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East Germantown asks questions about fire coverage

Leaders of two Western Wayne towns have agreed to work together to resolve questions about fire protection service.  East Germantown organized a town hall meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8. Council President Steve Mills led members and residents in asking questions about previous, current and potential future contracts with Cambridge City regarding fire coverage.  East Germantown […]

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Station 2 name rewards chief’s ‘bang-up job’

Dennis Spears, Centerville’s retired fire chief, knew something was unusual when he saw the town’s council room packed with Centerville Fire/Rescue members.  Those volunteers, along with Spears’ relatives and neighbors, witnessed the unveiling of a new sign dedicating Fire Station #2 as Chief Dennis Spears Station 2. They gave Spears a standing ovation.   Council unanimously […]

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Bands strive to grow, thrill communities

Although their shows look and sound unique, Wayne County’s band directors are proudly united about how much their students grew as musicians and leaders this summer.  That hands-on learning culminated at Indiana State Fair Band Day on Friday, Aug. 2, which eastern Indiana schools dominated.     Richmond’s “Gennett Legacy” tribute to the city’s 1920s jazz recording […]

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5 area bands in state’s Top 14

Performing jazz, rock and other styles of music, Richmond, Centerville, Winchester, Northeastern and Tri students were among the best bands at Indiana State Fair. Richmond’s “Gennett Legacy” tribute to the city’s jazz recording heritage led schools in Wayne, Randolph and Henry counties with a fourth-place finish. The Marching Red Devils wore zoot suit-styled shirts and […]