Centerville Fire/Rescue has unveiled a new logo that department leaders say is a “bold and meaningful design that represents both our department and our community.” According to CFR, Spike the bulldog pays homage to Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ mascot and symbolizes grit, pride and tradition that define the town. Jobtown Graphics, owned by a New York […]
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 library makes cuts
Citing significant budget constraints, Centerville Public Library is eliminating some periodicals, a genealogy program and a digital service in 2026. Its hours also will change. Director Emmanuel Mendez’s letter to patrons explaining what he called “difficult decisions to ensure the long-term financial stability and continued operation of the library” was posted Dec. 29 to the […]
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Centerville captures 5th
The Centerville boys basketball team traveled to Lawrenceburg on Friday, Jan. 2, and Saturday, Jan. 3, to play in the Ray Furney Basketball Classic at Lawrenceburg High School. Centerville, ranked third in the 2A state poll, proved it belongs in the loaded field that included teams from all four enrollment classes. The Bulldogs finished fifth […]
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10 local wrestlers advance to regional
Richmond led the area teams with a second-place team finish and had three weight class champions at the Eastern Hancock girls wrestling sectional. Centerville finished ninth with one weight-class champion, and Northeastern finished 12th. Richmond Claire Abbitt won the 120-pound weight class, Ambria Tate won the 135-pound weight class and Key’Aysha Golden won the 155-pound […]
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Host Bulldogs finish 4th in 6-team field
The Centerville Lady Bulldogs basketball team hosted a six-team tournament that began on Friday, Dec. 26, and concluded on Saturday, Dec. 27. Centerville lost to Edinburgh 48-32 and defeated Blackford 36-26 in games played on Friday. In the Saturday championship round, Centerville lost to Fort Wayne Blackhawk 55-30 in the third-place game. South Ripley was […]
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Lady Tigers even season record with win over Lady Bulldogs
The Hagerstown Lady Tiger basketball team hosted the Centerville Lady Bulldogs in a Tri-Eastern Conference game on Friday, Dec. 19. The Lady Bulldogs took an early 13-12 lead at the end of the first quarter before the game took an incredible momentum turn in the second quarter. The Lady Tigers held Centerville to only three […]
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Bulldogs win physical battle, stay unbeaten
The 2A fourth-ranked Centerville Bulldogs are a powerhouse program drawing interest statewide, which means that every time they step on the court they get their opponents’ best shot. On Thursday, Dec. 18, the Bulldogs traveled to Hagerstown to play the Tigers. Centerville is in its last year as a member of the Tri-Eastern Conference, and […]
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Bulldogs pound Panthers
The Centerville Bulldogs traveled to Knightstown on Saturday, Dec. 20, for a Tri-Eastern Conference game. The 2A fourth-ranked Bulldogs dominated the Panthers in a 78-40 blowout win. The Bulldogs overwhelmed the Panthers early, outscoring them 26-8 in the first quarter and 25-9 in the second quarter to build a 51-17 halftime lead. The first field […]
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Centerville recognizes firefighters, medics
Centerville Fire/Rescue is recruiting new members as it welcomes some new leaders and celebrates service milestones. During CFR and Centerville Police Department’s combined Christmas party, Captain Josh Minnix was named 2025 Firefighter of the Year, recognizing his dependability and mentorship to newer members. “His dedication, leadership and commitment to our department and community truly set […]
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Lady Red Devils win Centerville Invitational
The Richmond girls wrestling team won the Centerville Wrestling Invitational, held at Centerville Senior High School on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The Lady Red Devils scored 152 points to finish first in the 15-team field. Richmond had three weight-class champions. Claire Abbitt won the 115-pound weight class, Ambria Tate won the 135-pound weight class and Arlette […]