Centerville-Abington Community Schools approved a new evaluation tool for its administrators and reflected on a positive first day of school. CACS’ board met a week earlier than usual — on its first day for students, Wednesday, Aug. 5 — so any pending hires were formally approved. One of the final teachers to join was Andrew […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Theater season includes ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Annie’
From Dolly Parton to Daddy Warbucks, Richmond Civic Theatre offers a mix of familiar and fresh plays this year. The season opened earlier this fall than usual, with the first show, “1776: The Musical,” concluding its run Sunday, Aug. 16. Shows take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at 1003 E. Main […]
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Republican caucus fills prosecutor vacancy
Ashley Green will begin serving as Wayne County’s prosecuting attorney before voters officially elect her. Green was chosen by a Republican caucus Aug. 6 to finish Mike Shipman’s term that ends Dec. 31. Sept. 1 will be the final work day for Shipman, who is not running for reelection this year. Green takes over Sept. […]
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Make My Move recruits 50th worker
Wayne County just met its latest goal to recruit 20 new workers to move here from out-of-state by Sept. 1, but finding desirable housing has been the workers’ biggest challenge in making that choice, economic development leaders say. During their Aug. 3 board meeting, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County leaders discussed whether to offer […]
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Bands tout their growth at state fair competition
Four Wayne County schools made up a quarter of Indiana State Fair Band Day’s Sweet 16 finalists. All four of those schools — Centerville, Hagerstown, Northeastern and Richmond — placed in the top 12 of 34 entrants. Richmond’s James Bond-themed show, “From Richmond With Love,” led the county with seventh place. Dan Merkamp, who retired […]
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Finalist accepts school district’s top job
After considering 10 candidates, Western Wayne Schools’ superintendent finalist has accepted its job offer. The school district had not yet shared the person’s name. The public can comment on the proposed contract next week. WWS’ board will hear residents’ objections or support for the contract during the legally required public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday, […]
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State Fair Band Day: Bands tout growth
Four Wayne County schools made up one fourth of Indiana State Fair Band Day’s Sweet 16 finalists. All four of those schools — Centerville, Hagerstown, Northeastern and Richmond — placed in the top 12 of 34 entrants. Richmond’s James Bond-themed show, “From Richmond With Love,” led the county with seventh place. The Marching Red Devils […]
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Meridian: Services continuing after job cuts
Meridian Health Services, which offers medical and behavioral health care, has dissolved eight positions in Wayne County and a few more in surrounding communities, but is keeping facilities open. Meridian operates school medical clinics at Richmond High and Test Intermediate in Richmond plus Union City and Union (Modoc). It also sends behavioral health staff into […]
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Deadlines loom for forgivable loan up to $5M
Centerville officials have tentatively secured a forgivable loan of up to $5 million toward wastewater improvements if they can meet a key deadline. Dan Wandersee, council president, said a recent meeting with Indiana Finance Authority staff about the possibility of obtaining a State Revolving Fund loan went “extremely well.” While pleased with that development, at […]
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Cambridge City costs climb, caution grows
Despite rising prices for supplies and services, Cambridge City town leaders are trying to keep taxpayers’ costs steady in 2027. While the new budget won’t be finalized for a few more months, council conducted a workshop on Thursday, July 29, to brainstorm 2027 priorities and analyze how January-June 2026 spending matched the current budget. Public […]