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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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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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 […]
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WWS might expand sports, activity access
In its quest to increase the student population, Western Wayne Schools is considering relaxing its enrollment requirements for out-of-district students interested in its extracurricular activities. Currently, WWS doesn’t allow transfer students to participate in sports, robotics or other activities unless they’re attending in person full-time. However, Indiana High School Athletic Association has decided that students […]
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Trash pickup costs rise for Cambridge City
Youth sports facilities, trash collection, stray cats, water and other topics were discussed during Cambridge City council’s March 9 meeting. Trash Cambridge City’s five-year trash pickup contract with Rumpke ends March 31. Residents now pay $16.71 monthly for one trash and one recycling cart. Council voted to approve a five-year contract starting at $18.71 for […]
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Centerville continues tax conversation
A food and beverage tax might be a new idea for Centerville, but one official discovered other nearby communities have charged that tax for decades. At Centerville council’s March 10 meeting, councilor Jack Bodiker said he researched other area food and beverage taxes in the two weeks after council’s public hearing about the possibility of […]