Officials waiting for word to close cafes

Internet cafes are continuing to operate in parts of Wayne County and across the state in violation of a state Supreme Court ban prohibiting the sweepstakes games as gambling. Most of the establishments closed last week in compliance with...

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Warm weather could cause crop confusion

Wayne County residents driving by wheat fields in some areas of the county might think that the crop is looking good, and it is -- if it was late February or March. And while the moderate weather that is expected...

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Battling the flu: Just in case

About the only obstacle to getting a flu shot in Wayne County is taking the time to go in and get it. A quick canvass Friday showed an ample supply of the flu vaccine, with no waiting. Only two outlets...

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Heating bill assistance numbers lower

Through Friday, 428 Wayne County households have been approved for assistance with their heating bills through the state-administered federal Low Income Energy Assistance Program. That brings the total aid received to $93,100, as compared to 468 households and $127,400...

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Wayne County Public Schools science fair winners announced

Wayne County Public Schools' annual science fair was held Jan. 12 at Greenwood Middle School. The following is a complete list of winners and their categories in the local contest. K-12 Division Winner: Isaiah Austin of Meadow Lane Elementary...

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Red Cross blood drives

Following is the schedule of the remaining January blood drives for the Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross: * Jan. 15 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church. * Jan. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to...

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