Everyone speaking at the Nov. 12 public hearing agreed that Centerville needs a new comprehensive plan, and the town will soon find out if it will receive $50,000 in grant funding to make that happen. The hearing was an important step in advancing the application to Indiana’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs, which was […]
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, Northeastern cheer squads 3rd in state
The Indiana Association of School Principals hosted the Indiana Cheer Championship State Finals on Saturday, Nov. 9, at New Castle Fieldhouse. Centerville placed third in the traditional routine category and Northeastern finished third in the time-out routine category.
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2 Bulldogs become weight-class champs
An impressive field showed up at Daleville High School on Saturday morning Nov. 16, for the Halloween Wrestling Classic for girls. Alexandria Monroe, Cascade, Centerville, Columbus North, Cowan, Eastbrook, Eastern Hancock, Fishers, Frankton, Hagerstown, Hamilton Heights, Lawrenceburg, Maconaquah, Madison-Grant, Marion, Milan, Monroe Central, Mount Vernon (Fortville), Muncie Central, Scecina Memorial, Shelbyville, Silver Creek, Tipton, Union […]
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Centerville schools, teachers reach contract agreement
Centerville-Abington Community Schools celebrated the signing of the new teacher contract and one instructor’s creative use of music to boost math learning during its Oct. 30 board meeting. Teacher contract Board members unanimously approved the 2024-2025 contract. Superintendent Mike McCoy said he appreciated another great year of working with the negotiating team’s members, despite a […]
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Lapel wins battle of the Bulldogs 21-0
When the Centerville football team traveled to Lapel on Friday, Nov. 1, to play for the right to advance to the sectional championship game the following Friday, it was a certainty that the Bulldogs would win. The only question was which pack of Bulldogs it would be. It was a difficult night for Centerville. They […]
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6 seniors named Lilly finalists
This year, Lincoln Middle/High School’s Golden Eagles are already flying high in their quest for high-dollar college scholarships. Three of six finalists for Wayne County’s two full-tuition Lilly Endowment scholarships are Lincoln seniors. Two finalists represent Centerville Senior High, and one attends Northeastern. Wayne County Foundation announced Oct. 28 that 76 applicants were considered for […]
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Runners’ season ends at regional meet
Wayne County runners and teams saw their season come to an end on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Shelbyville regional. The Top 5 teams and the Top 15 individuals not on an advancing team qualified to advance to the state meet. No Wayne County team or individual runner met that standard. In the girls race, […]
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Wayne County students among Model Legislature leaders
Eastern Indiana Model Legislature has concluded its 51st year after meeting in Indiana General Assembly’s chambers in Indianapolis on Sept. 25. Richmond Jaycees started the program in 1973. Current participating schools are Centerville, Hagerstown, Northeastern, Union County and Winchester. Each school has 30 students represented with a total of 100 students in the House of […]
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5 Wayne County schools advance runners to regionals
Saturday, Oct. 19, was a good day for Wayne County athletes and teams participating in the Rushville cross country sectional. The top five teams and the top 15 individuals not on an advancing team qualified to participate in the Shelbyville regional on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Richmond boys and girls teams both advanced. The Seton […]
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Centerville’s budget moves closer to passage
Centerville officials conducted a brief meeting to introduce its 2025 budget and have planned another one for its potential passage. No residents attended the Oct. 8 public hearing to hear or speak about the summary of funds, such as general, motor vehicle highway, local road and street, cigarette taxes, and economic development. Centerville might bring […]