The March 7 championship between the Centerville Bulldogs and 19-game winners Shenandoah was expected to be close. The Raiders were overwhelmed from the opening tip to the final buzzer, and Centerville trounced them 66-36. The Bulldogs’ aggressive defensive pressure created offense, and they raced to a 10-2 lead less than four minutes into the game. […]
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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Bulldogs defeat Tigers, move to the title game
There is an adage in sports that it’s hard to beat the same team three times in the same season. On Friday, March 6, Centerville faced Hagerstown in the opening sectional semifinal game. In both of the season’s earlier meetings, the Bulldogs pulled away in the fourth quarter to win. And Friday, Centerville won the […]
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Farmers market registration begins
Winter cold will eventually yield to warmer days, and it’s time for farmers markets to begin planning for summer Saturdays. At least three Wayne County markets are recruiting potential vendors to offer baked goods, handmade crafts, produce, meat and other items. New vendor applications are at forms.gle/gU74VnpLZtELUSAm9 and returning vendor applications are at forms.gle/FnQHbrzRSbxLyYkEA. Paper […]
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Centerville considers busing transfer students
Hoping to recruit more students, Centerville-Abington Community Schools might drive one or two buses into other school districts to pick up transfer students. On February’s state-required count day, CACS had 1,606 students, not including preschoolers. Enrollment is down 20 from Fall 2025, down 67 from one year ago, and down 122 from two years ago. […]
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Centerville seeks feedback on future plans
Centerville town officials welcome feedback on its comprehensive plan through a public open house. The informal event takes place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at town hall, 220 E. Main St. Participants can review materials, participate in exercises at their leisure and ask questions of the consulting team. The plan will help town leaders […]
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Bulldogs knock off 4A Arabians
The Centerville Bulldogs traveled to Pendleton on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for a game with Pendleton Heights. The Arabians, members of the Hoosier Heritage Conference, easily defeated Centerville last season but the Bulldogs turned the tables Wednesday with a 57-52 win. The game was close from the opening tip, but in the final minutes, it was […]
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Bulldogs boost wins record to 22
The Cambridge City Lincoln basketball team hosted the Centerville Bulldogs in the final regular season and Tri-Eastern Conference game for both on Friday, Feb. 27. The game was the culmination of the Lincoln High School community open house to display its newly renovated facilities. The Bulldogs, ranked fifth in the 2A coaches poll and top-ranked […]
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County boosts HELP payments
An organization that shelters dogs waiting to find their forever homes is expected to get more financial support from county government. Wayne County’s commissioners have agreed to increase payments for unaltered dogs the county shelters with HELP the Animals. Commissioners Aaron Roberts and Brad Dwenger approved the 2026 contract during their Feb. 25 meeting. Commissioner […]
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Eatery owners: Food/drink tax not worthwhile
Centerville’s public hearing on a proposed food and beverage tax appeared to raise more questions for town councilors than it provided answers. During the Feb. 24 hearing that preceded the monthly work session, a few entrepreneurs asked how the tax would affect their businesses and whether the money could positively impact the town. About a […]
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Registration underway for Boys & Girls, Cope spring break camps
At least two Wayne County organizations are offering spring break programs for students. Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County will offer two special sessions. Its Wayne Bank Unit at 519 Queen St. in Pershing will be open from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. March 23-27 for $10/day or $40 per week. The First Bank Unit at […]