After reviewing bids from two food service managers, Centerville-Abington Community Schools chose the business that’s already operating in Wayne County. At its Wednesday, Nov. 4, meeting, the board unanimously selected Chartwells, which currently runs cafeterias for Nettle Creek and Richmond school districts. The contract will be for five school years, starting in January. Board member […]
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 council reviewing proposed employee handbook
Centerville councilors received some homework before their next meeting and were surprised to learn that an annual food collection event has been replaced with other fundraising approaches. Homework At the Tuesday, Oct. 27, work session, President Dan Wandersee asked councilors to review the proposed employee handbook as well as the internal controls documentation needed to […]
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County’s full-ride Lilly scholarship finalists named
Three Tigers, two Bulldogs and a Red Devil are vying for Wayne County’s two Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships. Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School produced the most finalists for the county this year, with Mackenzie Bane, Kevlei Moore and Cale Schmitz advancing. Centerville Senior High School’s Jonah Cornett and Sophia Soper and Richmond High School’s Hannah Stearley […]
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Holiday aid programs seek participants, donors
At least three deadlines are nearing to give or receive help for a few holiday aid programs benefiting Wayne County children. Additional programs typically ramp up in November, and Western Wayne News will share more information as it becomes available. Salvation Army Families across Wayne County are encouraged to begin gathering information needed to apply […]
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Teachers, school district reach agreement
Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board has approved its teacher contract and is reviewing the two bids submitted for food service operations. Teacher contract After hearing mutual appreciation from administrators and the Centerville Education Association teachers’ union, the board unanimously approved the 2026-2027 contract. Superintendent Mike McCoy said CACS worked to give teachers as much money as […]
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Bulldogs lose control late, fall to Pirates
The Centerville football team fell to host Greensburg on Friday, Oct. 23, in its postseason play opener against the Pirates. The Bulldogs are members of the Eastern Crossroads Conference. The Pirates are members of the Eastern Indiana Conference (small school division). It was a back-and-forth game through three quarters but that changed in the fourth […]
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G-C rains on Bulldogs’ senior night
Talk about putting a damper on Senior Night: Gabe Everhart plunged into the end zone from 2 yards out with 36 seconds remaining for the winning points as Greenfield-Central spoiled the regular-season finale for the Centerville football team Friday, Oct. 16. The final score was Greenfield-Central 14, Centerville 12. In a game played on a […]
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Bulldogs run winning streak to 3 games
One week after Jace Hollendonner used his arm to set a school record, he used his legs to help the Centerville football team continue its late-season winning streak. The Bulldogs spoiled Senior Night for the Trojans on a textbook fall evening at New Castle’s Neal Field. Hollendonner ran for tide-turning touchdowns on back-to-back touches on […]
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Centerville girls, Lapel boys win titles
The Lapel Bulldogs won the boys race, Centerville won the girls race and Lapel runners placed first in both races at host Centerville’s Eastern Crossroads Conference meet Saturday, Oct. 10. Jack Combs from Lapel won the boys race in a time of 15:47.3. Sarah Combs from Lapel won the girls race in a time of […]
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High school punts stigma to support mental health awareness
When the Bulldogs host their last home football game, fans can huddle to learn about mental health. Centerville High School and the Isaiah Michaels Foundation have partnered for a “Kicking the Stigma” event on Friday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to visit the booth before and during the game to learn how […]