Facing upcoming challenges in securing workplace opportunities for high school students, Wayne County’s six school leaders have collaborated on a plan that could become a state model, officials say. At its March 19 meeting, Northeastern was the county’s first school board to support Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce hiring a director of employer engagement. […]
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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Preschool, kindergarten registration begins
It’s not quite time to go shopping for crayons and scissors, but registration for the upcoming school year has begun for preschool and kindergarten students. Before school dismisses for summer, it helps educators to know how many preschoolers and kindergartners are planning to attend in the fall as they determine how many classrooms, instructors and […]
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Farmers markets seeking vendors
Farmers markets are welcoming vendors to begin registering. Here are some local markets at a glance. Send information about area farmers markets and other upcoming events to contact@westernwaynenews.com.
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Centerville police chief announces retirement
Centerville’s police chief has decided it’s the right time to retire, and he has a successor in mind. Ed Buchholz told town council at its March 11 meeting that his last day on the job will be May 30. Buchholz said council ultimately can choose anyone to hire to lead the police department. However, he […]
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BZA rejects 2 businesses in ag zoning
The Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals twice decided March 13 that light manufacturing and light industrial businesses were not appropriate at residences on agriculturally zoned properties. BZA members denied two variances of use by men wanting to open businesses. David Stoltzfus wanted to build sheds at 5869 Dingle Road in Greens Fork, and Abner […]
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Seniors select their teachers to honor
Three high-achieving seniors from several high schools have, in turn, honored teachers, coaches or organization advisers who have influenced them. The 40th annual Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. Centerville, Lincoln and Hagerstown participate in I-STAR, as well as Tri, Connersville, Union County, Franklin County and Rushville. […]
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Annex demolition begins; playground getting fence
While one school building is being torn down for safety reasons, another soon will add a safety feature. At their March 12 meeting, Centerville-Abington Community Schools Superintendent Mike McCoy told board members that crews are working quickly to demolish the former annex across from Centerville-Abington Elementary. It previously served as a junior high. Demolition began […]
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No. 4 Wolves survive ‘Dawgs
When the Centerville Bulldogs took the floor at the Martinsville regional on Saturday, March 15, to face 2A fourth-ranked Parke Heritage for the right to advance to the semi-state, they were a near mirror image of each other. The Wolves are deep with outstanding perimeter shooters and play hardcore defense. The same description applied to […]
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Free jazz concert, student workshop planned
Professional jazz musicians will perform in a free public concert and offer no-cost instruction for high school band students. Richmond Jazz Orchestra is organizing the Wayne County Spring Jazz Fest on Saturday, March 15, at Centerville Senior High School, 507 Willow Grove Road. Admission is free to the 7 p.m. concert, which features five professional […]
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State cuts funding for summer band classes
From marching band to preschool, state funding changes will impact this year’s summer school programs offered by Centerville-Abington Community Schools. Superintendent Mike McCoy provided updates to board members at their Feb. 26 meeting. Around this time each year, Indiana Department of Education provides districts with a list of summer classes that they’ll reimburse if at […]