Dec 17, 2025 | Event, Forward Wayne County, News, Our Community, Our People, Story
Picture this: it’s August, and the local Hobby Lobby store has already started rolling out its Christmas decorations. “It’s not even fall yet,” you think to yourself. Well, that was me this past August, shopping for last-minute details for my September wedding, when I...
Nov 25, 2025 | Forward Wayne County, News, Our Community, Story
Small businesses are the backbone of thriving communities, and Wayne County is fortunate to have such a variety of successful businesses. A crucial part of helping these businesses grow is telling their stories and promoting their services, something that two Wayne...
Nov 24, 2025 | Forward Wayne County, Neighborhood Development, News, Our Community, Story
The Wayne County Foundation has committed a $1 million impact investment to support transformative neighborhood revitalization efforts in Richmond’s Vaile neighborhood. The investment, made in partnership with Intend Indiana, the Indiana Economic Development...
Oct 29, 2025 | News, Our Community, Story
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 accessible community is...
Sep 9, 2025 | Forward Wayne County, Main Street Coalition, Neighborhood Development, News, Our Community, Story
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...
Jun 25, 2025 | Forward Wayne County, News, Our Community, Story
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...
