Centerville-Abington Community Schools has begun setting district goals as it prepares for its accreditation visit that’s three years away. At its Dec. 11 meeting, board members heard from Superintendent Mike McCoy, Assistant Superintendent Sean Stevenson and principals about district goals. Those goals focus on improving student learning and achievement, especially on reading and math; creating […]
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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‘Dawgs dominate Broncos 81-43
Last season the Daleville Broncos handed Centerville an early season 80-75 loss in a high-scoring shootout. When the two teams met on Friday, Dec. 13, in a rematch played in Centerville, the Broncos were no match for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs came out firing and raced to a 22-7 lead after one quarter. The Bulldogs […]
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Centerville swim teams sweep Batesville
The Centerville swim teams hosted the Batesville swim teams on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Centerville girls won 99-69, while the Centerville boys won 121-48. Winners for the Centerville Lady Bulldogs included: Winners for the Centerville Bulldogs boys team included:
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Bulldogs lose at 3A power Delta
The Centerville Bulldogs traveled to Royerton on Saturday, Dec. 7, for a nonconference game with 3A perennial power Delta. The Bulldogs took the Eagles out of their comfort zone by slowing the game’s pace, leading 13-11 at halftime. The Eagles used long-range shooting in the third quarter to take control of the game, hitting four 3-pointers […]
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Photos: Christmas in Centerville
Christmas in Centerville was a festive celebration that included everything from face painting to a parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. View our full online gallery of the events with photos by Joshua Smith below.
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Scarrette’s 30 lead Knights past Bulldogs
The Centerville Bulldogs boys basketball team traveled to Fountain City on Thursday, Dec. 5, to challenge the Northeastern Knights in the Tri-Eastern Conference opener for both schools. The Bulldogs had the hot hand early and were still leading 21-18 lead after the first quarter. The Knights stormed back to take a 35-26 at halftime. Senior […]
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Centerville remembers retired fire chief
Centerville residents have cried tears of sadness and of joy in recent days. Many mourned the Nov. 16 death of Dennis Spears, who served as Centerville Fire/Rescue chief for 24 years before health issues prompted his retirement earlier this year. In July, Spears attended council’s work session when Fire Station #2 on U.S. 40 was […]
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Bulldogs defeat Lady Eagles
The Cambridge City Lincoln Lady Eagles played host to the Centerville Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday, Nov. 26, in a Tri-Eastern Conference clash between neighboring rivals. The Lady Bulldogs turned in arguably their best performance of the season, outscoring the Lady Eagles in every quarter en route to a 56-27 win. Kendall Nelson led the Bulldogs […]
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Bulldogs slip by Cardinals
The Centerville Bulldogs improved to 2-0 on Saturday, Nov. 30, with a 63-60 win over Seton Catholic in a game played on the Earlham College campus. The Cardinals took a 17-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and continued to hold leads at halftime and at the end of three quarters. The Bulldogs […]
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CACS, IUE partnering to help future teachers
Centerville Senior High School students who want to teach will have an early pathway to a local university. Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Indiana University East at its Nov. 20 meeting. The agreement takes effect from July 1, 2025, to May 3, 2026, and could be renewed. IU East […]