From the original Star-Spangled Banner to Arlington National Cemetery and presidential memorials, several Centerville-Abington Junior High eighth graders say they’ll remember their trip to Washington, D.C., for years to come. Several of the 74 young participants addressed the school board during its May 8 meeting, expressing gratitude and wishes that future students can take that […]
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 beats Northeastern in TEC thriller
The Northeastern softball team traveled to Centerville on Friday, May 9, for an important Tri-Eastern Conference game. The Lady Bulldogs held a 7-2 lead after six innings before the Lady Knights scored five runs in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game. Centerville scored a single run in the bottom of the […]
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Teens showcase creativity at all-county exhibit
Gummy bears, sharks and penguins are among the subjects that local high school students drew, painted or sculpted for the All Wayne County High School Art Exhibition. The display is open through May 17 at Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and admission is free. Students from Centerville, […]
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Town submits tech order before 5% hike
Centerville councilors voted to approve leasing 25 laptops just before a vendor’s 5% price increase. At council’s April 29 meeting, Assistant Fire Chief Jimmy Lawrence noted the need for computers for town utility workers, firefighters and police officers. Lawrence said some utility workers use phones to complete tasks because their tablets barely turn on, and […]
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Free copies of ‘The Wild Robot’ offered
Wayne County kids and families are encouraged to all read the same book in the coming weeks. Every Child Can Read, a local nonprofit, is offering a new initiative, Wayne County Reads. Sixteen sponsors have defrayed the cost of distributing multiple copies of one common book at five libraries and a bookstore. Free copies of […]
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Lady Bulldogs sweep Winchester in league
The Centerville tennis team traveled to Winchester on Monday, April 28, for a Tri-Eastern Conference match with the Falcons. The Bulldogs won at every position to improve to 3-0 in league play. No. 1 singles: Makenna Hartman (C) defeated Emily Cockerill (W) 6-1, 7-5 No. 2 singles: Kylar Marshall (C) defeated Addyson Bogue (W) 6-3, […]
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Town cheers 5 top citizens
Five individuals who’ve impacted Centerville’s law enforcement, education, medicine and business services were honored during Centerville Lions Club’s 36th annual awards dinner on Monday, April 14. More than 60 participated in standing ovations as Outstanding Citizen plaques were presented to Dr. Wm. David Rheuble, who operated an urgent care facility for many years; Dr. Vicki […]
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Centerville schools finalize 2026-27 calendar
Centerville-Abington Community Schools is already setting its 2026-2027 calendar, but must deal with some technology and financial challenges in the meantime. Calendar After Centerville Education Association reviewed and approved the 2026-27 school year calendar, it was the school board’s turn to discuss the updates at its April 23 meeting. They unanimously approved it. Students’ first […]
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Diver qualifies for AAU nationals
Nine-year-old Centerville diver Laney Estes qualified for an Amateur Athletic Union Nationals diving event called the Red, White and Blue Nationals to be held in Huntsville, North Carolina, over Memorial Day weekend. Estes qualified for the event in the 10-11 age group by placing third in the one-meter springboard and fourth in the three-meter springboard […]
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Knights defeat Bulldogs 9-2 after rain delay
The Northeastern baseball team hosted Centerville on Saturday, April 26, to complete a game that started on Thursday, but was in rain delay. Blake Waters and Kaiden White combined to shut down the Bulldog offense with White getting credit for the win. Logan Seal, Kaiden White and Logan White each collected two hits for the […]