Richmond Community Schools officials are preparing their 2026 budget carefully because they might lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax funds starting next year through state changes. Budget One resident spoke during RCS’ public hearing for its budget, capital projects and bus replacement plans. Karen Scalf, assistant superintendent of business and finance, noted uncertainties […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Roof, parking lots among Centerville school needs
In the next three years, Centerville-Abington Community Schools hopes to accomplish several facilities repairs, some of which residents might notice. Those projects include repairing and resurfacing all parking lots ($450,000) and replacing Centerville-Abington Elementary’s roof ($200,000), Centerville Senior High School’s football press box ($195,000) and district maintenance vehicles ($120,000). Additional capital project plan ideas with […]
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Centerville, Northeastern invited to join new conference
Two Wayne County schools are being invited to join a new conference for athletic and academic competitions, and two Henry County schools have already committed. The announcement about the new Eastern Crossroads Conference came Thursday, Oct. 2, from Eastern Hancock Schools athletic director Aaron Spaulding. New Castle, Shenandoah, Lapel and Eastern Hancock have committed to […]
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Teens ‘locked in’ to mock accident
More than 500 students experienced a mock vehicle accident that could influence their driving when it’s their turn behind the wheel. Northeastern High School hosted the accident scene, inviting all its students plus Randolph Southern’s juniors and seniors. NHS Principal John Markward told the school board at its Sept. 17 meeting that all the students […]
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4th Street Fair marks ‘Lucky’ 44th year
It’s a lucky year for the 4th Street Fair — the 44th annual — in Historic Olde Richmond. Thousands of visitors are expected to browse more than 140 vendors with arts, crafts and unique finds in the revitalized gathering. The fair is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. […]
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Attorneys: RCS athletic equity ‘well within reach’
Although a targeted audit of Richmond High School sports found no Title IX violations, attorneys say addressing areas of noncompliance will require “deliberate attention, consistent oversight and ongoing communication.” Richmond Community Schools board members said they are considering the attorneys’ six findings and 14 recommendations that could improve current and future students’ experiences. Some of […]
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1-day collection welcomes junk, metal
Another Caring For Cambridge free disposal day has been scheduled, but with shorter hours than the spring event. Trash can be dropped off starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. The collection will end no later than 2 p.m., and possibly earlier, whenever the two dumpsters at 152 S. Green St. in Cambridge City are […]
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Centerville considers its future in TEC
Centerville-Abington Community Schools is looking for solutions to help keep the Tri-Eastern Conference together while also exploring what it would mean to join a new athletic conference. Clay Bolser, CACS’ athletic director, presented an update about recent discussions on the TEC’s future at the school district’s Sept. 24 board meeting. “I want people to understand […]
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Nettle Creek reviews facility needs, insurance projections
Proposed improvements at Hagerstown schools include a playground, carpeting and stair repairs. During its Tuesday, Sept. 16, work session, Nettle Creek’s school board conducted public hearings on the district’s 2026 budget, bus replacement, capital projects plans and related resolutions. Some ideas for the capital projects plan include Hagerstown Elementary’s playground equipment ($750,000), LGI room carpet […]
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Credit card skimmers found at grocery
A report of credit/debit card fraud led Cambridge City police to discover card skimmers installed at a grocery store. Police Chief Richard Roberts said two customers have reported fraudulent transactions on their cards so far, but more victims might come forward. Roberts said police found two skimmers Sept. 15 at Cambridge City Market, 100 N. […]