Centerville residents have cried tears of sadness and of joy in recent days. Many mourned the Nov. 16 death of Dennis Spears, who served as Centerville Fire/Rescue chief for 24 years before health issues prompted his retirement earlier this year. In July, Spears attended council’s work session when Fire Station #2 on U.S. 40 was […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Variety show features local performers
A Christmas variety show that can be heard via radio or watched in person will help Wayne County residents in need. The Salvation Army/WKBV Christmas Party returns to WKBV 1490 AM’s airwaves from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. Whitewater Broadcasting radio personalities will serve as hosts. Youth and adults will gather at The Leland Legacy’s […]
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1905 photo inspires new Lafever book
Oliver P. Morton’s name is especially recognized in Centerville and among Civil War buffs, but the other half of the power couple is rarely mentioned. A Cambridge City author’s new book aims to spotlight Lucinda Morton’s little-known contributions to the state and nation, and Morton’s adventures with her famous husband. Copies of “She Never Failed […]
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Volunteers needed for warming center
Wayne County’s free overnight Emergency Warming Center planned to reopen Friday, Nov. 29, through the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 3, if enough volunteers step forward to staff it. Oak Park Pentecostals at 1920 Chester Blvd. in Richmond would open at 6 p.m. nightly when temperatures are to dip below 25 degrees. Free transportation is available […]
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CACS, IUE partnering to help future teachers
Centerville Senior High School students who want to teach will have an early pathway to a local university. Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Indiana University East at its Nov. 20 meeting. The agreement takes effect from July 1, 2025, to May 3, 2026, and could be renewed. IU East […]
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Plan commission supports apartments
Construction might start as soon as March on three new apartment buildings planned for Richmond’s northeast side if Richmond Common Council approves a zoning change. At its Nov. 20 meeting, Richmond’s Advisory Plan Commission unanimously recommended that Chester Heights Apartments be allowed to expand onto nearly 2 acres that has been known as Berryfield Park. […]
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Citizen of the Year to be surprised Dec. 3
Tickets are now available for the annual banquet recognizing a Citizen of the Year in Western Wayne County. New Day Kiwanis organizes the annual event, which surprises someone who has worked hard to help the community. The gathering begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. […]
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I-70 lane restrictions now set for Nov. 24-26
On Friday, Nov. 22, INDOT officials shared that its schedule for upcoming pavement patching and lane restrictions schedule on Interstate 70 in Wayne County in the coming days would be altered. INDOT had previously announced it would take a Thanksgiving week break to keep traffic flowing, and then one eastbound lane would be closed from […]
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EDC extends president’s contract
Wayne County’s economic development leader has received a two-year contract extension. Board members of Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County unanimously voted to retain President Valerie Shaffer during their Nov. 4 meeting. Shaffer’s base salary will be $142,956 per year. She’s receiving a 10% raise, which EDC’s executive committee believe is similar to Wayne County’s […]
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New faces join schools’ leadership
In last week’s election, some Wayne County voters chose new representatives on their local school board. Nettle Creek Incumbent Julie Blaase defeated Candace Tramel for Nettle Creek’s District A seat. Blaase had previously held an at-large seat. However, when Dan Davis announced he would not run again for District A, someone encouraged Blaase to run […]