Local news and updates from Wayne County, Indiana reportersCenterville

Centerville, Indiana is a town in Center Township, Wayne County that describes itself as “an American town in the heart of the midwest.” Famous for its antique shopping and as home of the annual Archway Days festival, Centerville is fun to visit, beautiful to live in and easy to get to from US 40 or via interstate 70.

The Western Wayne News covers updates from Centerville’s Town Council as well as Centerville-Abington Community Schools and their sports teams. Read below for the latest articles, meeting coverage, government activities and education news by our local reporting team.
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Centerville receives funds for electric upgrade, kids’ shopping

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Centerville’s having a mixture of good and not-so-good financial news, according to reports at Centerville council’s Dec. 11 meeting. Positive Wayne County, after a recommendation from Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County, is contributing $143,000 from its Consolidated EDIT Fund to upgrade Centerville’s electrical system. That amount is half of the town’s required match for […]

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Bulldog scoring streaks sink Tigers

by Dan Harney

The Centerville Bulldogs evened their Tri-Eastern Conference record while handing the Hagerstown Tigers their first conference loss in a game played at Centerville on Thursday, Dec. 19. The Tigers had control early, leading 15-8 in the final seconds of the first quarter with possession of the ball, before a costly mistake tightened the game. With […]

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Bulldogs win invite title; Red Devils finish 2nd

by Dan Harney

In the final team results at the Centerville Girls Wrestling Invitational, Centerville won the event with a score of 157. Richmond finished second with a score of 102.5.  Wrestlers representing Blue River Valley High School, Eastbrook, Franklin County, Hagerstown, Monroe Central, Mount Vernon (Fortville), Richmond, Tri High, Union County, Wes-Del and Yorktown joined the host […]

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Exhibit includes flowers, furry friends

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With titles such as “Melty Ice Cream,” “Loco-Motive,” “Hoops” and “Biltmore Pineapple,” regional artists are sharing works that could appeal to a variety of interests and tastebuds. Several advanced or amateur artists from Wayne, Fayette and Randolph counties were among those selected for Richmond Art Museum’s 126th Annual Exhibition by Indiana and Ohio Artists. Some […]

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Centerville schools focus on 3 goals

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Centerville-Abington Community Schools has begun setting district goals as it prepares for its accreditation visit that’s three years away. At its Dec. 11 meeting, board members heard from Superintendent Mike McCoy, Assistant Superintendent Sean Stevenson and principals about district goals. Those goals focus on improving student learning and achievement, especially on reading and math; creating […]

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‘Dawgs dominate Broncos 81-43

by Dan Harney

Last season the Daleville Broncos handed Centerville an early season 80-75 loss in a high-scoring shootout. When the two teams met on Friday, Dec. 13, in a rematch played in Centerville, the Broncos were no match for the Bulldogs.  The Bulldogs came out firing and raced to a 22-7 lead after one quarter. The Bulldogs […]

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Bulldogs lose at 3A power Delta

by Dan Harney

The Centerville Bulldogs traveled to Royerton on Saturday, Dec. 7, for a nonconference game with 3A perennial power Delta. The Bulldogs took the Eagles out of their comfort zone by slowing the game’s pace, leading 13-11 at halftime.  The Eagles used long-range shooting in the third quarter to take control of the game, hitting four 3-pointers […]