Centerville shopping for new police vehicle Centerville council learned about upcoming personnel changes at its police and fire departments, and supported the purchase of a new police vehicle. Police Chief Ed Buchholz announced at the council’s March 14 meeting that he has conditionally hired current reserve officer Mason Hale to fill a vacancy in the […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Animal sanctuary’s future more paws-itive
Unexpected gift helps resolve land concern Midwestern animal advocates have rallied to support a local refuge for pets and wildlife with varying needs. “We are staying, and all of the residents are safe,” said Liberty Acres United Rescue Animal Sanctuary Director Shell Young. “We can continue our mission to save senior, geriatric, disabled and special […]
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Furniture ministry seeks new home
A Wayne County ministry that furnishes homes soon will be homeless. St. Vincent de Paul must vacate its storage space at Richmond State Hospital because the building was deemed unsafe. President Tony Talbert said they must find a new location by June 6, or the ministry will have to shut down after 22 years. The […]
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Historic site gets new stewards
Indiana Landmarks finds area buyer for Huddleston site; family aims to preserve farmhouse for future generations A home as unique as the Huddleston Farmhouse — a former inn for U.S. 40 travelers and a museum — doesn’t fit everyone’s needs, budgets or talents. After about a year on the market, Indiana Landmarks officials announced Friday […]
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Orchestra hires music director
Lopera offers ‘unbounding energy, passion’ After inviting audiences to watch five conductors audition for their potential new job, Richmond Symphony Orchestra has hired its top choice. Late last week, Maestro Andrés Lopera entered a three-year contract with RSO as its fourth-ever music director. RSO Board President Jeff Carter said Lopera “brings unbounding energy and passion […]
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U.S. 40 crash damage estimated at $75K
Vehicle destroys library, business signs Damage has been estimated at about $75,000 after a vehicle went off the road and crashed into several signs in downtown Centerville. The accident took place just after 10:30 p.m. March 12. A Centerville man apparently had a medical episode while driving east along U.S. 40 and crossed the center […]
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Centerville to correct electric rate typo
Special council meeting, public hearing set for March 20 Although they don’t expect the outcome will change, Centerville’s council members are conducting another public hearing and special council meeting related to an already-approved increase in electric rates. An ordinance was introduced at a short March 6 meeting to correct a mistake in the newly increased […]
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Costly ‘cats’ thefts grow nationally
Police aim to deter catalytic converter crimes A school bus, local businesses and residents are all among those impacted by attempted or actual thefts of catalytic converters. As those thefts are rising nationally, local police departments encourage residents to keep an eye on their own vehicles and those of their neighbors to help prevent those […]
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Richmond Civic Theatre opens codebreaker show March 16
“Breaking the Code” play shows Turing’s life and work An eccentric genius secretly played a major role in the Allies winning World War II after he broke a complex German code. However, instead of being celebrated for the rest of his life as a hero, Alan Turing died forgotten and alone after breaking another code: […]
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ISTAR honors local seniors, teachers
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. […]