Cambridge City leaders are examining the town’s 2024 expenses line by line and trying to predict upcoming needs. It’s the time of year for town officials to begin preparing their 2025 budgets for council and state approvals. Cambridge City leaders traditionally have collected fewer tax dollars than they’re entitled to charge residents. The town was […]
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5 area bands in state’s Top 14
Performing jazz, rock and other styles of music, Richmond, Centerville, Winchester, Northeastern and Tri students were among the best bands at Indiana State Fair. Richmond’s “Gennett Legacy” tribute to the city’s jazz recording heritage led schools in Wayne, Randolph and Henry counties with a fourth-place finish. The Marching Red Devils wore zoot suit-styled shirts and […]
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Proposed auction facility along U.S. 27 still waits for final OK
A proposed auction facility along U.S. 27 still waits for final approval, despite now receiving a second set of favorable rulings. Much like an auction — going once … going twice … sold — Midway Auction Barn LLC waits for the final gavel. The proposed general merchandise and equipment consignment facility that will also have […]
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CACS hires principals, director of student learning
More familiar faces — including two returning ones — have moved into leadership positions at Centerville-Abington Community Schools. At its July 24 meeting, the board hired Tiffani Thornburg as Centerville Junior High principal, Mika Frame as Centerville-Abington Elementary assistant principal, and Tammy Chavis as CACS’ director of student learning. Those hires were prompted by Brian […]
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Student steers cattle teams to 2nd, 3rd in nation
A Wayne County student was on teams that finished second and third at a national competition about cattle knowledge. Matthew Elzemeyer was on Indiana’s reserve champion senior Hereford Bowl team at the Junior National Hereford Exposition in Grand Island, Nebraska. The competition encourages good sportsmanship and dedication to learning more about the beef industry and […]
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Schools must allow religion
A new state law requires Indiana schools to allow students to receive religious instruction during the school day, and Centerville-Abington Community Schools will be among the first in the area to do so. Complying with House Enrolled Act 1137 passed in the 2024 Indiana General Assembly session, CACS and LifeWise Academy leaders have agreed upon […]
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Clinical director leaves health department
The Wayne County Health Department is looking for new leadership. Dr. Paul Rider, chair of the county’s health board, announced at its July 23 meeting that Becca Alliston, the clinical director, was leaving the department. Rider praised Alliston, who joined the department in May 2023, for her work while the department has not had an […]
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Man leaves $450K to Hayes Arboretum
Hayes Arboretum has received $453,000 from a late local man’s estate. John Turner-Grey, described as a talented floral designer, died at age 73 in 2023. “John’s love and passion for plants, especially his ability to design with these natural elements, can serve as an inspiration for us all to better connect with the natural world […]
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Bands on track for fair
Band families would say it’s a question of how many, rather than if, nearby schools will qualify for Indiana State Fair Band Day’s night show on Friday, Aug. 2. Last year, Centerville led the area with a fourth-place finish at Band Day, followed by Richmond, sixth; Winchester, seventh; Northeastern, ninth; Randolph Southern, 12th; Henry County […]
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HHS baseball alums plan Jubilee Days game
At least one group of Hagerstown High School alumni has swung with the Jubilee Days date change and will be present on Saturday. HHS classes often hold reunions during Jubilee Days, which had been scheduled on the third weekend of August for decades. This year, new organizers moved the date forward to Aug. 2-3 so […]