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Lorin Williams is a reporter for the Western Wayne News.
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Hagerstown senior selected for Keystone intern program
Hagerstown senior Katee Cowan took her first step toward postgraduate life. After years of hard work and preparation, she was selected as a SEED intern with Keystone Cooperative. She signed the official agreement at an April 7 ceremony in Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School’s auditorium, surrounded by family, friends, school faculty and Keystone colleagues. Securing Experience […]
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Dog park ordinance, final water project duties discussed at meeting
A new dog park and the town’s water project were subjects at Hagerstown council’s meeting on April 6. Park Board president Shaun Lieberman presented an ordinance draft for signage at the new park addition. The council adopted the ordinance in a 5-0 vote. Town Manager Chris LaMar reported that the project to replace the town’s […]
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Civic knowledge, theater club celebrated at meeting
Four Hagerstown seventh graders were the Superintendent Spotlight at Nettle Creek’s board meeting on April 8. Chloe Morris, Briella Lamar, Anistyn Stapleton and Karlee Koontz qualified for the Civics Bee, which was held Friday, April 10, at Indiana University East. The school had seven finalists compete. Guided by English teacher Mary Randall, students wrote a […]
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RCS superintendent addresses looming cuts
Richmond Community Schools has acknowledged it is likely to cut teaching positions because of budget shortfalls, and Richmond Education Association has raised concerns about the district’s explanation. On April 8, RCS Superintendent Curtis Wright issued a video statement on the district’s pending reduction in force, first reported by WWN March 27. Wright acknowledged the community’s […]
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Council revisits tabled discussion
Hagerstown’s council held a special meeting Monday, March 30, to readdress previously tabled topics. The full council, Clerk-Treasurer Julie Neal and Town Manager Chris LaMar were present. At a previous meeting, member Dillon Pitcher introduced the notion to shift the part-time building commissioner position to full time. After review of the current job description and […]
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Punch it forward
Boxing has been a safe haven throughout Gus Duty’s life. Through Bootcamp Boxing, he’s bringing that safe space to area youth. On weekdays at 4:30 p.m., Duty leads boxing classes at his gym, located at 198 S. Second St. in Richmond. For 90 minutes, participants train in boxing exercises that include shadow boxing, speed bag, […]
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MRL reducing services to address repairs
On May 4, Morrisson-Reeves Library will move its Information Services Area from the lower level to the main floor. As a result, access to the computer lab, private study rooms and the Information Services Conference Room will no longer be available. In an effort to address immediate repairs and continue serving the public, access to […]
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Colleges wary of new degree-reducing legislation
A push by Indiana state legislators to restructure degree programs at Hoosier colleges passed last month, and Wayne County’s various institutions of higher education could be impacted. Authored by Sen. Jeff Raatz, Republican of Richmond, Indiana Senate Bill 199 was signed in to law by Gov. Braun in March. It forces the state to consider […]
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Preplanned funerals bring clarity
The grief of losing a loved one can be compounded by the following end-of-life decisions. Preplanning and prefunding funeral services can provide families with a smoother transition and a sense of security. “People just want to have things in place so that it takes the burden off of their children or their spouse having to […]