Willow Springs owner Randy Braun loves using social media to promote the longtime Hagerstown eatery. But since an Aug. 12 post announcing its closure for the foreseeable future due to flooding, communications have been silent. The 840 sq. ft. building hidden at 453 Teetor Road endured four feet of water that destroyed 18 refrigerators and […]
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Lorin Williams is a reporter for the Western Wayne News.
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High school punts stigma to support mental health awareness
When the Bulldogs host their last home football game, fans can huddle to learn about mental health. Centerville High School and the Isaiah Michaels Foundation have partnered for a “Kicking the Stigma” event on Friday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to visit the booth before and during the game to learn how […]
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Program helps Randolph Co. third graders envision college
On Friday, Sept. 25, 300 Randolph County third graders were college students for a day through Randolph County Promise’s “Walk Into My Future” program. For nearly a decade, “Walk Into My Future” has connected elementary students with the possibility of higher education with a day spent on IU East’s campus. The program aims to lower […]
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Richmond student attends Black Caucus conference
Richmond’s Nathan Hogg was nearly speechless when reflecting on his experience attending a national policy conference on issues affecting African Americans and the global Black community. The Congressional Black Caucus Conference’s 55th annual legislative event was held Sept. 16-20 in Washington D.C. “To be in a room with 20,000 people who look like you, where […]
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Milton suspends police force, cuts employee hours ahead of ’27 budget
Milton council members made hard decisions with a goal of financial stability at a special meeting on Sept. 29. With community input, the council voted 4-0 to suspend its police department, reduce employee hours and potentially donate council member salaries back to the town, through the end of the year. The moves come after a […]
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Community wins at 1st Lego building competition
Imaginations were put to the test at PolyFrames’ first “Battle of the Bricks” Lego competition on Sept. 22 in Richmond. The event was held in “The Dungeon” at the 100 N. Ninth St. building. At 6 p.m., PolyFrames owner Nate Helms explained the rules to the 12 competitors. Each had 45 minutes to construct a […]
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Eagle scout’s project honors nation, flag
On Sept. 23, family and friends of Scouting America Troop 100’s Bronson Vogelsong gathered at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park for his Eagle scout project dedication. Vogelsong installed a new American flag drop box. Vogelsong’s mother, Cindy Cox, said he has always been patriotic and wanted to do something that showed respect for the […]
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Council approves grant for roadwork after hearing
Hagerstown council had two special guests at its brief Sept. 14 budget hearing. Scouting America Troop 16’s Andrew Laster and Isaac Laster attended the special meeting to earn their “Citizenship in the Community” merit badges. With no public commentary, President Allan Bullock closed the hearing and the council proceeded to review wastewater plant reconstruction bids. […]
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Levi Coffin Days selects its royalty
Following their crowning on Sept. 13, members of the Levi Coffin Royal Court made their first public appearance at the Levi Coffin Days Festival. In addition to being featured in Saturday’s parade, they made cameos at various events throughout the weekend. Three won their individual divisions during a ceremony held at The Barn at Helm. […]
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Nettle Creek Schools previews 2027 budget
Nettle Creek Schools Superintendent Emily Schaeffer proposed an $11 million 2027 budget during the district’s Sept. 9 meeting and second public hearing. Schaeffer reported estimates of $8M and $3M dollars for the district’s education and operation funds, respectively. Increases to the education fund include the school’s contribution to teacher retirement, tuition for vocational courses and […]