Paul and Pam Fowler quickly agreed about Indiana with a middle-aged couple hauling rustic collectibles to the second floor of the National Road Antique Mall building. Introducing themselves as the building’s new owners, the Fowlers fell into conversation with the couple, who, it turned out, are new vendors there. Both couples found they had moved […]
Author Archives: Bob Hansen
Bob Hansen is a reporter for the Western Wayne News.
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‘Do the right thing’
Foundational values such as trust, integrity, honesty and hard work, as demonstrated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., are the keys to healing societal divisions in the United States, according to Nick O. Rowe. “To make this world a better place, the majority of us have to continue to do the right thing,” Rowe said. […]
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Archery prepares for state qualifiers
Archery teams from area schools will shoot in qualifier meets for the Indiana state tournament on Saturday. Northeastern Middle/Senior High School will be among teams competing at the Monroe Central qualifier at Monroe Central Elementary School, Parker City. It starts at 8 a.m. with the final flight at 4 p.m. in Monroe Central Elementary School, […]
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Western Wayne readies for renovations
A long-awaited makeover for Lincoln Middle/High School’s indoor athletic facilities should be under contract in about two weeks. Western Wayne Schools board is scheduled to award a contract on Jan. 28 for Phase 1 of a renovation project that a $12.2 million bond offering is financing. Construction starts in mid-March. Athletic facilities are being addressed […]
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Nettle Creek School finances healthy
Nettle Creek School Corporation is in good financial shape, according to financial reports for the 2024 year. Every Indiana public school corporation must file a yearly financial report with the Indiana Department of Education. For 2024, Nettle Creek reported that its fund balances equal 32.9% of anticipated expenses, nearly the same level as in the […]
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Town gets new building officer
A former electrical inspector for the City of Richmond, Tom Canon, is Hagerstown’s new building code enforcement officer and building inspector. Canon started his new job on Jan. 8 after the position had been vacant for nearly three months. He may be contacted at Town Hall, 49 E. College St., or by phone at 765-489-6171. […]
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Northeastern captures TEC archery title
Northeastern has a first-of-its-kind title, having won archery trophies for schools within the Tri-Eastern Conference on Dec. 14. Teams of 12 shooters competing for TEC honors with the Knights were Hagerstown, Union County and Tri. Archers from Union City and Lincoln shot as individuals. Northeastern won the high school team title with 3,195 points, with […]
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Policy addresses equal opportunity
Nettle Creek School Corporation has adopted new rules providing equal opportunity in sports and extracurricular activities related to federal Title VI and Title IX during its Dec. 11 meeting. The policies state that students shall “have equal access to opportunities in all aspects of education.” Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits […]
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Photos: Hagerstown Hometown Christmas
Hagerstown’s Hometown Christmas festival on Saturday, Dec. 7, featured an expanded schedule of events and activities this year, including horse-drawn carriage rides, a holiday dance recital, vendors and a lighted parade. View photos of the events in our online gallery below.
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Town giving notice to EDC
Hagerstown has confirmed that it intends to quit the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County. The town departed from its usual four-year agreement with EDC, only partnering until the end of 2025. Some council members have expressed dissatisfaction with the EDC for several months, deciding in October to renew the contract for one year. On […]