Hagerstown Junior-Senior High School principal David Tyner is resigning. On May 5, Tyner announced his intention to leave his position at the end of the school year, said Kyle Barrentine, superintendent of Nettle Creek schools. Tyner’s resignation will go to the school board for acceptance on Wednesday, May 12, Barrentine said. Barrentine said Tyner’s decision […]
Author Archives: WWN Staff
Posted inNews
Reid taking vaccines to giant flea market
Reid Health is partnering with Franklin County Health Department and White’s Farm Flea Market and Auctioneers to offer a special COVID-19 vaccination clinic for area residents. As many as 300 vaccines will be available at the popular flea market at White’s Farm, 6028 Holland Road in Brookville, Ind., during the market’s hours of 7-11 a.m. […]
Posted inNews
Earlham, IU East offering virtual discussion on documentary featuring women in science
The Joseph Moore Museum and Department of Biology at Earlham College is screening the acclaimed documentary Picture A Scientist for 72 hours beginning on Friday, April 30. The documentary portrays discrimination against women in science and highlights three scientists writing a new chapter for women working in the field. The screening will culminate with a virtual panel and […]
Posted inNews
Free electronics recycling offered Thursday, Friday in Richmond
You can get rid of old electronics and appliances THURSDAY and FRIDAY at Seton Catholic High School in Richmond – even old air conditioners or dehumidifiers. (We mixed up the dates in our calendar in this week’s paper -our apologies for any confusion). If you have something not on the list, take it just in […]
Posted inNews
Northeastern selects Western Wayne principal for assistant superintendent
Northeastern has hired Western Wayne Elementary School Principal Jessica Neill as its new assistant superintendent. Neill, who has more than 20 years of experience in education, joins Northeastern on July 1. “In Mrs. Neill our team is gaining a tremendous thought partner and proven leader with a clear heart for the well-being and future success […]
Posted inNews
First Bank Richmond matching donations to IUE on #IUDay
In celebration of #IUDay today (Wednesday, April 21), Indiana University East launched its IU East Cares Crowdfunding Campaign. As the Indiana University community celebrates IU Day, First Bank Richmond is celebrating IU East with a $10,000 matching gift opportunity for alumni and friends of the campus for gifts made to the Chancellor’s Fund. The Chancellor’s […]
Posted inNews
Wayne County won’t continue broad mask requirements at this time
Wayne County commissioners decided Wednesday, April 7, that they are not going to widely require masks be worn in public at this time, even though a majority of Wayne County Health Board members had recommended it. While commissioners encourage residents to continue wearing masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, they said they believe […]
Posted inNews
Ages 40-44 can schedule vaccine appointments starting Monday
Indiana is making COVID-19 vaccinations available to those 40-44 starting Monday, March 22, by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled at ourshot.in.gov for sites in Wayne and surrounding counties. Ages 45-49 were added to the list of eligible recipients in recent days. The list of high-risk medical conditions also has been expanded in recent days, and […]
Posted inNews
Commissioners urge participation in broadband survey
Only a few days remain to complete the Wayne County broadband survey and the Wayne County Commissioners are urging residents to participate. Commissioner Jeff Plasterer said that as of March 8, about 1,000 people had completed the broadband survey and more are needed to do so by the final survey date, March 19. The survey […]
Posted inNews
Indiana opens COVID-19 shots to those 60-64
Hoosiers 60 and older are now eligible to receive the #COVID19 vaccine. The announcement was made shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Those eligible can register at ourshot.in.gov or call a local phone number. State health officials urge vaccination seekers to be patient as wait times might be longer than usual. Reid Health operates […]