After Indiana’s legislature voted to cover textbook/curriculum costs for students, schools are determining if their materials fit within that cost, and what fees families might pay, if any. At the school board’s May 10 meeting, Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ building principals shared any Fall 2023 curriculum changes. Administrators are examining if what the state is providing […]
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, Tigers capture TEC track titles
On a near perfect weather evening, the Tri-Eastern Conference track and field championships were held Thursday, May 11 at the Union City High School track. The Centerville girls rose to the occasion, fighting off a strong challenge from Winchester Community, to capture the title. In the boys meet, Hagerstown won the 4×800-meter relay to open […]
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Centerville takes 11-1 win over Lincoln
A sixth-run third inning outburst from Centerville put Lincoln in a hole they could never climb out of Friday night, May 5. The Bulldogs went on to take an 11-1 win over Lincoln in a game that was halted after six innings because of the 10-run mercy rule. Colton Rinehart’s home run highlighted the Bulldogs’ […]
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‘Dogs claim county title
The four Wayne County rural high schools played their annual tournament Saturday, May 6 at Hartley Hills Golf Course in Hagerstown. The Centerville Bulldogs were crowned the 2023 champion with a team score of 351. Bulldogs golfers also posted two of the three best individual rounds. Brady Moore carded a 76 to earn medalist honors; […]
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Zoning exception sought for livestock auction
Those in favor of — or opposed to — a request to operate a livestock auction facility in northern Wayne County can have their questions and opinions heard Thursday night. Wayne County’s Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing at 6 p.m. May 11 in the administration building’s lower-level conference room at 401 […]
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Developers eyeing Centerville for travel center
A travel center with fast food could open in Centerville if a developer’s idea comes to fruition. Entrepreneurs are pursuing a site on the southwest corner of Centerville Road and Interstate 70, just west of Warm Glow Candle Outlet. Representatives already have local knowledge because they’re currently operating the Quality Inn and Conference Center in […]
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Centerville tennis team sweeps past Eagles
Two unbeaten tennis teams, Centerville and Winchester Community, played a hard-fought tennis match Monday, April 24 on the Winchester courts, with the Lady Bulldogs winning by the score of 3-2. The cold temperatures did nothing to diminish the quality of play. Results: No. 1 singles – Gracie Helms (C) defeated Raegen Staggs (WC) 6-0, 6-0 […]
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Centerville updating student handbooks
Principals for Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ four schools presented recommended updates for student handbooks, ranging from dress codes to metal detectors and cellphone use. Board members will vote on the changes at their 7 p.m. May 10 meeting at Spencer Administration Building. The upper grades aim to update dress code policies. Junior high Principal Brian Bellew […]
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Centerville library closing for 2 weeks to replace roof
Centerville’s public library will be closed this week and next as contractors replace the roof. Work was to have begun Monday and is scheduled to end Saturday, May 13. Curran Koehler, director of Centerville-Center Township Public Library, apologizes for any inconvenience the closure could cause. Barring delays, the library reopens May 15 for patrons. […]
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Bulldog golfers push Tigers to the edge
The match could not have been closer. Centerville and Hagerstown played an exciting back-and-forth golf match Tuesday, April 18 at Highland Lakes golf course. The final score was 173-174, and arguably the difference was the play of Braden Tedder, the No. 2 golfer for the ‘Dawgs. Tedder posted a round of 37 to earn medalist […]