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Bands compete in Jay County, Muncie shows

Wayne County bands continued testing their skills in weekend competitions leading up to Indiana State Fair Band Day.  The weekend contests are Central Indiana Track Show Association events. Portland Hagerstown and Lincoln competed in the Jay County Lions Band Contest in Portland on Friday, July 18.  Centerville had planned to compete, but when wet conditions […]

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Chanticleer adds Centerville concert venue

Just one year shy of a major milestone, Chanticleer String Quartet is continuing to offer free performances in new and traditional locations. It’s time for the Richmond-based ensemble’s 49th annual Summer Festival, which draws performers from around the country. The quartet and its guest artist, saxophonist Paul Klemperer, will play eight concerts in 12 days […]

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82 planned new houses start at about $300K each

As officials and developers work to address housing needs, more details are now available about proposed home and lot sizes and prices for five Wayne County unfinished subdivisions. $26 million will be invested to build eighty-two single-family homes, with support from Wayne County’s new Housing Accelerator Program. Half of the homes will be in Cambridge […]

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Blue Regiment’s win ends 2-decade wait

After organizing 20 Archway Classic marching band competitions, 2025 will stand out in Blue Regiment history. Saturday’s event was the first time Centerville Senior High School took home the top prize in its own contest. With a score of 55.625, Centerville’s “Jestures” show won by more than half a point over Richmond’s “Shut Up and […]

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South wins 59th annual North/South game 37-0

There are other postseason all-star football games played each season, but the oldest, and arguably the most prestigious in Indiana, is the Indiana High School Coaches Association Murat Shrine North/South All-Star Classic. The rosters for both teams included elite players from all six enrollment classes.  The 2025 game took place on Friday, July 11, at […]

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7 bands competing in Archway Classic

Seven high schools will show off their Indiana State Fair Band Day routines this weekend in Centerville to see how their audience, judges and teachers react. Four of the competitors at Archway Classic on Saturday, July 12, are from Wayne County. Northeastern’s Marching Knights open the contest at 8 p.m., followed by the Richmond Red […]

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New role will pair students with businesses

Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce and six school districts have selected a familiar face to help connect students with new work-based learning opportunities. Shawntel Baker, who is already a chamber employee, has been selected to serve as the first countywide director of employer engagement. School and chamber leaders designed the role to expand work-based […]

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Centerville approves 14 coaches

Centerville-Abington Community Schools has hired several coaches for the upcoming school year.  The board approved the hires at its June 18 meeting.  The head coaches are: Jimmy Basler, volleyball; Ricky Torres, girls soccer; Randy Ecker, boys tennis; Ricardo Torres, boys soccer; Cecil Franke, boys/girls cross country; Matthew Bellew, girls golf; Ryan Cole, football; and Zach […]

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Centerville seeks junior high principal

Centerville-Abington Community Schools is beginning its search for a junior high principal. Tiffani Thornburg’s request to transfer from junior high leadership to teach seventh grade English was approved during the board’s June 18 meeting. Superintendent Mike McCoy said Thornburg initiated the request, citing the time needed for administrative duties and other reasons. McCoy said the […]