Even after receiving a $2 million grant, Centerville council learned customers’ water rates and charges must increase to remove lead lines and rehab a water tower. Council President Dan Wandersee said a state Senate bill being considered would mandate lead line replacement. If it doesn’t act now, the town might forever miss out on funding […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Seton teacher named among state’s best
A local science teacher was recognized as one of the Top 5 in a group of more than 2,000 colleagues. Seton Catholic High School’s Dan Reichley was a finalist for the highest honor for Catholic educators in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis — the Saint Theodora Guérin Excellence in Education Award. The award is named after […]
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RCS studying possible re-org
Richmond Community Schools has hired Indiana consultants to conduct a reorganization study of the district. As part of their resource analysis, the trio will review the possibility of reconfiguring grade-level combinations and implications for affected buildings and transportation. RCS’ board and administrators would review the consultants’ suggestions but could dismiss them if they don’t think […]
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Election board removes candidate from ballot
Wayne County’s Election Board unanimously agreed with county Republican Party Chair Gary Saunders that one candidate is ineligible for the May primary because she’s only voted in one previous primary.
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Centerville tripling preschool capacity
Dozens of new preschool seats will be added at Centerville-Abington Community Schools. CACS also plans to hire a director of student learning and offer public parking on solar eclipse day. Preschool After hearing Rose Hamilton Elementary Principal Sam Pritchard describe plans for adding two preschool classrooms next fall, the board voted yes unanimously. Rose Hamilton […]
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Friendship, loyalty shine in ‘Seussical Jr.’
The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and other favorite Dr. Seuss characters will come alive on a local stage through a heartwarming musical. Area children and adults, led by director Allison Blanford, are teaming to produce the G-rated “Seussical Jr.” through Richmond Civic Theatre’s Stage One Youth Theatre. The 75-minute shows take place […]
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Student, professor honored for Building Bridges
A 2023 Richmond High School graduate and an Indiana University East associate professor have received statewide recognition. One student and one additional community member (faculty, staff, local organization, etc.) from each IU campus and IU’s School of Medicine are recognized each year with the Building Bridges Award for promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and respect. Honorees demonstrate […]
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Economy playground fundraiser seeks $50K
There’s something to be said for passing down toys through generations. However, one Wayne County community has playground equipment that hasn’t been updated in more than 70 years. Town leaders are now trying to change that. The Town of Economy and Perry Township need a boost to the local economy to provide a safe, updated […]
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Video excerpts offer inspiration, memories
A variety of Wayne County residents’ contributions and experiences are being spotlighted during Black History Month. Whitewater Community Television has produced videos lasting about 1 to 3 minutes for quick viewing. They are excerpts of longer interviews made for Wayne County Historical Museum in partnership with Black Legacy Project of Wayne County. The video clips […]
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Richmond police find skimmer on fuel pump
Richmond Police Department encourages residents to watch for fuel station credit card skimmers after one was found on a local pump. During a recent RPD routine check for skimming devices, they found one on a diesel pump. Skimmers are installed on card readers to collect card numbers that thieves later recover and use fraudulently. Skimmers […]