Seven high schools will show off their Indiana State Fair Band Day routines this weekend in Centerville to see how their audience, judges and teachers react. Four of the competitors at Archway Classic on Saturday, July 12, are from Wayne County. Northeastern’s Marching Knights open the contest at 8 p.m., followed by the Richmond Red […]
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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New role will pair students with businesses
Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce and six school districts have selected a familiar face to help connect students with new work-based learning opportunities. Shawntel Baker, who is already a chamber employee, has been selected to serve as the first countywide director of employer engagement. School and chamber leaders designed the role to expand work-based […]
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Centerville approves 14 coaches
Centerville-Abington Community Schools has hired several coaches for the upcoming school year. The board approved the hires at its June 18 meeting. The head coaches are: Jimmy Basler, volleyball; Ricky Torres, girls soccer; Randy Ecker, boys tennis; Ricardo Torres, boys soccer; Cecil Franke, boys/girls cross country; Matthew Bellew, girls golf; Ryan Cole, football; and Zach […]
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Centerville seeks junior high principal
Centerville-Abington Community Schools is beginning its search for a junior high principal. Tiffani Thornburg’s request to transfer from junior high leadership to teach seventh grade English was approved during the board’s June 18 meeting. Superintendent Mike McCoy said Thornburg initiated the request, citing the time needed for administrative duties and other reasons. McCoy said the […]
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Centerville elementary teacher retires after 4 decades
One school district’s loss was another district’s gain for 40-plus years. Beth (Short) Reagan initially was a student teacher at Centerville-Abington Community Schools. She graduated from Ball State University after winter quarter in 1982. After substitute teaching for a semester, she was offered a sixth-grade classroom at Western Wayne Schools. Although she recalls loving the […]
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Queen’s 4-H Fair reign begins
Josephine Daniel of Centerville was crowned Wayne County 4-H Fair queen June 14 during a competition at Centerville Senior High School’s auditorium. Daniel won the honor over five other queen candidates who were judged on their public speaking, ability to converse, poise and personality. Havanna Harris of Richmond was named first alternate, and Josie Retz […]
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Centerville promotes officer, welcomes another
Centerville council approved police personnel updates and could soon approve new maps for elections reflecting the town’s population changes. And, after a logistics delay, the library can rent the former town hall. Police New Police Chief Josh Millsaps announced the promotion of Andrew Jordan to sergeant. Millsaps said Jordan has a wealth of experience in […]
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Centerville-Abington schools cut 3 jobs
“A perfect storm” of factors led Centerville-Abington Community Schools officials to eliminate three teacher/instructor positions, including one held by its superintendent’s son. According to Superintendent Mike McCoy, more school jobs might have been cut if other employees hadn’t departed. School board members approved the reduction in force along with other resignations, transfers and personnel updates […]
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Devils’ Lindahl secures podium spot
The Indiana High School Athletic Association state track and field meet was held at North Central High School in Indianapolis on Friday, June 6. Among the talented athletes in the field were Masson Heiny from Richmond High School competing in the discus, Maddox Pritchett from Centerville High School competing in the long jump and Jacob […]
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Centerville gets 1 bid to rent former town hall
Centerville’s library faces no opposition in its bid to rent the former town hall during its upcoming renovation. At council’s May 27 work session, Clerk-Treasurer Sarah Rice opened the lone bid from library leaders. They bid $1,825 per month ($21,900 for the year), which appraisals determined is the required fair market value. No one spoke […]