Hoping to recruit more students, Centerville-Abington Community Schools might drive one or two buses into other school districts to pick up transfer students. On February’s state-required count day, CACS had 1,606 students, not including preschoolers. Enrollment is down 20 from Fall 2025, down 67 from one year ago, and down 122 from two years ago. […]
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Contract provides for asbestos inspection at Warfield Oil site
Richmond is taking a step toward demolishing the former Warfield Oil property. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $3,200 contract with Patriot Engineering during its Feb. 26 meeting. Patriot will conduct a pre-demolition survey for asbestos-containing materials. Matt Keller, the city’s director of public operations and engineering, said the survey is […]
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County to collect assessments for 7 drainage watersheds
A routine county decision means some residents will pay higher drainage ditch assessments this spring, while others get a year off. Wayne County’s Drainage Board, which is composed of the county commissioners, approved 25% assessment increases for six of those watersheds during a Feb. 25 meeting. Assessments are paid with spring property taxes. Each drainage […]
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Bids awarded for 3 RHS renovations
Citing needs including security and accessible restrooms, three construction projects will move forward at Richmond High School. During its Feb. 18 meeting, Richmond Community Schools’ board approved three bid awards for Career Center restrooms, a secure entrance and classroom reconfiguration. Pridemark Construction and Thor Construction each submitted bids for the three projects. They are: In […]
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Food inspectors find spills, chills and warm queso
The Wayne County Health Department conducted food inspections for 64 establishments between Feb. 2 and Feb. 13. Eighteen had violations, with three follow-ups. Many violations included a lack of proper sanitizer for warewashing and missing cleaning policies. Violations No Violations Follow-Up Temporary
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Centerville seeks feedback on future plans
Centerville town officials welcome feedback on its comprehensive plan through a public open house. The informal event takes place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at town hall, 220 E. Main St. Participants can review materials, participate in exercises at their leisure and ask questions of the consulting team. The plan will help town leaders […]
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Election preparations include forum, equipment test
Election staff and political parties are working to organize the May 5 primary election and to help the public gather more information about candidates. Deadlines to update an outdated address, register to vote or to request an absentee ballot are coming up in April as well. Candidate forum About a month before voters can begin […]
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County boosts HELP payments
An organization that shelters dogs waiting to find their forever homes is expected to get more financial support from county government. Wayne County’s commissioners have agreed to increase payments for unaltered dogs the county shelters with HELP the Animals. Commissioners Aaron Roberts and Brad Dwenger approved the 2026 contract during their Feb. 25 meeting. Commissioner […]
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PHOTOS: Lincoln renovation open house
Western Wayne Schools employees, school board members, community leaders and construction representatives are among those cutting the ribbon during a Friday, Feb. 27, open house celebrating Lincoln Middle/High School’s renovation. Students took an active part in the celebration, displaying memorabilia and selling meals, gourmet sweets and merchandise. Lilley Photography captured these photos for the Western […]
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Eatery owners: Food/drink tax not worthwhile
Centerville’s public hearing on a proposed food and beverage tax appeared to raise more questions for town councilors than it provided answers. During the Feb. 24 hearing that preceded the monthly work session, a few entrepreneurs asked how the tax would affect their businesses and whether the money could positively impact the town. About a […]