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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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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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 […]
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RCS begins search for board member
Richmond Community Schools soon will begin the search for a board member after one is returning to work for the district. Stacy Mopps, who served as RCS’ chief human resources officer from 2019-2021 after serving as a Test Intermediate School principal and science teacher, is returning to Central Office as a human resources officer as […]
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Motown music comes to Cambridge City park
A nationally recognized Motown tribute band will perform a free concert on Saturday, July 29, in Cambridge City. The Motown Sounds of Touch became a Top 3 finalist on NBC’s “The Winner Is” show hosted by Nick Lachey. Cambridge City Main Street’s concert begins with Scotty Unplugged from 6-6:45 p.m. on a stage at Creitz […]
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Accountant: Stash money in Rainy Day Fund
Centerville’s finances are generally on solid footing and town officials should consider transferring money to their Rainy Day Fund and/or plan for one-time purchases because reserves are high, an accountant said. Upon council’s request, Paige Sansone of Indianapolis-based Baker Tilly municipal advisers provided a 41-page comprehensive financial plan that analyzed various town funds and showed […]
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Williamsburg festival offers food, cars, music
Wayne County’s festival season gets an early start with Williamsburg’s Community Farm Days on Friday and Saturday, July 28-29. Most activities are planned at Williamsburg Area Community Center, 8441 Centerville Road N. The Masonic Lodge will provide free strawberry ice cream shortcake while supplies last. On Friday, vendors will be open and pork chops will […]