days ago

In an effort to squeeze more housing availability out of existing space, Wayne County economic leaders are requesting at least...

Contracts approved for demolition

Western Wayne News · 5 days ago

Contracts approved for demolition By Mike Emery The Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved contracts worth nearly $725,000...

Exception allows 4,200 hogs

Western Wayne News · 5 days ago

A Williamsburg couple received a special exception to operate a hog confined feeding operation at a 48-acre North Centerville Road...

Inspectors note cold cheese sauce, missing thermometers

Western Wayne News · 6 days ago

Inspectors discovered six critical and 16 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations ranged from...