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An alley in Williamsburg will now be split between North Centerville Road neighbors.
09/26/2025

An alley in Williamsburg will now be split between North Centerville Road neighbors.

An alley in Williamsburg will now be split between North Centerville Road neighbors. During their Sept. 17 meeting, Wayne County’s commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance vacating the 165-foot-long and 10-foot-wide alley at the request of Daryll and Lilah Webb. The Webbs’ request had rec...

Proposed improvements at Hagerstown schools include a playground, carpeting and stair repairs.
09/26/2025

Proposed improvements at Hagerstown schools include a playground, carpeting and stair repairs.

Proposed improvements at Hagerstown schools include a playground, carpeting and stair repairs. During its Tuesday, Sept. 16, work session, Nettle Creek’s school board conducted public hearings on the district’s 2026 budget, bus replacement, capital projects plans and related resolutions. Some id...

A report of credit/debit card fraud led Cambridge City police to discover card skimmers installed at a grocery store.
09/26/2025

A report of credit/debit card fraud led Cambridge City police to discover card skimmers installed at a grocery store.

A report of credit/debit card fraud led Cambridge City police to discover card skimmers installed at a grocery store. Police Chief Richard Roberts said two customers have reported fraudulent transactions on their cards so far, but more victims might come forward. Roberts said police found two skimme...

While they note several successes in 2024-25, principals for each Centerville-Abington Community Schools also see areas ...
09/26/2025

While they note several successes in 2024-25, principals for each Centerville-Abington Community Schools also see areas for growth.

While they note several successes in 2024-25, principals for each Centerville-Abington Community Schools also see areas for growth. Principals presented school improvement plans to the school board and administrators during the board’s Sept. 10 meeting. Some highlights: Centerville Senior High Sch...

Dr. James Bertsch planned to treat those needing help with illnesses or other medical conditions; however, he originally...
09/25/2025

Dr. James Bertsch planned to treat those needing help with illnesses or other medical conditions; however, he originally thought those patients would be animals, not humans.

Dr. James Bertsch planned to treat those needing help with illnesses or other medical conditions; however, he originally thought those patients would be animals, not humans. A change of heart inspired by his family doctor, Richard Keys, led Bertsch to establish a practice in Cambridge City, where he...

Aside from council members, no residents spoke during public hearings about Centerville’s proposed increase for water ra...
09/25/2025

Aside from council members, no residents spoke during public hearings about Centerville’s proposed increase for water rates and charges or the town’s 2026 budget.

Aside from council members, no residents spoke during public hearings about Centerville’s proposed increase for water rates and charges or the town’s 2026 budget. Water Later in the Sept. 9 meeting, council approved the phased increase, which will cover an unexpected $575,000 to complete water d...

The Northeastern football team played in front of a large Homecoming crowd on Friday, Sept. 19.
09/25/2025

The Northeastern football team played in front of a large Homecoming crowd on Friday, Sept. 19.

The Northeastern football team played in front of a large Homecoming crowd on Friday, Sept. 19. The Knights put up 62 points, defeating Union City by the final score of 62-0. It was the fourth time in five games that the Knights exceeded the 50-point mark and the second time they have held their opp...

Wayne County Council members want to keep the 2026 general fund budget about the same as 2025’s $38.4 million.
09/25/2025

Wayne County Council members want to keep the 2026 general fund budget about the same as 2025’s $38.4 million.

Wayne County Council members want to keep the 2026 general fund budget about the same as 2025’s $38.4 million. To do that, though, they still face difficult decisions, with time slipping away. Another budget discussion during the Sept. 17 workshop clipped $49,256 from the working budget, leaving i...

The Homecoming crowd at Centerville on Friday, Sept. 19, witnessed a game that was so exciting and action-packed that th...
09/25/2025

The Homecoming crowd at Centerville on Friday, Sept. 19, witnessed a game that was so exciting and action-packed that the teams had to go overtime to determine a winner.

The Homecoming crowd at Centerville on Friday, Sept. 19, witnessed a game that was so exciting and action-packed that the teams had to go overtime to determine a winner. Tri High was the opponent in the important Tri-Eastern Conference clash that had a little bit of everything. Turnovers and penalti...

Match medalist Nora Robinson posted a score of 75 to help lift the Union County Lady Patriots to the TEC golf title in a...
09/24/2025

Match medalist Nora Robinson posted a score of 75 to help lift the Union County Lady Patriots to the TEC golf title in a match played at the Wi******er Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 15.

Match medalist Nora Robinson posted a score of 75 to help lift the Union County Lady Patriots to the TEC golf title in a match played at the Wi******er Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 15.  The Lady Patriots recorded a team score of 337 to easily win the title. Northeastern was second and Centerville fin...

Upcoming local events include youth programs, parades and fundraisers. View the attached calendar to see other events co...
09/24/2025

Upcoming local events include youth programs, parades and fundraisers. View the attached calendar to see other events coming up in Wayne County.

Thursday, Sept. 25 Friday, Sept. 26 Sept. 26-28 Saturday, Sept. 27 Sunday, Sept. 28 Monday, Sept. 29 Tuesday, Sept. 30 Wednesday, Oct. 1 Thursday, Oct. 2 Friday, Oct. 3 Saturday, Oct. 4 Oct. 4-5 Sunday, Oct. 5 Monday, Oct. 6 Tuesday, Oct. 7 Wednesday, Oct. 8 Thursday, Oct. 9 Friday, Oct. 10 Saturday...

Public meetings are an opportunity to find out what is happening in your community. View the attached calendar to see me...
09/24/2025

Public meetings are an opportunity to find out what is happening in your community. View the attached calendar to see meetings close to you.

Wednesday, Sept. 24 Thursday, Sept. 25 Monday, Sept. 29 Tuesday, Sept. 30 Wednesday, Oct. 1 Thursday, Oct. 2 Monday, Oct. 6 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda. A version of this article appeared in the September 24 202...

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