Wayne County kids and families are encouraged to all read the same book in the coming weeks. Every Child Can Read, a local nonprofit, is offering a new initiative, Wayne County Reads. Sixteen sponsors have defrayed the cost of distributing multiple copies of one common book at five libraries and a bookstore. Free copies of […]
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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Lady Bulldogs sweep Winchester in league
The Centerville tennis team traveled to Winchester on Monday, April 28, for a Tri-Eastern Conference match with the Falcons. The Bulldogs won at every position to improve to 3-0 in league play. No. 1 singles: Makenna Hartman (C) defeated Emily Cockerill (W) 6-1, 7-5 No. 2 singles: Kylar Marshall (C) defeated Addyson Bogue (W) 6-3, […]
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Town cheers 5 top citizens
Five individuals who’ve impacted Centerville’s law enforcement, education, medicine and business services were honored during Centerville Lions Club’s 36th annual awards dinner on Monday, April 14. More than 60 participated in standing ovations as Outstanding Citizen plaques were presented to Dr. Wm. David Rheuble, who operated an urgent care facility for many years; Dr. Vicki […]
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Centerville schools finalize 2026-27 calendar
Centerville-Abington Community Schools is already setting its 2026-2027 calendar, but must deal with some technology and financial challenges in the meantime. Calendar After Centerville Education Association reviewed and approved the 2026-27 school year calendar, it was the school board’s turn to discuss the updates at its April 23 meeting. They unanimously approved it. Students’ first […]
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Diver qualifies for AAU nationals
Nine-year-old Centerville diver Laney Estes qualified for an Amateur Athletic Union Nationals diving event called the Red, White and Blue Nationals to be held in Huntsville, North Carolina, over Memorial Day weekend. Estes qualified for the event in the 10-11 age group by placing third in the one-meter springboard and fourth in the three-meter springboard […]
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Knights defeat Bulldogs 9-2 after rain delay
The Northeastern baseball team hosted Centerville on Saturday, April 26, to complete a game that started on Thursday, but was in rain delay. Blake Waters and Kaiden White combined to shut down the Bulldog offense with White getting credit for the win. Logan Seal, Kaiden White and Logan White each collected two hits for the […]
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Bulldogs and Red Devils cross the Ohio line for a large meet
The Centerville and Richmond track teams both traveled to Eaton, Ohio, on Saturday, April 26, to take part in the annual Dean Stoltz Memorial Invitational involving Bethel, Centerville (IN), Cincinnati Christian, Connersville (IN), Eaton, Oakwood, Preble Shawnee, Richmond (IN), Talawanda, Twin Valley South, and Wayne high schools. Centerville and Richmond both had multiple first-place finishes, […]
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Centerville teen sorry about park vandalism
A teen apologized to Centerville officials for their role in vandalizing Maplewood Park restrooms four times in March. The Centerville Senior High School student, accompanied by family members, said they were sorry and took responsibility for their actions at council’s April 8 meeting. Town utility employees discovered graffiti and plumbing damage. Doors had been forced […]
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Centerville’s Chase Clark no-hits Tri High in 24-0 win
Chase Clark tossed a five-inning no-hitter, striking out 12, against Tri High on Tuesday, April 15, at Centerville. The game was halted after five innings because of the 10-run mercy rule. The Bulldog offense supplied plenty of firepower, collecting 20 hits in a 24-0 victory. Clark helped his own cause by collecting three hits and driving […]
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Bulldogs, Tigers win tourney openers
In a field that included Centerville, Hagerstown, Jay County, Lawrence Central, New Castle, Northeastern, Richmond and Rushville, the Centerville Lady Bulldogs and the Hagerstown Lady Tigers, two high-octane programs, easily won their opening-round games played on Friday, April 18, against larger enrollment schools. Centerville defeated Richmond 19-0 and Hagerstown defeated Rushville Consolidated 15-0. Both games […]