Centerville has wrapped up its purchase of a vacant bank for its new town hall, where customers can eventually make drive-thru utility payments. Closing for the $187,500 purchase of U.S. Bank’s branch at 220 E. Main St. took place Nov. 29. No dates have been set for the move from the current municipal building at […]
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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Bulldog wrestling coach hits milestone
Centerville head wrestling coach Mike Day, inducted into the Indiana High School Wrestling Hall of Fame last year, became only the 13th coach in state history to amass over 500 dual-meet career wins. Day accomplished the feat on Saturday when his Bulldog team won the six-way meet that Lincoln hosted. The Bulldogs defeated Lincoln 57-18, […]
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Schools working on backup communications
After an extended power outage disrupted a recent school day, Centerville-Abington Community Schools wants to be better prepared for communication if a similar situation arises again. CACS officials are working on an information technology infrastructure power availability improvement plan, board members learned at their Nov. 29 meeting. They realized they had a backup power issue […]
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Cards clip Bulldogs in 51-49 thriller
If you were not in Centerville on Friday, Nov. 24 to watch the Centerville/Seton Catholic basketball game, you missed a classic battle. Seton Catholic hung on to win 51-49. Centerville had a shot in the air as the final horn sounded that would have sent the game to overtime, but it fell just short. Both […]
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Centerville continues water project work
Calibrating water meters at the central water plant could help track down the source of a Centerville water system leak. That’s according to town manager Kevin Slick, who asked Centerville’s council at its Nov. 14 meeting to approve $20,350 to enable maintenance that will include that calibration work. The expense is for the installation of […]
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Student legislation tackles range of issues
A local Model Legislature program recently celebrated 50 years of helping high school students try their hand at government, and one of its sponsors has been involved all 50 years. After gathering in the area for a few meetings, Eastern Indiana Model Legislature concluded its season at the Indiana General Assembly chambers in Indianapolis. Richmond […]
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Northeastern boys basketball: A decade to remember
There is a natural tendency for sports fans, particularly among basketball fans, to look at state rankings and assume that the teams receiving recognition in other parts of the state must be better than the area teams we see play every week. The Northeastern Knights could make a compelling case that the record they have […]
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CACS boosting support staff pay
Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board is hopeful that a pay raise will help retain support staff. Currently, those employees receive a pay bump of 10 cents per hour after seven years. Administrators recommended changing the incentive to a 25-cent hourly longevity increase after five years, plus offering a 4% raise for all non-certified staff. Substitute teachers […]
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Knights, Bulldogs compete for state cheer awards
Five area high schools competed Saturday, Nov. 4, at Indiana Cheer Championship in New Castle. Northeastern and Winchester faced Clinton Central, New Washington, Our Lady of Providence and Rising Sun for the Varsity D division title. Larger schools competed in the A, B and C groups. Northeastern came in third in Varsity D, behind champion […]
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Water line project moving forward
To get ahead of anticipated federal mandates on water line improvements while funds are available, Centerville’s council unanimously approved a contract toward securing $3 million in forgivable state loans. The $5 million project will replace a portion of the town’s lead lines and inspecting/cleaning/painting water towers. Centerville will be responsible for $2 million. Council President […]