In last week’s election, some Wayne County voters chose new representatives on their local school board. Nettle Creek Incumbent Julie Blaase defeated Candace Tramel for Nettle Creek’s District A seat. Blaase had previously held an at-large seat. However, when Dan Davis announced he would not run again for District A, someone encouraged Blaase to run […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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RCS parent, graduate will join board
Richmond Community Schools’ new board member, Michael Elorreaga Jr., is a Richmond High School graduate, is married to an RCS principal and has two children attending the district’s schools. After requesting applications from the community to fill a board vacancy, three candidates were selected for interviews. One voluntarily left the selection process before those interviews […]
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Centerville schools, teachers reach contract agreement
Centerville-Abington Community Schools celebrated the signing of the new teacher contract and one instructor’s creative use of music to boost math learning during its Oct. 30 board meeting. Teacher contract Board members unanimously approved the 2024-2025 contract. Superintendent Mike McCoy said he appreciated another great year of working with the negotiating team’s members, despite a […]
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Holiday charitable collections, fundraisers begin
Although many local organizations gratefully accept donations all year long, here are a few special efforts to spotlight as the holidays approach: Nonprofits can send information to contact@westernwaynenews.com about their upcoming projects.
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Parade, meals, programs will salute veterans
Several schools and organizations are planning parades and programs on or around Veterans Day to show appreciation for service members and their families. In addition, most veterans’ clubs will offer a meal and fellowship on or around the holiday. Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 At 8:15 a.m., Seton Catholic Schools are offering a program […]
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Economy celebrates its new playground
Grant-funded improvements to three Wayne County playgrounds are taking shape. The town of Economy is celebrating the opening of its newly upgraded playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 9. The event will be followed by a freewill offering meal hosted by the Economy Lions Club, with green beans, sausage and potatoes, cornbread, […]
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6 seniors named Lilly finalists
This year, Lincoln Middle/High School’s Golden Eagles are already flying high in their quest for high-dollar college scholarships. Three of six finalists for Wayne County’s two full-tuition Lilly Endowment scholarships are Lincoln seniors. Two finalists represent Centerville Senior High, and one attends Northeastern. Wayne County Foundation announced Oct. 28 that 76 applicants were considered for […]
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RCS board sets interviews for seat
Five candidates stepped forward to fill a board vacancy for Richmond Community Schools. The board met Oct. 30 in executive session to review the applicants to fill the seat formerly held by Peter Zaleski. The board members reviewed the applicants and chose three to interview. Western Wayne News asked Nov. 1 for the names of […]
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PHOTOS: Costume fun for everyone
Cambridge City’s Halloween fun Oct. 31 included a costume parade along U.S. 40, costume contests at the fire station and, of course, trick-or-treating. View photos captured by Millicent Martin Emery in our gallery below.
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INDOT plans I-70 lane, shoulder closures
Significant pavement patching and other projects are scheduled for Wayne County’s Interstate 70 starting this week. Those shoulder and lane closures are to be completed before Christmas, and before extensive construction begins early next year. Indiana Department of Transportation officials say the patching work is outside of the first planned improvements for Revive I-70, but […]