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GOP filling council seats in Centerville, Economy

Vacancies for three elected officials who resigned in recent weeks are in the process of being filled in Economy and Centerville. Wayne County Republican Party Chair Gary Saunders is filling the two town council seats previously held by Jim Lewis and Michelle Bunger. Their resignations were effective at the end of December. Because Economy only […]

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Centerville councilor resigns

GOP will seek candidates for vacancy Centerville’s council is starting 2023 one member short. On Sunday, James Bullen submitted a resignation letter to town officials that he also shared with Western Wayne News. The letter reads: I have served on city council for Centerville Indiana for over four years. It’s been a great honor to represent my […]

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Lilly scholarship ‘opens up a lot of doors’

1 winner pursuing teaching, another weighs pharmacy, political science Rebekah Stanley needed to resolve a problem with her college financial aid application. Aubrey Morgan thought she’d encountered class scheduling difficulties for next semester. However, neither situation was true. Both Wayne County students were called out of class Dec. 12 on false pretenses. Instead, they were […]

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Centerville schools updates: salary boost, renovations

Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ teachers will receive a minimum salary increase of $6,303 through their newly approved 2022-2023 district contract. Superintendent Mike McCoy said that negotiations aren’t always smooth sailing, but he appreciates the opportunity to have professional conversations with Centerville Education Association leaders to find solutions. McCoy also said he’s pleased the district could provide […]

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9 advocate for Centerville fire station renovation

Police chief sounds off about staff shortage, radio changes On the same evening that some residents spoke in favor of a fire station expansion, the town’s police chief noted a couple “troubling” developments for his team of first responders. CPD Chief Ed Buchholz is concerned the current staffing shortage could grow worse, and that larger […]

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County’s OK sought for another solar park

2 meetings addressing short-term, long-term guidelines Noting a growing interest in cultivating solar energy, including a proposal for a new solar park being considered this week, Wayne County officials also are working on new guidelines for future projects. Proposal for new solar park During an Oct. 13 public hearing offered by Wayne County Board of […]