A new fee might be set for residents who don’t get their trash out in time for regular collections and request a special pickup. At the council’s March 28 meeting, Town Manager Kevin Slick proposed a $40 special pickup fee to cover fuel, truck and worker expenses. After a search, Slick said he’s found records […]
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 starting car, craft shows
Athletic department favors all-sports fundraisers Centerville-Abington Community Schools is starting two new community events as it moves away from individual team fundraisers in favor of athletic department campaigns supporting all sports. Athletic Director Shane Osting said businesses will be contacted fewer times with donation requests. Team needs would be served in a rotation. Osting noted […]
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Hellos, goodbyes for first responders
Centerville shopping for new police vehicle Centerville council learned about upcoming personnel changes at its police and fire departments, and supported the purchase of a new police vehicle. Police Chief Ed Buchholz announced at the council’s March 14 meeting that he has conditionally hired current reserve officer Mason Hale to fill a vacancy in the […]
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U.S. 40 crash damage estimated at $75K
Vehicle destroys library, business signs Damage has been estimated at about $75,000 after a vehicle went off the road and crashed into several signs in downtown Centerville. The accident took place just after 10:30 p.m. March 12. A Centerville man apparently had a medical episode while driving east along U.S. 40 and crossed the center […]
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Centerville to correct electric rate typo
Special council meeting, public hearing set for March 20 Although they don’t expect the outcome will change, Centerville’s council members are conducting another public hearing and special council meeting related to an already-approved increase in electric rates. An ordinance was introduced at a short March 6 meeting to correct a mistake in the newly increased […]
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Costly ‘cats’ thefts grow nationally
Police aim to deter catalytic converter crimes A school bus, local businesses and residents are all among those impacted by attempted or actual thefts of catalytic converters. As those thefts are rising nationally, local police departments encourage residents to keep an eye on their own vehicles and those of their neighbors to help prevent those […]
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Centerville shopping for insurance, again
No resolution to employees’ health coverage issue Already spending thousands of dollars more for health insurance than expected this year, Centerville officials still haven’t gotten their problem solved. Thus, they’re taking an unusual step in March: they’re shopping again for 2023 health insurance for town employees and their families. Health insurance registration is an issue […]
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2 officers recognized for trauma-informed care
‘I honestly owe them my life’ Centerville’s police officers were encouraged to attend town council’s Feb. 28 meeting, but weren’t quite sure why. They soon learned that Centerville Police Chief Ed Buchholz was surprising one of the town’s officers with a promotion, and giving a Life Saving Award to two other Centerville and Cambridge City […]
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Evaluator report about Centerville schools ‘amazing’
Instead of asking questions as usual, Centerville-Abington Community Schools board members were those being questioned during their Feb. 22 meeting. During their visit to consider reaccrediting CACS, two evaluators from the accreditation and certification organization Cognia interviewed the board. Ann Burns and Jennifer Horvath talked with teachers, students, administrators, parents and stakeholders; observed in classrooms; […]
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Utility bills, bus violations among Centerville topics
No residents speak at water, electric rate hearing Acknowledging that no one loves paying extra for utilities, Centerville’s council voted unanimously on Valentine’s Day to slightly increase customers’ water and electric costs. Nine residents attended public hearings preceding the votes, but most were town employees or volunteers. None spoke. Increases are based on municipal adviser […]