Centerville-Abington Community Schools has begun setting district goals as it prepares for its accreditation visit that’s three years away. At its Dec. 11 meeting, board members heard from Superintendent Mike McCoy, Assistant Superintendent Sean Stevenson and principals about district goals. Those goals focus on improving student learning and achievement, especially on reading and math; creating […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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‘Game changer’
When Jason Warren teared up on a phone call that moved him emotionally, he reassured his SugarCreek Packing coworkers in Cambridge City that they were happy tears. He’d just learned his daughter Willow, a Northeastern senior, was one of Wayne County’s two Lilly Endowment scholarship winners. “We’ve talked about it a lot,” Warren said. “It’s […]
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Council closes Creitz Park for winter
Cambridge City’s council took action to curb Creitz Park vandalism and celebrated some wins in reducing neighborhood blight. Park Vandalism of Christmas lights has increased at night, especially on the park’s east side. Damage began last year but is worsening, Fire Chief Jeff Gabbard told council at its Dec. 9 meeting. Volunteer firefighters set up […]
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RCS receives $82K donation for band uniforms
Richmond Community Schools’ board has celebrated a nearly $82,000 donation for band uniforms and approved a 2025-2026 calendar. At its Nov. 25 meeting, trustees unanimously approved $93,098.90 in donations, including Debra Edelman’s $81,800 gift for Richmond High School band uniforms. While expressing gratitude for all donations, John Weber called Edelman’s contribution “spectacular.” Several donations were […]
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Grinchy vandals dim holiday cheer
Vandals are tearing up Christmas lights in Cambridge City’s park at night. They are stealing and cutting cords, knocking over big displays and even have taken light bulbs from the Santa at Creitz Park’s entrance, according to Clerk-Treasurer Sherry Ervin. The park’s entrance is near the town hall and police station at 127 N. Foote […]
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Cool festival looks for warm-hearted support
Wayne County’s annual Meltdown ice festival is warmly received by residents and visitors, but additional sources of cold, hard cash are being sought to provide the frosty fun. Most activities will take place Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at Jack Elstro Plaza in downtown Richmond after a few preliminary events around town. Alison Zajdel, one […]
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Story about missing $8,000, angel wings made into musical
Richmond Civic Theatre is performing a musical version of what its leaders call a beloved film. The G-rated “It’s a Wonderful Life — The Musical” opens Thursday, Dec. 12, and ends Sunday, Dec. 22. It’s based on the screenplay for the 1946 cinema hit starring Jimmy Stewart. The film, set around Christmas Eve, is shown […]
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Revolutionary War veterans’ families to watch dedications
A group of history enthusiasts will dedicate new grave markers for two Revolutionary War veterans buried in Wayne County, and their descendants are participating in the ceremonies. The programs take place 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at New Garden Cemetery, 1334 New Garden Road, Fountain City, and at noon Saturday, Dec. 14, at King Cemetery, […]
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RCS makes facility decisions
Richmond Community Schools has narrowed some plans for facility improvements and expanded others. Some previously discussed Richmond High School athletics upgrades are being reduced in favor of improving its special education classrooms and building security. At its Nov. 25 work session, several RCS board members showed enthusiasm for some or all of the additional suggested […]
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Centerville remembers retired fire chief
Centerville residents have cried tears of sadness and of joy in recent days. Many mourned the Nov. 16 death of Dennis Spears, who served as Centerville Fire/Rescue chief for 24 years before health issues prompted his retirement earlier this year. In July, Spears attended council’s work session when Fire Station #2 on U.S. 40 was […]