Centerville town officials cleaned up 2025 business and looked ahead to 2026 in a short Dec. 30 work session. Fire territory Centerville Fire/Rescue is analyzing whether part-time paid staffing would better serve the town than relying on an all-volunteer department. Establishing a fire territory could provide new funding for fire services. That plan would require […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Centerville fire unveils new logo
Centerville Fire/Rescue has unveiled a new logo that department leaders say is a “bold and meaningful design that represents both our department and our community.” According to CFR, Spike the bulldog pays homage to Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ mascot and symbolizes grit, pride and tradition that define the town. Jobtown Graphics, owned by a New York […]
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13 listed on Wayne County’s ballot so far
On the first day Hoosiers could file for the primary election, 12 individuals joined Wayne County’s ballot, including one person who volunteered for two opportunities. Most who filed on Wednesday, Jan. 7, were Republicans, along with one Democrat who joined a Republican for filing for U.S. House of Representatives’ Sixth District. Those running as Republicans […]
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Another soggy Christmas in Cambridge City
For the second year in a row, Cambridge City utility workers and contractors spent hours on Christmas Day repairing big water leaks. During town council’s special Dec. 29 meeting to handle year-end business, Joe Webb, superintendent of public works, updated council on the water main repairs that took 13 to 14 hours on the holiday. […]
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Centerville library makes cuts
Citing significant budget constraints, Centerville Public Library is eliminating some periodicals, a genealogy program and a digital service in 2026. Its hours also will change. Director Emmanuel Mendez’s letter to patrons explaining what he called “difficult decisions to ensure the long-term financial stability and continued operation of the library” was posted Dec. 29 to the […]
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Election candidate filing begins this week
Those interested in shaping the future of Wayne County must soon decide if elected office might be the way they want to make a difference. Candidate registration begins Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Indiana’s voter registration offices in county courthouses, and the deadline for many candidates to file for the 2026 election cycle is in early […]
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EDC approves $30K for casino pursuit
Citing the potential for community growth, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County pledged $30,000 to pay consultants who would advocate for a casino to be built here. Indiana’s gaming commission commissioned a study that aimed to help the state maximize gambling revenue by determining where to locate or relocate casino licenses. Along with Indianapolis and […]
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Wayne County receives $1.5M GIFT
Wayne County Foundation has received a $1.5 million grant to address community needs. The grant, announced Tuesday, Dec. 16, comes from Lilly Endowment Inc. It provides Wayne County Foundation with flexible funding to enhance its grantmaking capacity for compelling, near-term needs. Through its Forward Wayne County organization, WCF officials say they plan to use the […]
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RCS halving 2026 board meeting schedule
Richmond Community Schools’ 2026 board meeting schedule is about half that of years past. For years, the board has met at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays, with exceptions around school vacations. However, the board now plans to meet most months at 5:30 p.m. the third Wednesday. Board President Kym Pickering said that recommendation […]
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Spay/neuter donations near $2,500
Cambridge City’s council formally approved donations toward efforts to improve quality of life for stray cats and the humans in their neighborhoods. At its Dec. 8 meeting, council thanked donors for $2,470 to trap, neuter and release cats. The top priority is the East Church Street colony. Donors to date are Councilors Gary Cole ($1,000), […]