Lincoln, Centerville, Hagerstown schools part of program A few high-achieving seniors from several area high schools — and an educator of their choice — are honored each spring. The Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. This year’s ISTAR banquet took place March 8 at Connersville High School. […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Centerville shopping for insurance, again
No resolution to employees’ health coverage issue Already spending thousands of dollars more for health insurance than expected this year, Centerville officials still haven’t gotten their problem solved. Thus, they’re taking an unusual step in March: they’re shopping again for 2023 health insurance for town employees and their families. Health insurance registration is an issue […]
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2 officers recognized for trauma-informed care
‘I honestly owe them my life’ Centerville’s police officers were encouraged to attend town council’s Feb. 28 meeting, but weren’t quite sure why. They soon learned that Centerville Police Chief Ed Buchholz was surprising one of the town’s officers with a promotion, and giving a Life Saving Award to two other Centerville and Cambridge City […]
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Pershing cemetery now in IRS’ good graces
Shortly before spring and summer maintenance expenses begin, Zion Lutheran Cemetery’s board members are relieved that the organization’s tax-exempt status has resumed. The classification had lapsed due to a missed paperwork filing. Board President Paul Railsback said the Pershing organization has been reinstated by the Internal Revenue Service and Indiana Secretary of State’s office. He […]
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Most frequent 911 calls? Hang-ups
Hang-ups account for nearly 7,000 of 40,000 calls in 2022 Wayne County’s law enforcement, firefighters, ambulance crews and dispatchers deal with everything from falls to fires and threats of self-harm to sex offenders. According to recently compiled data, they’re being sought for help more than 300 times per day around the county, on average. Matthew Cain, […]
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Evaluator report about Centerville schools ‘amazing’
Instead of asking questions as usual, Centerville-Abington Community Schools board members were those being questioned during their Feb. 22 meeting. During their visit to consider reaccrediting CACS, two evaluators from the accreditation and certification organization Cognia interviewed the board. Ann Burns and Jennifer Horvath talked with teachers, students, administrators, parents and stakeholders; observed in classrooms; […]
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Organizers aim to grow community garden projects
Wayne County has had a few hints of spring, and a local organization aims to grow support for its community gardening projects. Sprout of Control seeks volunteers as well as donations of everyday items, such as plastic bottle caps and lids, potting soil, Mason jars, and freezer bags. Those donated items will be used for […]
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Water project progressing in Cambridge City
Land owner asks to buy small section near tower At its Feb. 13 meeting, Cambridge City’s council addressed topics ranging from a potential sale of property around the water tower to broken sidewalks and the possibility of a new K9 officer. Property sale: Jason Losekamp, who lives in the 300 block of Boundary Street, asked […]
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Will 100,000 tourists descend on Wayne County next year?
Although it’s more than a trip around the sun away, Wayne County is beginning to prepare for what could be more than 100,000 visitors — and their tourism dollars — visiting the area to witness a total solar eclipse next year. Western Wayne County will be directly in the path of the rare event on […]
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Utility bills, bus violations among Centerville topics
No residents speak at water, electric rate hearing Acknowledging that no one loves paying extra for utilities, Centerville’s council voted unanimously on Valentine’s Day to slightly increase customers’ water and electric costs. Nine residents attended public hearings preceding the votes, but most were town employees or volunteers. None spoke. Increases are based on municipal adviser […]