Wayne County seniors pursuing a two- or four-year degree may apply for a new scholarship named after late Richmond Police Department K-9 Officer Seara Burton. Applications must be postmarked by April 5. The Seara Burton FOP Auxiliary #63 established the scholarship from proceeds of the 140 Challenge fitness event it hosted in 2023. Committee members aim […]
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2 local schools earn wins at academic meet
Academic teams from Wayne and Henry counties are among those earning top finishes at the Eastern Indiana Academic League Invitational. Seventeen schools’ teams competed Feb. 26 in subjects including science, fine arts, social studies, math and English during the conference meet. Area competitors were Centerville, Connersville, Lincoln, Northeastern, Randolph Southern, Richmond, Tri and Union (Modoc). […]
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Food programs feeling the pinch
Local food pantries are facing a funding hurdle: The rising cost of food is hitting suppliers hard at the same time as more people need their services. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana and Midwest Food Bank Indiana are two Indianapolis-based food banks serving the Wayne County area. Food banks help supply local food pantries, which […]
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‘Canary in the Coal Mine’ author will speak at IUE
A Hoosier doctor and author with a connection to Wayne County will share his insights about serving residents who face barriers to healthcare. All are invited to the events taking place Monday, March 25, at Indiana University East’s Whitewater Hall. Dr. William Cooke has raised national attention about the challenges communities face in providing care […]
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Challenge aims to get all ages outdoors
Cope Environmental Center is organizing an outdoor challenge to encourage kids and adults to limit their screen time and possibly win a prize. The challenge starts March 25 and ends June 14. After registering, participants can count their time outdoors from any location, including Cope at 1730 Airport Road in Centerville. It’s designed for all […]
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Centerville chooses new fire chief
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 […]