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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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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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 […]
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Venue receives Pavilion name
Cambridge City has chosen a name for its new outdoor performance venue, and several concerts are scheduled. Forward Wayne County, whose partners on the project include Cambridge City Main Street, Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce and Wayne County Foundation, announced March 11 that the venue will be called Creitz Park Pavilion. Tonya Leguina suggested […]
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24 seniors recognized for academics, activities
Three high-achieving seniors from several high schools are honoring teachers, coaches and advisers who have influenced them. The 41st annual Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program, which took place March 12 at Hagerstown, recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. Centerville, Lincoln and Hagerstown participate in I-STAR, as well as Tri, Connersville, Union County, […]
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2 color guards excel at state
Percussionists and color guards from Wayne, Randolph and Henry counties continued competing in area contests. IHSCGA performers During Indiana High School Color Guard Association’s March 14 state finals, Centerville finished second in its division. The Blue Wave placed second, with 80.580 points, in Regional A Class Hayes Division at Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis. […]
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EDC pays $250K for airport terminal
Seeing the need for improved accommodations for Richmond Municipal Airport’s passengers and pilots, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County is providing $250,000 from its taxpayer-funded budget toward a new terminal. During the EDC’s March 2 board meeting, airport board chair Jonathan Meade and EDC President Valerie Shaffer described the airport as a gateway to Wayne […]
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Disney villains’ kids at a crossroads
When four Disney villains’ teenage children are sent to attend prep school alongside the kids of beloved Disney heroes, they face a difficult decision. Should they follow in the footsteps of their wicked parents (Maleficent, Evil Queen, Jafar and Cruella De Vil), or should they learn to be good? Richmond Civic Theatre’s Stage One Youth […]
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116 people join county’s voter rolls
Wayne County already has more than 100 new voters this year. According to Tara Pegg, Wayne County’s clerk of courts, the county had 116 new voters register to vote between Jan. 1 and March 3. Some of those new voters could be just 17, because 17-year-olds may register and vote in the primary if they […]
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Township merger work just beginning
Indiana legislators just decided that Wayne County will have fewer than the current 15 townships by January 2029, but it’s still unclear which ones will consolidate and how that could impact residents. Township government is at the closest level to residents. Township trustees can offer relief funding such as rent, utility and burial funds directly […]
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Cemetery theft case ends with probation
A western Wayne County resident found guilty of stealing thousands of dollars intended to care for a Pershing cemetery has reached a plea agreement. Calling the theft “absolutely horrendous,” Wayne Superior Court 2 Judge Greg Horn sentenced Trisha C. Taylor of Cambridge City to a year of probation while she repays $7,400 to Lutheran Cemetery […]