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Centerville-Abington Community Schools conducted a preliminary hearing July 10 regarding financing to demolish its annex building and former administration office and to cover technology expenses.  School officials closed the annex, where older Centerville-Abington Elementary students attended after new classrooms were added to the school building.  Some board members had favored restoring the annex until learning […]

Centerville council authorized the purchase of three dual band radios for the town’s fire department as it prepares for a new encrypted countywide communications system.  Centerville Fire/Rescue Chief Andy Aughe requested the $13,219.68 purchase from Tech Electronics in Richmond. One radio will be his and the other two are for Assistant Chief Jimmy Lawrence and […]

Centerville town council approved some large purchases for water, wastewater and electrical services.  At its June 25 work session, council authorized Town Manager Kevin Slick to spend a total of $124,950 through several 4-0 votes. Councilor David Cate was absent.   The largest purchase, $68,950, was for the wastewater plant to upgrade its computer system for […]

A new principal could be hired as soon as July 10 for Centerville Senior High School. Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board unanimously approved the resignation of Tim Hollendonner during its June 19 board meeting along with other personnel updates.  No administrators or board members commented about Hollendonner’s departure before the vote. His name was listed as […]

During its first meeting in its new home, Centerville’s council discussed a longtime flooding concern and approved buying new surveillance cameras to help police. Flooding Councilor Jack Bodiker said his home was affected by recent heavy rains for about the sixth time in 20 years. He raised health concerns about corn stalks and fertilizer in […]

Centerville-Abington Community Schools recognized its Teacher of the Year and its lone retiree and discussed construction issues during its June 5 school board meeting.  Teacher of the Year: Betsey Moore, who currently teaches sixth grade science and provides remediation for fifth graders, was congratulated. She always strives to make learning more interesting for students and […]

Centerville is about to begin extensive work to its water towers that could affect customers’ water pressure and require neighboring fire departments to bring tanker trucks. Town Manager Kevin Slick told council at its May 28 work session that the routine maintenance, safety upgrades and painting are to begin the week of June 10. One […]