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22/10/2026

🚨Bumping this post up to make sure all the pet-loving families in our community know about the free pet supply distribution this weekend!!🚨

Thanks to the generosity of Humane World for Animals, Animal Care Alliance, and Dot Foods, FREE pet food and supplies will be available to help local families and their furry friends following the August floods! 💚

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 2–4 PM
📍 Dot Foods Parking Lot
14600 Gateway Rd, Cambridge City

🐾 Don't forget!!!

🐾 FREE COMMUNITY PET SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION!

Following the devastating floods in August, Humane World for Animals, Animal Care Alliance, and Dot Foods has generously donated pet food and supplies to help local families and their furry friends! ❤️

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 2–4 PM
📍 Dot Foods Parking Lot
14600 Gateway Rd, Cambridge City

FREE: Dog & cat food, cat litter, and other pet supplies!

💚 Everyone is welcome! Supplies available while they last.

📣 Please share to spread the word!

21/10/2026

What an exciting investment in downtown Hagerstown! 🎉 Congratulations to Hagerstown Brewing Co. + Kitchen. and many others on receiving $200,000 through the READI Downtown Revitalization Grant!

This is a great example of how READI funding can help downtown businesses grow, improve their spaces, create opportunities, and bring new energy to our AMAZING communities! 💜

Downtown business owners you could be next! Applications for READI funding are open through November 9th. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your business and be part of downtown revitalization grant program!

Apply by November 9th! Let's keep building stronger, more vibrant downtowns together! 🚀

📣 Has your business benefited from READI funding? We'd love to hear from you! Share your success story in the comments and help inspire other downtown businesses to take advantage of this opportunity!

We’re beyond excited (and honestly still a little in awe) to share that Hagerstown Brewing Co has been awarded the full $200,000 READI Downtown Revitalization Grant!
This isn’t just a number to us — it’s a real vote of confidence in what we’re building here in downtown Hagerstown. The grant will go directly toward the renovation and build-out of our space at 110 E. Main, helping turn it into a welcoming taproom and kitchen for our neighbors, friends, and visitors.
We know how fortunate we are to receive this support, and we’re not taking it lightly. We’re moving carefully and deliberately so every dollar is used the right way — preserving the character of this building, supporting local trades and materials where we can, and creating something that adds to the heart of our town for years to come.
Thank you to the Wayne County EDC, the READI program, and everyone who has encouraged us along the way. We’re grateful, humbled, and ready to keep putting in the work.
Downtown Hagerstown has so much potential, and we’re proud to be part of bringing more life to it. More updates soon as the project keeps moving forward. 💜💛🍻

16/10/2026

🐾 FREE COMMUNITY PET SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION!

Following the devastating floods in August, Humane World for Animals, Animal Care Alliance, and Dot Foods has generously donated pet food and supplies to help local families and their furry friends! ❤️

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 2–4 PM
📍 Dot Foods Parking Lot
14600 Gateway Rd, Cambridge City

FREE: Dog & cat food, cat litter, and other pet supplies!

💚 Everyone is welcome! Supplies available while they last.

📣 Please share to spread the word!

12/10/2026

Have you heard the news? The READI Downtown Revitalization Grant is open for Round 2!

There’s up to $1 million in funding available to help bring new life to properties and communities across Wayne County!

📍 Eligible locations: Cambridge City, Centerville, Dublin, East Germantown, Fountain City, Greens Fork, Hagerstown, Milton, Mount Auburn, Spring Grove, and designated unincorporated areas.

Own property in one of these communities? This could be a great opportunity for you!

Applications are due November 9!

Learn more: https://whywaynecounty.com/downtown-grant/

Help us spread the word!

09/10/2026

🍂🎃 What's happening this weekend in Wayne County?!

Looking for something fun to do? Check out these local events happening this weekend! From delicious food and fall festivals to family-friendly fun and live music, there's something for everyone!

🍴 Flavor of Wayne County hosted by the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce Friday, October 9 | 6–9 PM

🎃 Family Fall Fest at Cope Environmental Center Saturday, October 10 | 2–4 PM

🎪 Fall Festival at Town of Hagerstown, Indiana Saturday, October 10 | 10 AM–4 PM

🎶 The Family Adventure Concert at Richmond Symphony Orchestra Sunday, October 11 | 3 PM

🍁 Get out, enjoy the fall weather, support local, and make some memories right here in Wayne County!

06/10/2026

📚💛 Free Books for Families Affected by Flooding

Every Child Can Read is providing free books for Wayne County families affected by the recent flooding. Books are available for all ages to help families rebuild their home libraries.

📍 Pick up books at:
• ECCR Office, 12 N. 17th St., Richmond
• Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St., Cambridge City
• Nettle Creek Community Coalition, 47 E. Main St., Hagerstown

Take what you need to keep or share with others when you're finished.

Questions or special requests? Contact [email protected] 💛📚

Books can bring a sense of comfort, routine, and healing when navigating the aftermath of a disaster. If your family was affected by the recent flooding in Wayne County, Every Child Can Read and our local partners are here to help rebuild your home library with free books for all ages. Here is how to pick up books:

𝐄𝐂𝐂𝐑 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (12 N. 17th St, Richmond): Open Tues & Thurs, 9:30a – 11:30a, or by appointment.
𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡: 106 W Church St, Cambridge City.
𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 47 E Main St, Hagerstown.

Take what you need to keep, or pass them along when you're finished. For questions or special requests, reach out to us at [email protected]. 💛📚

28/09/2026

Move Monday | From Here I Can Belong 💙💜
What makes Wayne County feel like home?

For Megan, it's the small-town charm and the opportunity to truly belong.

"Here, you have the opportunity to be known, celebrated, and connected."

If you're looking for a place where your neighbors know your name, your contributions matter, and community comes naturally, Wayne County might be the place for you.

🎥 Hear Megan's story:https://youtu.be/JSuS3XpPMo

"It would be so easy to just be lost in a big city. And I’ve talked...

25/09/2026

🍂 FRIDAY FEATURE What’s Happening in Wayne County! 🍁

Fall is here, and there’s plenty happening around Wayne County this weekend! Grab your friends and family and check out these local events

🌕 Full Moon Hike at the Cope Environmental Center
Sept. 25 | 8:00–9:00 PM

🎃 Fall Festival Warm Glow Candle Company
Sept. 26 | 9:00 AM–7:00 PM

🎶 America 250: A Community Sing The Reid Center
Sept. 27 | 3:00–4:30 PM

18/09/2026

We’re ramping up our Friday Feature with a look at what’s happening this weekend! 🎉

Looking for even more to do around Wayne County? Visit homeinwayne.com and check out our local community calendar to discover upcoming events, activities, and plenty of ways to get out, get involved, and connect with our community.

There’s always something happening in Wayne County. Go find your next adventure! 📅

11/09/2026

✨ You don’t want to miss this!

Join Girls Inc. of Wayne County for the Women’s Leadership Conference on October 2! Connect with women from across our community, get inspired, and leave feeling empowered.

Grab a friend and register today! 💜

🎟️ https://girlsincofwaynecountyin-bloom.kindful.com/e/2026-womens-leadership-conference?blm_aid=5184541