Cambridge City and Milton will have elections this fall to elect town leaders. Those communities join Richmond in needing to conduct an election because they now have contested races with candidates from different political parties. Dublin, Centerville, Fountain City, Economy, Boston, East Germantown and Greens Fork will not have elections. Aug. 1 was the deadline […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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CACS board welcomes new special education teacher
Centerville-Abington Community Schools conducted a special meeting Aug. 2 to finalize hires, bus driver contracts and other remaining items before schools open. Superintendent Mike McCoy introduced Daniel Addington as a new special education teacher at Centerville Senior High School. The board also approved these personnel changes: Pending hires: Ciara Hanes, junior high Bulldog Connections Lab; […]
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Symphony plans 3 free outdoor concerts
Three free concerts are taking place in August and September in what Richmond Symphony Orchestra calls some of Wayne County’s most treasured outdoor spaces. The early Wednesday evening concerts in RSO’s Sunset Series are family friendly, and all ages are welcome to attend. Reservations are requested via phone or online to help attendees stay informed […]
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Cambridge City photographer’s work featured in gallery show
A Cambridge City resident will have a photography show in a Connersville art gallery. Whitewater Valley Arts Association is displaying Benjamin Allen’s black-and-white photos in an exhibit called “Abandoned.” Allen said he’s been away from his camera for 10 years, and this is his first photography show since college. An opening night reception is set […]
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Museum to open Burton exhibit
Those who knew Seara Burton say she cared about children, history and the north side Richmond neighborhood she patrolled. Thus, Wayne County Historical Museum staff say they are honored to open a new permanent exhibit honoring the late Richmond Police Department K9 officer and her contributions to the community. The display, called “Seara Burton Legacy […]
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Delayed start confirmed at Rose Hamilton; damage details shared
August 9 update Rose Hamilton staff will conduct a transportation and childcare registration event from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Centerville-Abington Elementary, 200 W. South St., Centerville. Participants should park in the south parking lot, between the football field and the elementary school, and use the south doors. Families can pick up bus lanyards […]
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Schools celebrating Top 10 finishes at Band Day
Three Wayne County schools finished in the Top 10 of Friday’s Indiana State Fair Band Day competition, and the gaps between some of the placements were quite small. Centerville’s Blue Regiment, which won the overall Class AA title during the daytime competition, tied Jay County for third at night with the score of 85.925. However, […]
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Centerville teen organizes park prayer event
It’s rare for teens to attend Centerville council work sessions, and even rarer to hear them ask for permission to organize an event. However, that’s what Krista Smith, a Centerville Senior High School senior, did July 25. Smith requested the use of Maplewood Park’s stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, to offer a prayer […]
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‘Little Mermaid’ aims to make big splash
Ariel and her friends want you to be part of their world, at least for a couple hours. Richmond Civic Theatre opens its season with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Performances take place from Thursday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 6, and Aug. 10-13 at the downtown theater. The musical about the teenage mermaid princess who […]
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RHS, Centerville among top weekend performers
Two high school bands finished in the Top 5 of weekend competitions leading to the 76th Indiana State Fair Band Day on Friday, Aug. 4. Centerville’s Blue Regiment finished fourth of 25 bands in Friday’s Anderson Tartan Tournament of Bands, behind Kokomo, Spirit of Muncie and Anderson. Other local competitors were Randolph Southern, which placed […]