Chris Hardie - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

I'm the owner and publisher of the Western Wayne News, Wayne County, Indiana's local newspaper. The WWN is a part of Civic Spark Media LLC, which combines the power of digital, print, social and broadcast media to inform, inspire and improve the community. I'm working on sustainable local news models and solutions journalism.

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Total articles 61

• Hagerstown council braces for increased water rates

  By Chris Hardie| Western Wayne News Verified Hagerstown residents might want to set aside some extra funds to cover expected water rate increases that are needed to support updating the town’s water infrastructure. Sarah Correll, an attorney with Ice Miller, presented an update on the issuance of a bond to fund the replacement of the town’s water lines, along with a corresponding water rate increase study.

  By Chris Hardie · Western Wayne News

  Mar. 16, 2025

• Lincoln grad brings love of math, physics to global tech industry

  By Chris Hardie| Western Wayne News Verified If you’ve used a modern smartphone, television or computing device, you’re likely benefiting from the work of 1982 Lincoln High School graduate Joseph Olson. Classmates might remember him for his accomplishments on the tennis court — he was a TEC doubles champion in his senior year — or his participation in band, but as a high school student who had been fascinated with jet engines and rockets from a young age, Olson knew that his true passion was math and physics.

  By Chris Hardie · Western Wayne News

  Mar. 06, 2025

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Company Info

Western Wayne News

Western Wayne News is a weekly print and online newspaper based in Cambridge City, Indiana, United States. We reach thousands of people each week with reporting on news, events, sports, obituaries, government meetings, organization activities and more.