Learning about science, technology, engineering and math can help students prepare to thrive in the modern economy. A new grant will help two Wayne County school districts provide related opportunities focused on robotics. Western Wayne Schools and Centerville-Abington Community Schools are among the 92 recipients of the 2025-2026 K-12 Robotics Competition Grant. Indiana Department of […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Former teacher, current parent returns to Nettle Creek
The three children of Nettle Creek School Corp.’s newest administrator are thrilled their mom will be back in purple and gold. Superintendent Emily Schaeffer said all Nettle Creek personnel are very excited about Maria Tinkle’s return in a new role – the district’s director of learning. The board approved hiring Tinkle at its Aug. 26 […]
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Centerville preparing for public hearing on water bills
Centerville council discussed a variety of matters at is Aug. 26 work session ranging from water bills to several equipment purchases. Council conducted a second reading of an ordinance raising water rates and charges as described in WWN’s Aug. 27 edition to cover unexpected water system repair costs. A public hearing will take place at […]
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Centerville police and fire handle 745 calls in 2 months
Centerville Fire/Rescue volunteers and Centerville Police Department officers have responded to hundreds of calls for help in recent weeks. In July, CF/R conducted 61 runs. Of those, 30 were medical, 25 were fire-related and six fell into its “other” category. In June, CF/R had 54 calls for service. Thirty-two were medical, 18 were fire-related and […]
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Peace, love and glow-in-the-dark foam
This weekend’s Canal Days celebration in Cambridge City features good vibes of love, peace, foam and fellowship. While Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the festival, President Tamra Davis is quick to thank several community organizations offering complementary activities. “Without so many groups volunteering to have events, our community couldn’t have an event this […]
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Celebrating early blues influencer
A musician whose tunes heavily influenced stars such as Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones will be honored this weekend with a Richmond concert. Admission is free to hear eight performers share a variety of music between 3-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Starr-Gennett Foundation’s Walk of Fame event. At 4:30 p.m., guest speakers Charlie […]
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Contract proposed for superintendent candidate
Northeastern Wayne Schools is accepting public comment about a proposed contract for its superintendent candidate. Residents can offer objections or support the contract at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Student Services Building, 7299 N. U.S. 27, Fountain City. They can also email thoughts to Shawntel Baker, board president, at sbaker@nws.k12.in.us before Sept. 10. […]
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Northeastern celebrates its IREAD scores
At their Aug. 20 meeting, Northeastern Wayne Schools board celebrated the reading test scores for its second and third graders. On the 2024-25 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment, Northeastern Elementary earned a 100% general education pass rate; 93.1% of all students passed. During the meeting, Interim Superintendent Jennifer O’Brien acknowledged and celebrated the work […]
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RCS: Superintendent’s contract not changed
Nothing has changed with Richmond Community Schools Superintendent Curtis Wright’s contract, his relationship with the school board, or the length of time he plans to work for the district, according to district officials. On Friday, Aug. 29, Richmond Community Schools’ Board of Trustees clarified recent actions regarding Superintendent Curtis Wright’s administrative contract to address misinformation […]
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Centerville enrollment declines slightly
Reviewing trends in enrollment and standardized testing were the focus of Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board during its Aug. 20 meeting. Although Indiana’s enrollment count day is a few weeks away, Superintendent Mike McCoy said the district’s current enrollment is 1,725 for preschoolers through seniors. That’s a decrease of 27 students from the last count date. […]