’Tis the season for parades, cocoa, Santa and fellowship in communities large and small. While many organizations are offering Christmas-themed events in coming weeks, four Wayne County communities are planning festivals and parades this weekend that draw large crowds. General admission is free to the outdoor festivals, but it’s advised to take a few dollars […]
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 talks trash
Centerville trash customers might wheel their waste to the curb in totes when a new truck is purchased. Town council members discussed that upcoming expense, along with employee insurance options, at their Nov. 25 meeting. Trash Town Manager Kevin Slick seeks council’s support to gather quotes for a new trash truck because it’s a year […]
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Bulldogs hand Cardinals 60-point beatdown
The Centerville Bulldogs, grossly undervalued at 18th in the 2A state rankings, hosted Seton Catholic on Saturday, Nov. 29, in their home opener. The shorthanded Bulldogs, missing three regular-rotation players, displayed their talent pool’s depth by defeating the Cardinals 99-39. The Cardinals do not have the firepower to run with the Bulldogs and would have […]
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Holiday bonus for workers on county health plan
Wayne County government employees participating in the county’s self-funded health-insurance program will receive a holiday bonus. During their Nov. 5 meeting, the county commissioners unanimously voted that those employees would not pay December premiums, although the county will still pay its monthly premium share. Employee-paid premiums total about $80,000 each month. As of Nov. 5, […]
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Bulldog cheer squad repeats as 2A state champ
The Centerville varsity cheerleader squad won the 2A Game Day division at the Hoosier Cheer Coaches Association competition held on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Greenfield-Central High School. It is the second year in a row that Centerville has won this division.
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Pritchett rewrites Bulldog record book
Centerville senior Maddox Pritchett broke two Centerville career receiving records that had stood for more than 20 years. Adam Erbse set the previous records during his playing career from 2001-2004 with 77 receptions for 1,547 yards. Pritchett shattered both records during the recently completed season, finishing his impressive career with 88 receptions for 1,671 yards. […]
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Council supports another wage analysis of county positions
Wayne County Council will pursue another wage study in 2026 by consultant Waggoner Irwin Scheele and Associates of Muncie. During its Nov. 5 meeting, council authorized Kim Clauser, the county’s human resources director, to seek a letter of engagement from the consultant in time for council’s Nov. 19 workshop. Clauser told council that acting early […]
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Centerville council braces for service cuts
Financial cuts to government services keep coming, and two Centerville leaders are learning just how hard they’ll hit the town in the next few years. During council’s Oct. 28 work session, Council President Dan Wandersee called the presentations he and Town Manager Kevin Slick heard at the Accelerate Indiana Municipalities conference about property tax changes […]
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Students add flair to the snow fleet
Some Richmond and Wayne County snow plows will look different when you see them plowing roads this winter. You might see one telling you to “Think Spring,” with a vibrant sun. Or, one with a viper. Or, one with snowmen. A project allowed schoolchildren from Richmond Community Schools, Centerville-Abington schools and Western Wayne schools to […]
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‘Harder’ Centerville teacher negotiations end in contract
Labor negotiations can be charged, but handshakes and compliments were part of Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ new teacher contract approval. The school board unanimously approved the tentative agreement at its Wednesday, Oct. 22, meeting. Superintendent Mike McCoy said he appreciated another great year of negotiations, even when discussions were more difficult after funding decreases. Centerville’s enrollment […]