Some high schools learned last week that they have additional teams qualifying for Business Professionals of America’s state competition. Centerville, Lincoln, Northeastern and Richmond students competed at BPA’s regional contest in December. Some BPA team results were still being determined when the majority of placements were published in Western Wayne News’ Dec. 17 edition. Those […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Centerville schools: Y-Care transition positive
Richmond Family YMCA’s January takeover of Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ latchkey program has gone smoothly, school officials say. CACS previously ran its own morning and afternoon program called CARES. Those employees could apply to work for Y-Care, which now supervises kids in Centerville elementaries. All of Centerville’s current Y-Care staff are former CARES employees or were […]
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WWS expanding preschool for early recruitment
Western Wayne Schools is planning to expand its preschool and offer an open house to show off its new renovation. School officials hope both efforts will help recruit more children to attend WWS. During its Jan. 14 school board and board of finance meeting, Superintendent Kelly Plank noted that retaining and increasing enrollment is important […]
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EDC returning 55K to Consolidated EDIT fund
Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County is returning unspent 2025 funds back to Wayne County. At its Jan. 12 meeting, the board voted to return $55,286.89 to the Consolidated Economic Development Income Tax fund. New members Two new board members, Jason Troutwine and Brenda McLane, were welcomed as they start three-year terms. Richmond Mayor Ron […]
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Centerville council approves drone purchase
Preparing to search for a missing child, endangered adult or a fugitive if the need arises, Centerville Police Department received permission to purchase a drone. Police Chief Josh Millsaps told council at its Jan. 13 meeting that the drone and related supplies would be “beneficial to the town and the people we serve.” The $11,350 […]
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Housing push expands
Cranes, hard hats and dump trucks are just some of the clues that Wayne County’s housing stock is growing. It’s hard to keep track of the medley of projects that are in various stages, and you might be surprised by how many organizations — and which ones — are jumping in to work on the […]
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Teacher remembered for dedication to all students
A Northeastern teacher’s legacy of compassion and dedication will continue to inspire her colleagues and students after her unexpected death, school leaders said. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, Northeastern High School Principal John Markward announced the death of Karla Franklin, calling her an exceptional math teacher who demonstrated genuine care and dedication to each of her […]
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Sheriff, auditor, council races become contested
There will definitely be a new sheriff in town, and some voters will have at least two candidates to choose between during May’s primary. Last week, Richmond Police Department Chief Kyle Weatherly joined Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Alan Moore on the Republican ballot. Both men began actively campaigning for the office last year […]
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East Germantown fire protection in limbo
Cambridge City’s volunteer fire department might not respond to incidents in neighboring East Germantown starting in March if payment isn’t made. During its Jan. 12 meeting, council easily approved renewing its annual fire protection contracts with Mount Auburn ($1,400) and Jackson Township ($15,500). However, East Germantown hasn’t agreed to the $3,000 rate for 2026, and […]
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Richmond water customers get $39 bill credit
Nearly all Indiana American Water Co. customers are seeing a $39.43 credit on their January water bill because of a lawsuit settlement over water quality concerns. According to Joel Reuter, Indiana American Water’s external affairs manager, customers should see a message on their current bill that explains the credit. Richmond and Winchester are among the […]