Nettle Creek Community Coalition is soliciting canned fruit and vegetables to support its food pantry. In light of reduced federal funding to supplement food purchases, the nonprofit has seen a third of its food allocation decrease compared with previous years. Located at 47 E. Main St., Hagerstown, the pantry was founded by Jefferson Township Trustee […]
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Lorin Williams is a reporter for the Western Wayne News.
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Reports find town councils noncompliant
Two reports by the Indiana State Board of Accounts identified that Whitewater and Mount Auburn town councils failed to comply with several legal requirements. The Whitewater investigation spanned from Jan. 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2024. Mount Auburn’s was conducted Jan 1, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2024. Violations included noncompliance with open door laws; failure […]
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Nettle Creek Schools staff honored; 3 retire after 100-plus combined years
Hagerstown Elementary and Jr./Sr. High Schools closed the 2025-26 school year with its staff awards. Among the honorees were retirees Marla Lieberman, Phil Renforth and Jana Murray, with a combined 100-plus years of service. Milestone anniversaries
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Fair links generations
Whether competing or just enjoying food, amusements and community connections, Wayne County 4-H Fair is a tradition for many families. Organizers are hoping to gather their stories and items for display as the June 20-27 fair celebrates local and national milestones. Along with America’s 250th birthday, 2026 marks 175 years of fairs in the county […]
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Unsung heroes power personal art show
Students in Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High art classes honored their unsung heroes with original artwork in a show the Historic Hagerstown Museum hosted Sunday, May 17. The show was an extension of a yearlong project that HJSHS art teacher Beth Overfield implemented as an Arteffect Arts Ambassador. Arteffect is a program where students and educators learn […]
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Koons Home Center marks 60 years
Richmond’s Koons Home Center will celebrate 60 years of service with an anniversary event on June 5 from noon-7 p.m. at 221 SW 18th Street. Owners Jason and Kristi Cones welcome all that made this milestone possible. Koons Home Center was founded by Ron Koons, Kristi’s grandfather, who she says had the “heart of an […]
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Businesses go cashless
Flying Mummies fans can still buy peanuts and Cracker Jacks — just not with cash. The Richmond team said in a May 19 social media post that all home games will be cashless. Flying Mummies President and co-owner Matt Bomberg said the team is following the lead of multiple Northwood League teams, as it’s more […]
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Special meeting moves lot sale forward
Hagerstown council held a special meeting Wednesday, May 20, to follow up on a pending lot sale with new town residents David Moore and Laura Crowe-Moore. Moore inquired about the lot at 198 N. Perry Street. Town manager Chris LaMar agreed to provide the council the property’s exact value. LaMar said the property was purchased […]
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Northeastern student’s artwork wins state honor
Annika Pentecost hadn’t submitted anything for competition before. So the young artist was surprised her piece, “Jefferson Memorial,” was selected in the Indiana Congressional Art Competition. The Northeastern High School sophomore recalls being called to the office, thinking she was in trouble. She was excited to open the door and see her parents, principal and […]
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Encouragement fills school board meeting
Hagerstown’s Dan Davis opened Nettle Creek school board’s May 13 meeting with encouraging words as the district faces a reduction in staffing for the 2026-27 school year. The past school board member offered thanks to the board and praised Superintendent Emily Schaeffer as the “best hire in the last 50 years.” He added that their […]