Richmond Community Schools officials notified some teachers across the school district this week that their contracts are likely not being renewed, and set in motion program changes that will affect the student experience in the years ahead. Through word of mouth, text messages and meetings with administrators, RCS educators are slowly learning about the probable […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Averting catastrophe
Perhaps best known for scurrying along or lounging on East Church Street or residents’ porches, 18 Cambridge City cats had a brief change of scenery on a wintry day last week. After months of fundraising and planning between town council and Animal Care Alliance, the stray cats were trapped and transported to ACA’s nonprofit veterinary […]
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Northeastern hears about new milk, sells old iPads
Strawberry milk, applauding a high-achieving leukemia patient and technology were among discussion topics during Northeastern Wayne Schools’ March 18 board meeting. Technology NWS received eight bids to buy NWS’ 1,250 9th Gen Apple iPads as it transitions to Chromebooks. Georgia-based TechReboot offered the highest buyback amount with a guaranteed minimum of $168,750 and $243,750 maximum. […]
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No fines levied in 2 election board hearings
Noting time needed to adjust to state law changes, Wayne County Election Board chose not to fine two current officeholders for a late form that Indiana just began requiring. During its regular Tuesday, March 17, meeting, the election board conducted two brief hearings. Its members voted 3-0 not to fine Center Township Trustee Vicki Chasteen […]
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Centerville to welcome online preschool payments
Realizing many parents are comfortable making online payments, Centerville-Abington Community Schools will allow electronic payments for preschool starting next fall. The school board voted at its Wednesday, March 18, meeting to allow CACS staff to create a checking account for the new option. Funds will be moved at least weekly into corporation accounts. Checks and […]
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Hagerstown percussionists golden at state finals
Competition seasons are winding down for Indiana percussion ensembles and area winter guards that compete in an Ohio association. Hagerstown’s percussionists excelled in their state finals on Saturday, March 21, while Northeastern’s color guard finals will be Saturday, March 28. IPA Hagerstown Indoor Percussion Ensemble competed Saturday, March 21, in Indiana Percussion Association’s state finals […]
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Case dismissed against cemetery theft suspect
The case against a suspect accused of theft of a cemetery’s funds was dismissed last week. Wayne Superior Court 2 Judge Gregory Horn signed an order dismissing cause against Dustin L. Taylor of Cambridge City, on Wednesday, March 18. Wayne County’s prosecutor’s office had filed a motion to dismiss March 17, and Horn granted that […]
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Blanton withdraws from state House race
What was a three-way Republican race to serve Wayne County in the Indiana House of Representatives is now down to two. Adam Blanton announced Wednesday, March 18, on his campaign’s social media page that he’s decided not to pursue his candidacy for House District 56 further. He said ending his campaign, which began with his […]
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County schools add 8 new state champions
Eight Wayne County teens won state championships through Business Professionals of America, and 70 have advanced to the organization’s national competition. BPA’s State Leadership Conference took place March 8-10 in Indianapolis. Beyond faring well in individual contests, several members received BPA’s Statesman Torch Award for earning 50 points in each of seven categories (leadership, service, […]
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Centerville revamps teacher evaluations this fall
Teachers and staff could be evaluated differently, more accurately and less expensively at Centerville-Abington Community Schools starting this fall. During the Wednesday, March 11, school board meeting, Superintendent Mike McCoy explained the proposed changes. The new evaluations will have different rubrics, and McCoy said he believes the expectations are clearer. A portion of the current […]