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Son of former sergeant named CPD’s next chief

Shortly before Josh Millsaps marks his 10th anniversary of full-time employment with Centerville Police Department, he’s becoming its chief. At its May 13 meeting, town council unanimously approved Millsaps to replace retiring Chief Ed Buchholz, starting June 1. Millsaps grew up in Centerville and graduated from Centerville Senior High School in 2009. He became a […]

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BPA students win nationals

Wayne County has two more national champions and 14 more top 10 finishes from Business Professionals of America’s competition. Lincoln, Centerville and Richmond students, advisers and parents traveled to BPA’s National Leadership Conference from May 7-11 in Orlando, Florida, with many bringing home medals or plaques. To balance the pressures of competition and conference, and […]

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Philanthropist’s death attributed to storms

Wayne County’s nonprofit community was stunned Sunday night to hear about the death of Debra K. Edelman, an entrepreneur who contributed significant time and money toward health care, safety, education and other causes. The 93-year-old Richmond resident died Saturday, May 17, while staying at State Dock Marina along Lake Cumberland in Jamestown, Kentucky. Tornadoes reportedly […]

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Parade will star former educator

Centerville and Milton graduates might remember Jim Howell giving tests as a teacher and coach, but they might not know he tested missiles for the Army. Howell, 93, was selected to be the grand marshal for an Armed Forces Day parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in downtown Centerville. Grand marshal Howell served in […]

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Eighth graders share D.C. trip highlights

From the original Star-Spangled Banner to Arlington National Cemetery and presidential memorials, several Centerville-Abington Junior High eighth graders say they’ll remember their trip to Washington, D.C., for years to come. Several of the 74 young participants addressed the school board during its May 8 meeting, expressing gratitude and wishes that future students can take that […]

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Seniors celebrated for good attendance

Showing up, working hard and listening to his mother all contributed to Shrey Bhakta winning a new car. When it was time for the Richmond High School senior to select his prize number at the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual senior celebration, Bhakta’s mother, Dipali, suggested that he should base it on his […]

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Town submits tech order before 5% hike

Centerville councilors voted to approve leasing 25 laptops just before a vendor’s 5% price increase. At council’s April 29 meeting, Assistant Fire Chief Jimmy Lawrence noted the need for computers for town utility workers, firefighters and police officers. Lawrence said some utility workers use phones to complete tasks because their tablets barely turn on, and […]

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RCS reviewing student support needs

Richmond Community Schools is evaluating data on student attendance, grades and behavior, and how often students are accessing social services, as they try to meet their various needs. At RCS’ April 23 board meeting, Bridget Hazelbaker, director of student support and communications, and Elizabeth Markward, assistant superintendent of elementary education, described student support service partnerships. […]