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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Icy mix headed for area

Most of Wayne County saw an inch to an inch and a half of rain late Sunday night and into Monday, causing localized flooding in some spots. But it is what forecasters say is coming next that has many...

School delay Wednesday

Wayne County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Wednesday morning due to expected inclement weather. School officials are waiting before making any decision on this afternoon's classes or any further cancellations on Wednesday, said Ken Derksen, the director...

New school contract draws board criticism

The quick turnaround in approving $8 million in contracts for school renovation projects was questioned Monday by one member of the Wayne County Board of Education. And that discussion prompted another to suggest that all financial and facility issues...

Pizza store robbed Monday

A masked man armed with a pistol entered the Papa John's Pizza at 2617 Royall Ave. sometime between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m. Monday and left minutes later with an undetermined amount of cash. Sgt. Dale Foster said the suspect...

Firefighters battle blaze, rescue dog

Septimber Clements bolted through fire trucks surrounding 2609 Hill Drive Circle as smoke billowed from her home Monday with one thing on her mind -- where was her dog, Amelia Lorraine. Smoke had heavily damaged the outside of her...

Building collapses

Under heavy rains that fell overnight Sunday and throughout much of the day Monday, a downtown building collapsed on North Center Street. No one was inside the building at 139B N. Center St. when it came crashing down. Nor...