Bill Tyler thought he’d been invited to a dinner honoring Jimmy Bogue for Bogue’s contributions to youth sports. However, Tyler was surprised to learn the honor was really for one of Bogue’s mentors: Tyler himself. The December surprise was extra appropriate for the Cambridge City resident who portrayed Santa Claus for 40 years at community […]
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Bulldogs overwhelms Eagles 50-10
The Centerville Lady Bulldogs hosted Lincoln on Tuesday, Nov. 25, in a Tri-Eastern Conference game. The Lady Bulldogs jumped out to a 20-1 lead at the end of the first quarter and extended it to 34-4 by halftime. The Lady Bulldogs held Lincoln scoreless in the third quarter while scoring nine points to trigger a […]
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Lunsford scores 37 points, leads Lincoln to victory
The Lincoln Golden Eagles boys basketball team kicked off its season on Monday, Nov. 24, by hosting another flock of Eagles. NEO Next Generation Academy from Indianapolis provided the opposition. It was apparent early in the game that Lincoln senior Dustin Lunsford would be a hard guard for GEO. GEO settled for perimeter shots while […]
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Driveway permit denied on safety issue
Although safety concerns led Wayne County’s commissioners to deny a driveway permit Nov. 19, the county will continue trying to help Josh Wampler. Wampler installed a second driveway at 6432 Manning Road, which is south of Economy, to sell cars from his property, a business for which Wampler received a variance from the county’s Board […]
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Pickleball, fountain on Milton park’s wish list
Milton officials aim to raise $50,000 before the end of the year to add pickleball courts, sidewalks and other amenities to its park. Milton is eligible for a 1:1 matching grant from Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s CreatINg Place program if it hits its $50,000 goal before 11 p.m. Dec. 31. Additions to the […]
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Students add flair to the snow fleet
Some Richmond and Wayne County snow plows will look different when you see them plowing roads this winter. You might see one telling you to “Think Spring,” with a vibrant sun. Or, one with a viper. Or, one with snowmen. A project allowed schoolchildren from Richmond Community Schools, Centerville-Abington schools and Western Wayne schools to […]
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Reservations encouraged for community dinner
They’re not just talking turkey at Western Wayne County’s community Thanksgiving dinner. They’re talking mashed potatoes, fellowship, live music and giveaways. Anyone who lives in the Western Wayne Schools district is invited for the free meal from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. The gathering will take place in Lincoln Middle/High School’s cafeteria, 205 E. Parkway […]
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State investigation: Principal altered employee time cards
An Indiana State Board of Accounts investigation found that for more than a year, former Lincoln High School Principal Renée Lakes altered five employees’ time cards to remove hours worked. Western Wayne Schools officials first noticed the discrepancies when a part-time employee emailed WWS Director of Human Resources Robin Hokey in November 2024 to ask […]
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190-foot tower could be installed at WWS
Western Wayne Schools’ board supports New Lisbon Broadband & Communications exploring placement of a 190-foot wireless tower on school property. Superintendent Kelly Plank shared the request during the board’s Oct. 8 meeting. The tower likely would be north of Western Wayne Elementary near the test plot, so if it fell, it wouldn’t hit the school. […]
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Milton marshal thanks county for its assistance
Law enforcement in Milton has historically been a part-time marshal working a few hours a week. Recent changes mean Milton now has a fully functioning police department. Marshal Tom Geiselman visited the Wayne County commissioners’ Oct. 8 meeting to thank them for their contributions impacting the change. “The county has been very generous to us, […]