A new principal could be hired as soon as July 10 for Centerville Senior High School. Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board unanimously approved the resignation of Tim Hollendonner during its June 19 board meeting along with other personnel updates. No administrators or board members commented about Hollendonner’s departure before the vote. His name was listed as […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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20 file for school board seats
A total of 20 candidates — some new and some incumbents — have stepped up to run for Wayne County’s public school boards. Each district has a few seats on the November ballot. The deadline to file for the nonpartisan school board races was June 20. Western Wayne Four candidates have filed for the three […]
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‘All hands on deck’
Heat didn’t stop Wayne County 4-Hers and their parents from caring for their animals or checking out indoor exhibits as the fair opened Saturday, June 22. Members and parents hauled buckets of drinking water and donned hoses for cooling spray downs. Sometimes the animal grooming included applying conditioner to help them shine for the judges. […]
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Rededication celebrates Madonna’s restoration
Work to brighten, preserve and draw attention to Richmond’s Madonna of the Trail statue is being celebrated by residents as well as descendants of the sculptor and its model. Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated the July 2023 rejuvenation of its historic monument with a rededication ceremony and commemorative plaque unveiling on June 9. […]
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Fair offers full menu for fun
Wayne County 4-H Fair shows off students’ hard work and offers summer fun for all ages, such as fireworks, food, music, puppets, rides, model trains and a demolition derby. The fairgrounds gathering, which brings together residents from all over the county and beyond, opens Saturday, June 22 and ends Saturday, June 29. Poor Jack Amusements […]
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HJSHS’ grading scale will match other schools
Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School students could have a better chance of winning scholarships or be more smoothly admitted to colleges after their scale for grade point averages is adjusted, district officials said. At their June 12 meeting, Nettle Creek school board members approved student handbook changes for all grades. At HJSHS, changes include eliminating a […]
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Fair volunteer surprised with state recognition
Wayne County 4-H Fair volunteers donate many hours each year without expecting any recognition and will continue to do so at the June 22-29 fair. However, fairgoers might want to know that a longtime volunteer received recognition earlier this year from a state organization that’s now led by another local resident. Joe Goebel of Richmond […]
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Centerville needs help with flooding
During its first meeting in its new home, Centerville’s council discussed a longtime flooding concern and approved buying new surveillance cameras to help police. Flooding Councilor Jack Bodiker said his home was affected by recent heavy rains for about the sixth time in 20 years. He raised health concerns about corn stalks and fertilizer in […]
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Renters can find help with utility, housing bills
Hoosiers wondering where they can find resources to help with immediate housing needs can turn to a free online resource — IndianaHousingNow.org. It is available for renters and property managers. One resource found on the website is the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance for rent and utility bills to Indiana residents. […]
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Museum extends Black Legacy Project exhibit
An exhibit focused on celebrating local Black history and excellence through the decades will be on display for a few more weeks. Those attending a recent Black Legacy Project of Wayne County panel discussion at Wayne County Historical Museum in Richmond expressed joy when learning the exhibit would remain open through July instead of closing […]