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Plastics fire cause ‘undetermined’

Nearly 18 months after Richmond’s April 2023 plastics fire, which led to evacuations and school closures, its cause has been deemed “undetermined.” Indiana Department of Homeland Security officials told Western Wayne News on Oct. 4 that the decision was reached after a lengthy investigation and in partnership with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives […]

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Centerville schools, DCS address student’s brief escape

After a student left a playground and entered a nearby home for about 10 minutes before returning, Centerville-Abington Community Schools is working with Indiana’s Department of Child Services and its own employees to assess the recess escape and prevent another from occurring. The Sept. 12 incident wasn’t discussed at CACS’ Sept. 25 board meeting. Afterward, […]

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Athletes claim gender discrimination

Some Richmond High School volleyball players say the school has shown a pattern of discrimination against girls sports teams there, and are asking school administrators, and possibly state officials, to take action. Richmond Community Schools officials are asking the community to avoid speculation until an investigation is complete. RHS student and girls varsity volleyball player […]

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$1.1M powers Centerville electrical upgrade

In about 19 minutes, Centerville’s council spent about $905,000 and celebrated receiving a $1.1 million grant. Some of those expenses, which included a street sweeper, bucket truck and fire station roof, had been discussed previously. Council’s work session took place Tuesday, Sept. 24. Electrical grant  Centerville received $1.1 million from Department of Energy to upgrade equipment […]