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Centerville chooses new fire chief

A third-generation firefighter has been chosen as Centerville’s new fire chief. At its March 12 meeting, Centerville Town Council unanimously approved Andy Aughe as Centerville Fire/Rescue’s next leader.  Councilor Gary Holbert said those reviewing the applications had “an extraordinarily talented group of people with credentials that’s unbelievable” to consider.  Aughe (pronounced “oy”), has been part […]

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Centerville completing required state testing

It’s a busy season of mandated statewide testing at Centerville-Abington Community Schools, administrators told the district’s school board at its March 6 meeting.  Second and third graders completed IREAD-3 tests last week to check basic reading skills and comprehension. Statewide, nearly 82% of public and private school students passed IREAD-3 in 2023.  Indiana lawmakers just […]

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BPA students shine at state

Showing their skills in everything from health research presentations to computer programming, Wayne County students again earned state championships and Top 10 finishes in Business Professionals of America’s State Leadership Conference.  Lincoln, Centerville, Hagerstown and Richmond each sent a delegation of state qualifiers to Indianapolis for the March 10-12 competition.  In addition to competing in […]

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Campaign could raise $10K for residents’ needs  

Donations are sought through March 31 for a $5,000 matching opportunity to help residents with housing, food, transportation or child care.  Koechlein Family Fund is partnering with First English Lutheran Church to provide a $5,000 matching opportunity through United Way of Whitewater Valley called REACH, or Relief for Everyday Assistance through Community Help.  The campaign […]

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Cambridge City council OKs playground pursuit

Cambridge City is nearing the start of its fundraising campaign to improve the Creitz Park playground. Three similar recreation campaigns are already underway in nearby communities.    Cambridge City Cambridge City first must successfully apply for a $50,000 CreatINg Places matching grant opportunity from Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority for the playground. Then, to receive […]

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Governor honors director, museum

Richmond Art Museum and its leader have received the state’s highest honor in the arts.  Indiana Arts Commission and Gov. Eric Holcomb presented the Governor’s Arts Award to Shaun Dingwerth and four other individuals on Feb. 27 at the statehouse.  The Governor’s Arts Awards are given every two years. The timing of this selection is […]