Local teachers and school staff who help young children learn to read are receiving a one-time payment of about $150 in February. Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board approved distribution of stipends from Indiana Department of Education’s Early Literacy Achievement Grant during the board’s Jan. 24 meeting. Hoosier school districts are now determining how best to distribute […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Another dozen candidates file for May primary
As the filing deadline gets closer, a few more candidates filed for local, state and national elected offices last week. The most recent additions that some voters will see on their May primary ballot include: Candidates’ filing deadline for the May primary is noon Feb. 9. Local offices up for grabs include county council, two […]
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Receiving new documents delays former Hagerstown teacher’s trial
A former Hagerstown teacher’s trial on a charge of sexual misconduct with a minor has been delayed because his attorney received new material. On Jan. 17, William T. “Tom” Drake submitted a motion to continue his Jan. 22 trial because his attorney requested the materials, including from Nettle Creek Schools, court records show. Wayne Superior […]
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Donations being collected for fire victims
Several volunteer fire departments collaborated to extinguish a house fire, and donations are now being accepted on the residents’ behalf. At about 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, Milton-Washington Township, Dublin and Cambridge City volunteer fire departments were dispatched to a structure fire in the 9000 block of Chapel Road in rural Milton. The first unit […]
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Resident, sewer board agree: Smell improving
A funky odor in Cambridge City seems to be getting better, according to residents who attended Western Wayne Regional Sewage District’s latest board meeting. A brief discussion took place Jan. 15 at Golay Community Center between the two local residents, six WWRSD board members present and Michael Stuckey, WWRSD’s plant manager. Resident Susan Moistner asked […]
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See Meltdown sculptures before they melt
Professional ice carvers from around the country have begun arriving in Wayne County and are ready to get out their chisels and chain saws. Between now and Saturday, the 11th annual Meltdown Winter Ice Festival will offer indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. Many of the events are free for the public, and most […]
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Most county schools’ grad rates exceed 90%
Most Wayne County schools leaders are expressing pride about their Class of 2023 graduation rates. However, some frustration simmers among some board members and administrators about how those rates can be affected by factors outside schools’ control. According to Indiana Department of Education data, nearly every Wayne County high school showed a graduation rate of […]
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Forum participants: Prioritizing diversity benefits whole community
More than 100 residents gathered for an hour to hear why several students, parents and educators believe that Richmond Community Schools needs to adopt an equity policy. The Rev. Michael Jefferson, pastor of Richmond’s Bethel AME Church and a former teacher, served as moderator for a Jan. 16 community forum organized by Richmond Education Association’s […]
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3 GOP candidates running for Superior 1 judge
Those who want a part-time or a full-time public service role — such as helping their county spend tax money or leading a trial — have several opportunities to consider in the 2024 election. Primary opportunities Although November’s election seems far away, those who want to run as Republicans or Democrats need to make up […]
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Centerville considers purchases
Citing the potential benefits of license plate readers after recent incidents, Centerville Police Department received town council’s support to purchase one and will seek additional Wayne County’s help to buy another. Police Chief Ed Buchholz said security cameras around town have gathered evidence for everything from homicide trials to porch swing thefts. Buchholz heard about […]