A new principal could be hired as soon as July 10 for Centerville Senior High School. Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board unanimously approved the resignation of Tim Hollendonner during its June 19 board meeting along with other personnel updates. No administrators or board members commented about Hollendonner’s departure before the vote. His name was listed as […]
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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Centerville needs help with flooding
During its first meeting in its new home, Centerville’s council discussed a longtime flooding concern and approved buying new surveillance cameras to help police. Flooding Councilor Jack Bodiker said his home was affected by recent heavy rains for about the sixth time in 20 years. He raised health concerns about corn stalks and fertilizer in […]
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Centerville honors Teacher of the Year, retiree
Centerville-Abington Community Schools recognized its Teacher of the Year and its lone retiree and discussed construction issues during its June 5 school board meeting. Teacher of the Year: Betsey Moore, who currently teaches sixth grade science and provides remediation for fifth graders, was congratulated. She always strives to make learning more interesting for students and […]
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Tower project impacting Centerville water
Centerville is about to begin extensive work to its water towers that could affect customers’ water pressure and require neighboring fire departments to bring tanker trucks. Town Manager Kevin Slick told council at its May 28 work session that the routine maintenance, safety upgrades and painting are to begin the week of June 10. One […]
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2 meetings set to explain downtown business grant program
Wayne County’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program has $2 million available to infuse new growth into participating communities’ downtowns. Grants up to $100,000 are available to rehabilitate downtown retail or commercial building space in Cambridge City, Dublin, East Germantown, Economy, Milton, Richmond and Spring Grove. The grants require a 25% match — for example, $25,000 for […]
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Preschool growth requires traffic update
Although school officials look forward to expanding preschool at Rose Hamilton Elementary this fall, they’re now discussing whether increased traffic will pose an added challenge. At Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ May 22 board meeting, member Todd Dooley asked about the impact of additional families on traffic at the school. Dooley suggested adding another route around the […]
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‘The perfect person’ named Centerville clerk
Centerville has a new clerk-treasurer, but she isn’t new to the work. Sarah Rice, a Centerville native who has been serving as deputy clerk for nearly two years — and briefly as interim clerk — stepped forward to apply for her boss’ position. Richard Tincher resigned in April for health reasons. Wayne County Republican Party […]
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Junior Bulldogs, Knights compete in state academics
Centerville-Abington Junior High academic teams have reported their best-ever performances in the annual Indiana Academic Super Bowl on April 27. CJH and Northeastern Middle School visited East Central Middle School in St. Leon to compete in the Class 3 junior division against more than 40 other schools from around the state. Students spent months reading […]
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Fine arts teams give fine state performance
Five schools in Wayne, Henry, Randolph and Union counties showed off their fine arts knowledge at the state level. One won a championship, while other local teams placed second and third. After several local and regional competitions earlier this year, teams competed May 4 at the Indiana Academic Super Bowl State Finals on Purdue University’s […]
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Veterans hear call of duty
Helen Griffith, a 90-year-old Army veteran, has watched Centerville’s veterans’ parade, but had never walked or ridden in it. Thus, she was very surprised to be named a grand marshal, along with Air Force veterans Erica and William White. Contributions of the area’s many veterans were celebrated during Saturday’s parade on Armed Forces Day. Helen […]