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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Facilities director gives LMHS renovation update
Several renovations at Lincoln Middle/High School are winding down this month, and a few projects are expected to be finished early in the new year. During the Dec. 10 Western Wayne Schools board meeting, Director of Facilities Matt Webb provided a construction update. Webb said most classrooms and hallways were then 95-98% done with just […]
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Centerville recognizes firefighters, medics
Centerville Fire/Rescue is recruiting new members as it welcomes some new leaders and celebrates service milestones. During CFR and Centerville Police Department’s combined Christmas party, Captain Josh Minnix was named 2025 Firefighter of the Year, recognizing his dependability and mentorship to newer members. “His dedication, leadership and commitment to our department and community truly set […]
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NWS adapts holiday programs around cancellations
Despite weather obstacles for some holiday programs and activities, Northeastern Wayne Schools leaders said many events had gone well, and excitement is building for the new year. Northeastern Elementary’s evening Christmas program for grades K-2 was originally scheduled for Dec. 16, when school was canceled. NES quickly pivoted to a school-day Dec. 18 assembly. Older […]
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LHS grad meets NASCAR legend days before jet crash
A Cambridge City race car driver says he will cherish a brief conversation with a former NASCAR driver one week before the legend’s tragic death. Presley Sorah, an ARCA Menards Series/NASCAR regional competitor, spoke with Greg Biffle on Dec. 11 at the Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis. They quickly posed for a photo, and […]
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Groups Invite seasonal giving
Organizations continue to offer opportunities for seasonal giving across the region. Reid Health Auxiliary is accepting $5-or-more donations to sponsor ornaments on the Blue Brigade Volunteer Auxiliary’s nine-foot Celebration of Love & Life Tree. The ornaments — angels, stars, and snowflakes — support patient care, medical equipment, technology, and community programs. Forms are available at the […]
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About 140 teens advancing to BPA state
At least 139 Wayne County students have qualified for Business Professionals of America’s State Leadership Conference next March. Students from Centerville, Lincoln, Northeastern and Richmond competed in the Region 9 Leadership Conference on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Indiana University East. Wayne County has had a strong BPA legacy for many years that includes multiple national […]
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New assistant principal starts Jan. 5 at LMHS
Lincoln Middle/High School will have a new assistant principal in the new year. Western Wayne Schools’ board hired Carrie Mastriano at its Wednesday, Dec. 10, meeting. Mastriano said she enjoys helping students become “great adults” and develop real-world skills. Now that her own children are grown, she thought the timing was right to step up […]
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Centerville schools buying 2 new buses
Bus replacement plans are going in a slightly different direction for Centerville-Abington Community Schools. At its Dec. 10 meeting, the board voted 5-0 to accept quotes for two new buses. Assistant Superintendent Sean Stevenson recommended buying a 72-passenger bus for $164,966 and a 48-passenger bus for $162,352. That was a change from CACS’ bus replacement […]
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Centerville council, clerk forego raises
Centerville’s council and clerk-treasurer won’t receive a pay increase in 2026 while the town sees how new state tax changes affect its finances. Council approved the ordinance impacting its elected officials 5-0 during its Tuesday, Dec. 9, meeting. Council President Dan Wandersee said the amount saved will be small, but it’s important to make sure […]