Dennis Spears, Centerville’s retired fire chief, knew something was unusual when he saw the town’s council room packed with Centerville Fire/Rescue members. Those volunteers, along with Spears’ relatives and neighbors, witnessed the unveiling of a new sign dedicating Fire Station #2 as Chief Dennis Spears Station 2. They gave Spears a standing ovation. Council unanimously […]
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Bands strive to grow, thrill communities
Although their shows look and sound unique, Wayne County’s band directors are proudly united about how much their students grew as musicians and leaders this summer. That hands-on learning culminated at Indiana State Fair Band Day on Friday, Aug. 2, which eastern Indiana schools dominated. Richmond’s “Gennett Legacy” tribute to the city’s 1920s jazz recording […]
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Uranus owner excited about Richmond
Louie Keen said he’s excited to open his third Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store in Richmond. The Uranus owner — or self-described mayor — appeared July 24 before the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission to support a zoning request for a portion of the former New Creations church and boarding school along U.S. 40 at […]
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Cambridge City setting 2025 budget priorities
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 […]