A third-generation firefighter has been chosen as Centerville’s new fire chief. At its March 12 meeting, Centerville Town Council unanimously approved Andy Aughe as Centerville Fire/Rescue’s next leader. Councilor Gary Holbert said those reviewing the applications had “an extraordinarily talented group of people with credentials that’s unbelievable” to consider. Aughe (pronounced “oy”), has been part […]
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Bats prompt urgent council action for bridge project
Regulations that protect bats required Wayne County to urgently pay a bridge project invoice, and that required a special Wayne County Council meeting March 14. Indiana Department of Transportation regulations adapted from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service require any tree removal for transportation projects occur between Oct. 1 and March 31 when Indiana bats […]
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Centerville completing required state testing
It’s a busy season of mandated statewide testing at Centerville-Abington Community Schools, administrators told the district’s school board at its March 6 meeting. Second and third graders completed IREAD-3 tests last week to check basic reading skills and comprehension. Statewide, nearly 82% of public and private school students passed IREAD-3 in 2023. Indiana lawmakers just […]
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BPA students shine at state
Showing their skills in everything from health research presentations to computer programming, Wayne County students again earned state championships and Top 10 finishes in Business Professionals of America’s State Leadership Conference. Lincoln, Centerville, Hagerstown and Richmond each sent a delegation of state qualifiers to Indianapolis for the March 10-12 competition. In addition to competing in […]
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Wayne County comes to tornado victims’ aid
Wayne County first responders and philanthropic residents and business owners quickly began seeking ways to help those in Randolph County feeling the impact of Thursday night’s tornado damage. A National Weather Service survey team classified the tornado as having a damage rating of EF3. Wind speeds were estimated at 165 mph. On Sunday, Randolph County […]
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Campaign could raise $10K for residents’ needs
Donations are sought through March 31 for a $5,000 matching opportunity to help residents with housing, food, transportation or child care. Koechlein Family Fund is partnering with First English Lutheran Church to provide a $5,000 matching opportunity through United Way of Whitewater Valley called REACH, or Relief for Everyday Assistance through Community Help. The campaign […]
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County considers claiming Clyde Moberly Road
Wayne County’s commissioners named Clyde Moberly Road in 1977. Since then, the county has treated the road as one of its own — maintaining it, plowing snow from it and putting new asphalt on it. Officially, though, it isn’t a county road, leaving it considered a private lane. The dead-end road that drops south off […]
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Town officials seek RR crossing answers
Two rough railroad crossings in Hagerstown stirred town officials to public criticism of what they say is an unresponsive corporation. A busy Norfolk Southern Railroad track crosses at about 600 S. Washington St. It crosses South Street a few blocks east. Town Council discussed both on March 4. A truck vs. train crash at the […]
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Cambridge City council OKs playground pursuit
Cambridge City is nearing the start of its fundraising campaign to improve the Creitz Park playground. Three similar recreation campaigns are already underway in nearby communities. Cambridge City Cambridge City first must successfully apply for a $50,000 CreatINg Places matching grant opportunity from Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority for the playground. Then, to receive […]
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Applications due April 1 for Wayne County mural contest
Local, national or international artists who want to be part of the 2024 Wayne County Murals Competition need to apply by April 1. Those selected will be commissioned to complete their mural and compete for three prizes ($10,000, $5,000 and $2,500). Ten new murals will be created along with a community mural where residents are […]