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Bulldogs are semi-state bound

Unlike most IHSAA sports, tennis is a single class sport. Enrollment size is not considered, so mega-enrollment schools can have a distinct advantage. The undefeated Centerville Lady Bulldog tennis team, and their head coach Randy Ecker, would not accept that they could not win, and were determined to make their case on the court. As […]

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Council OKs $55K search for lead pipes

Centerville’s council authorized a $55,800 study of the town’s water system to find lead pipes and discussed implementing an extra $125 fee for property owners if lawns aren’t maintained. Water lines During its May 9 meeting, council unanimously approved a proposal from Lochmueller Group to conduct Phase 1 of a lead line inventory before an […]

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Free textbooks could pose challenges for schools

After Indiana’s legislature voted to cover textbook/curriculum costs for students, schools are determining if their materials fit within that cost, and what fees families might pay, if any. At the school board’s May 10 meeting, Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ building principals shared any Fall 2023 curriculum changes. Administrators are examining if what the state is providing […]

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Bulldogs, Tigers capture TEC track titles

On a near perfect weather evening, the Tri-Eastern Conference track and field championships were held Thursday, May 11 at the Union City High School track. The Centerville girls rose to the occasion, fighting off a strong challenge from Winchester Community, to capture the title. In the boys meet, Hagerstown won the 4×800-meter relay to open […]

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Centerville takes 11-1 win over Lincoln

A sixth-run third inning outburst from Centerville put Lincoln in a hole they could never climb out of Friday night, May 5. The Bulldogs went on to take an 11-1 win over Lincoln in a game that was halted after six innings because of the 10-run mercy rule. Colton Rinehart’s home run highlighted the Bulldogs’ […]

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‘Dogs claim county title

The four Wayne County rural high schools played their annual tournament Saturday, May 6 at Hartley Hills Golf Course in Hagerstown. The Centerville Bulldogs were crowned the 2023 champion with a team score of 351. Bulldogs golfers also posted two of the three best individual rounds. Brady Moore carded a 76 to earn medalist honors; […]

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Developers eyeing Centerville for travel center

A travel center with fast food could open in Centerville if a developer’s idea comes to fruition.  Entrepreneurs are pursuing a site on the southwest corner of Centerville Road and Interstate 70, just west of Warm Glow Candle Outlet.  Representatives already have local knowledge because they’re currently operating the Quality Inn and Conference Center in […]