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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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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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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Wayne County comes to tornado victims’ aid
Wayne County first responders and philanthropic residents and business owners quickly began seeking ways to help those in Randolph County feeling the impact of Thursday night’s tornado damage. A National Weather Service survey team classified the tornado as having a damage rating of EF3. Wind speeds were estimated at 165 mph. On Sunday, Randolph County […]
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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 […]
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Cambridge City pursuing $2.5M grant for water tower
Cambridge City town officials have learned more about potential support to help pursue federal funding for a water tower in Gateway Industrial Park. If Cambridge City is successful in applying for a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant, it could receive $2.5 million toward the approximately $6 million project’s construction costs. A water main has been […]
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New U.S. stamps feature late local activist
A late Wayne County resident now has her face on a postage stamp that can be purchased around the nation. U.S. Postal Service is honoring 10 men and women it describes as courageous for helping guide enslaved people to freedom via the Underground Railroad network of secret routes and safe houses before the Civil War. […]
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Cambridge City council addresses dog/grass concerns
Cambridge City council addressed everything from dog waste in a park to a request to allow a cemetery mausoleum at its March 4 meeting. Gazebo Concerns abound about dog waste ruining the grass near the cozy downtown Bicentennial Park gazebo along U.S. 40. Although bags are displayed for owners’ use, some owners aren’t picking up […]