Centerville Senior High School’s Blue Regiment is one of 14 marching bands chosen from around the nation to join this year’s Indianapolis 500 festivities. In addition, several local students will perform as part of the National Band Association Indiana All-Star Band, proudly wearing their school’s uniform. Leaders of the 500 Festival selected the bands for […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Parent, graduate joins WWS board
Western Wayne Schools chose a father of five to restore its board to five members, and now he’ll serve alongside his own fifth grade teacher. At their meeting on Wednesday, May 14, board members unanimously chose Ryan Riggs of Mount Auburn to fill the seat previously held by David Sturgis, who left the board in […]
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Community events from May 21 through June 9
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Cambridge City addressing playground graffiti
Although much of the recent damage has been removed, Cambridge City police, council and residents are upset, and they want to prevent future vandalism to Creitz Park’s new playground equipment. There are several ideas on how to help. What happened? On Sunday, May 11, Cambridge City Police Department shared pictures of graffiti on Creitz Park […]
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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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Milton man sues Cambridge City, officer after arrest
A Milton resident is suing the Town of Cambridge City and one of its police officers, claiming unlawful and excessive force and a violation of his First Amendment right to free speech approximately two years ago. The civil tort was filed the evening of Friday, May 9, in Wayne County Superior Court 1, based on […]
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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 […]