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Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Centerville police chief announces retirement
Centerville’s police chief has decided it’s the right time to retire, and he has a successor in mind. Ed Buchholz told town council at its March 11 meeting that his last day on the job will be May 30. Buchholz said council ultimately can choose anyone to hire to lead the police department. However, he […]
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Farmers market site likely changing, again
Cambridge City business owners, volunteers and town council members are working together to modify a recently announced farmers market site. At February’s meeting, council approved Cambridge City Main Street’s request to move the market to the first block of North Foote Street to attract U.S. 40 traffic. However, Paul and Pam Fowler, who recently bought […]
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Seniors select their teachers to honor
Three high-achieving seniors from several high schools have, in turn, honored teachers, coaches or organization advisers who have influenced them. The 40th annual Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. Centerville, Lincoln and Hagerstown participate in I-STAR, as well as Tri, Connersville, Union County, Franklin County and Rushville. […]
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Annex demolition begins; playground getting fence
While one school building is being torn down for safety reasons, another soon will add a safety feature. At their March 12 meeting, Centerville-Abington Community Schools Superintendent Mike McCoy told board members that crews are working quickly to demolish the former annex across from Centerville-Abington Elementary. It previously served as a junior high. Demolition began […]
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Concerns fuel packed school board meeting
Students, parents, administrators and board members attending Western Wayne School Board’s March 12 meeting brought their frustrations, concerns and demands for action. Many seemed to agree that there are problems in the school district that need addressing, but there was little consensus on how exactly to go about it. Few people usually attend the meetings, […]
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Milton tornado siren broken
Milton’s tornado warning system is currently out of service, and repairs can’t be made immediately. That news was shared with residents in a March 11 news release from Milton Police, Milton-Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department, town council and township leaders. “Our No. 1 priority is your safety, and we are working diligently on this issue,” […]
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Knight, Eagle archers head to nationals
Although the “Sharpshooter” nickname disappeared after Wayne County’s school consolidations, archery teams from Wayne County schools are carrying on the sharpshooter legacy in a different sport. Lincoln Middle School and Northeastern’s middle and high schools are sending students to a national archery tournament. Kyra Elliott, a seventh grader at Lincoln Middle School, won first place […]
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Couple wins Small Town Big Heart honor
Those attending Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner had two mysteries to solve. Who committed a murder during the 1940s movie and train themed dinner theater performance? Who won the Small Town Big Heart award? The second puzzle might have been easier to figure out. The winners, Arnold and Ann Boyd, are active […]
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Artist spotlights generations through pictures, patterns
Richmond’s Antonio McAfee, who has been featured in national and regional publications, combines personal photos and abstract colorful patterns into art. McAfee’s “5 Days” exhibit is displayed at Richmond Art Museum through March 29. Admission is free to the galleries, which are open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, […]