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Inclusivity in Wayne County Playgrounds
October is National Disability Awareness Month, and if you’ve been following along on our social media, chances are you’ve seen the “Disability Awareness Community Highlight” posts we’ve been making. While the work of ensuring an inclusive and...
Intern Insights on Wayne County
In September we are focusing on all things related to government. Forward Wayne County hired two interns this summer to assist with community planning and development. Tucker Burris, an IU East student, and Jaxin McCree, a Ball State student, spent the summer engaging...
Work-Based Learning
For the month of August, we explored the wide range of career opportunities available right here in Wayne County. We featured many local businesses and career paths on Forward Wayne County’s social media. Continuing this month’s theme of employability, I had the...
Back to School Tips for Parents & Students
Back to school—While some students dread it, many parents look forward to their children returning to a structured routine. The transition from spending every day in the sun to long hours spent indoors behind a desk can be a challenge. Last year, according to ILEARN...
New Project Underway in Cambridge City!
In June, we focused on exploring all things arts and culture in Wayne County. I had a lot of fun researching the many ways Wayne County incorporates arts and culture into its communities. As someone who’s not originally from the area, I've learned a great deal about...
Redefining the Word “Senior”
This month we focused on health and wellness, specifically how social connections contribute to overall well-being. What better way to highlight this than by spotlighting a place dedicated to fostering those connections? Wayne County is home to numerous senior...
Wayne Bank Shred Days
Our theme for April is environment, and it’s only fitting that we got to experience every form of weather this month—Rain, snow, ice, sunshine—you name it. Not only that, but April is also the month that celebrates Earth Day on the 22nd. This month, we focused on...
Beyond the Books: How Libraries Shape Neighborhood Development
This month’s theme for Forward Wayne County is Neighborhood Development. In light of this, I’ve spent the last few weeks asset-mapping Wayne County. Posts about Wayne County’s natural, cultural, human, social, political, built, and financial capital can be found on...
All About Me!
Hello everyone! My name is Jalyn Bruns, Forward Wayne County’s new communications intern. I am extremely excited about the many opportunities I’ve been given so far, including writing my own monthly blog! I decided that I will share a little bit about myself, discuss...
Four Leaf Honey Farm- Creating a big BUZZ in Wayne County
Four Leaf Honey Farm, a family-owned beekeeping supply store and retail shop is owned and operated by the 3rd generation beekeepers, The Alexanders. Under their leadership, the farm is creating a big buzz in Wayne County. We asked them to share about their business...
County Government- Service and Fiscal Responsibility
When is it comes to County Government, we couldn’t think of a better guest blogger than Beth Leisure, President of the Wayne County Council. We asked her to tell our readers and followers about service and what the Council does on a weekly basis. Here are her...
Why Small-Town Government is Important
We are thrilled that Barb Irvin, Economy’s Clerk/Treasurer, is our blog guest writer for this month as we look at government. Barb is a fellow Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) Core Committee member for Wayne County. She shares her perspective on why small-town...
Cambridge City Main Street – All About Community
As we wrap up Main Street month, Forward Wayne County asked Troy Lewis, President of Cambridge City Main Street, to share his perspective on the importance of his organization. He shared that Cambridge City Main Street is all about community: Our events, our...
Main Street Centerville- Unique History Driving Redevelopment
Forward Wayne County’s focus on Main Streets this month leads us to Main Street Centerville. They are using their unique history to drive redevelopment. Mindy Myers, with Main Street Centerville, shares why Centerville is so special: Main Street Centerville’s mission...
Fountain City Forward–A Community Organization on a Mission
As Forward Wayne County kicks off Main Street month, we thought is would be fitting to introduce Wayne County to its newest Main Street Group, Fountain City Forward. Rett Foster, with the group, shares that they are a community organization on a mission. Fountain...
Why Free Shakespeare in the Park?
As Forward Wayne County closes out its focus on Arts and Culture this month, we asked Ray Ontko, Richmond Shakespeare Festival board president, why public theater, and specifically free Shakespeare, is important. Richmond Shakespeare Festival (RSF) provides Free...
