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 […]
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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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 […]
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Centerville library receiving keys for former town hall
Centerville’s councilors agreed to provide keys for its former town hall to Centerville Public Library while details are being finalized for the library to rent the space for nearly a year. At council’s Feb. 25 work session, library board president Kevin Smith said its board had toured the former town hall earlier in the day […]
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Farmers market joins town nonprofit
Centerville’s farmers market aims to build on last year’s inaugural success with a few changes. Courtney Matthews told Centerville council members at their Feb. 25 work session that the market is now a subcommittee of the nonprofit Main Street Centerville organization. With council’s permission, the market returns to Crown Creek Boulevard, a couple blocks north […]
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Bulldogs defeat Lincoln on no-senior night
The Lincoln Golden Eagles basketball team traveled east on Highway 40 on Friday, Feb. 28, to close out regular-season play against longtime rival Centerville. The Eagles were no match for the Bulldogs, who pulled away midway through the first quarter en route to a 75-46 win. The Bulldogs used a balanced offensive attack to challenge […]