Centerville-Abington Community Schools is looking for solutions to help keep the Tri-Eastern Conference together while also exploring what it would mean to join a new athletic conference. Clay Bolser, CACS’ athletic director, presented an update about recent discussions on the TEC’s future at the school district’s Sept. 24 board meeting. “I want people to understand […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Nettle Creek reviews facility needs, insurance projections
Proposed improvements at Hagerstown schools include a playground, carpeting and stair repairs. During its Tuesday, Sept. 16, work session, Nettle Creek’s school board conducted public hearings on the district’s 2026 budget, bus replacement, capital projects plans and related resolutions. Some ideas for the capital projects plan include Hagerstown Elementary’s playground equipment ($750,000), LGI room carpet […]
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Credit card skimmers found at grocery
A report of credit/debit card fraud led Cambridge City police to discover card skimmers installed at a grocery store. Police Chief Richard Roberts said two customers have reported fraudulent transactions on their cards so far, but more victims might come forward. Roberts said police found two skimmers Sept. 15 at Cambridge City Market, 100 N. […]
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Centerville principals share improvement plans
While they note several successes in 2024-25, principals for each Centerville-Abington Community Schools also see areas for growth. Principals presented school improvement plans to the school board and administrators during the board’s Sept. 10 meeting. Some highlights: Centerville Senior High School All grades had 80% or more of students at grade level for math during […]
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Centerville water bills will increase
Aside from council members, no residents spoke during public hearings about Centerville’s proposed increase for water rates and charges or the town’s 2026 budget. Water Later in the Sept. 9 meeting, council approved the phased increase, which will cover an unexpected $575,000 to complete water distribution system improvements. Centerville had received a grant for lead […]
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Blowout blues in TEC
Aiming to head off injuries, even up team rosters and improve the fan experience, at least two Wayne County high schools are exploring the option of leaving the Tri-Eastern Conference. Northeastern Wayne Schools Athletic Director Ryan Halloran told the NWS school board during its regular meeting Sept. 17 that Northeastern and Centerville were invited to […]
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Lincoln graduate, broadcaster chosen for Smart Futures honor
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County is honoring a Cambridge City native who has become nationally known as a broadcast journalist and live event host. The clubs’ honoree for its 26th annual Smart Futures Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 30, is Lauren Bohlander Kanaan, perhaps best known professionally for reporting on open-wheel racing and hosting […]
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Jazz influences symphony’s season opener
Noting Richmond’s history as the “Cradle of Recorded Jazz,” Richmond Symphony Orchestra features two George Gershwin compositions in its season opener. RSO’s 69th season, themed “A Place to Belong,” begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in Civic Hall. The concert, called “American Rhythm & Color,” spotlights Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” and Piano Concerto […]
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Neighbors: Stop the feline fiestas
Cambridge City remains a purr-furred hangout for stray cats, according to three residents upset about feline conventions in the 100 block of East Church Street. Teresa Poole, Jim Walker and Lori Duran described their concerns and showed a picture of 24 cats on one porch at council’s Sept. 8 meeting. A few years ago, neighbors […]
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Board approves Junior Tiger Ambassadors club
Nettle Creek’s school board approved a new student organization, extracurricular activities and agreements with community partners at its Wednesday, Sept. 10, meeting. Activities Superintendent Emily Schaeffer recommended approval of the new Junior Tiger Ambassadors club. Students are to be empowered to represent their peers, foster leadership, promote school spirit and contribute meaningfully to both the […]