Members of the Centerville-Abington Community Schools family are among those mourning the loss of a Centerville High School junior. Emma Grace Ulm, 16, who was a lifelong Richmond resident, died Tuesday, July 7. In a statement, officials said the school system was saddened to learn of Ulm’s passing, and sends its thoughts and prayers to […]
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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Richmond Police: Centerville man shot after urging officers to kill him; ISP conducting investigation
A Centerville man has been transported to a Dayton, Ohio, hospital after Richmond police say they were forced to shoot him Sunday morning. Richmond Police Chief Mike Britt has asked Indiana State Police’s Pendleton District to investigate a police action shooting involving officers from Richmond Police Department. The incident occurred shortly before 11 a.m., when […]
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Archway Classic among band contests canceled
Central Indiana Track Show Association has contacted band directors to let them know that all summer events and contests sponsored by CITSA are suspended for the summer. This includes competitions at Centerville, Muncie, Winchester, Jay County and Anderson as well as a clinic at Monroe Central. “This decision was made by the executive board of […]
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Cambridge City, Centerville, Richmond: Don’t use playground equipment
Cambridge City, Centerville and Richmond officials are urging families not to use public playground equipment or other high-touch items because of COVID-19 transmission risks, although local parks are open for walking, biking and other physically distant recreation activities. Wayne County Health Officer Dr. David Jetmore says research shows the COVID-19 virus can stay in the […]
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Centerville schools now distributing meals on Wednesdays
Centerville-Abington Community Schools now can provide meals weekly for its students while schools are closed, starting today (March 25). The school district previously could not plan to distribute food because its percentage of students who qualified for free/reduced lunch was lower than 50 percent, but the state has relaxed its earlier requirements. Meals will be […]
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Student meals available in Centerville, Western Wayne, Richmond
Meal Information for Western Wayne Schools Parents will be able to pick up 5 breakfast packs and 5 lunch packs per student enrolled at no charge on Wednesday, March 18 from noon-1 p.m. or 5 to 6:30 p.m. from the Lincoln MS/HS Cafeteria. Enter through the cafeteria doors on the football field side. Students do […]
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Centerville man critically injured in hit-and-run crash
A Centerville, Indiana, man remained in critical condition Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Indianapolis on Monday, Dec. 16. At about 6:45 p.m., emergency crews were called to the ramp from I-65 northbound to I-465 eastbound on the city’s south side for reports of a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival, they found a […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Centerville superintendent to retire
Phil Stevenson choked back tears as he submitted his resignation as superintendent of Centerville-Abington Community Schools at the school board’s meeting on Tuesday evening (Nov. 26). Stevenson requested the board approve his request to retire on June 30, 2020. He thanked the board for hiring him in August 1972. Stevenson has had several roles with […]
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Centerville Stays in TEC Race, Shuts out Hagerstown 16-0
By Dan Harney HAGERSTOWN—The monkey is finally off Centerville Head Coach Kyle Padgett’s back. It was replaced Friday night by a huge post-game grin. In any sport you care to name there is no bigger Tri-Eastern Conference rivalry than when Centerville and Hagerstown square off against each other. Friday night was no exception, but this […]
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UPDATED: Centerville man arrested after armed robbery in Richmond
Law enforcers and first responders from five local departments have collaborated in the location and arrest of a Centerville man within a day of an armed robbery in Richmond. Their shared effort began a few minutes after noon Tuesday, Aug. 27, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of North Eighth Street in Richmond after […]