Northeastern students will use Chromebooks for the 2026-2027 school year. The decision was voted on 3-2 at a special school board meeting on Feb. 25. The transition to Chromebooks ensures the district complies with new legislation requiring that school learning devices come with secure filtering measures. Superintendent Jennifer O’Brien also cited a cost-saving advantage by […]
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Lorin Williams is a reporter for the Western Wayne News.
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Young professionals share passion for community
Business cards and ideas were exchanged at Rose City Connect’s first young professionals networking event on Feb. 19 at Rare Breed Fitness, 419 N. Eighth St., in Richmond. The meet-and-greet laid the groundwork for entrepreneurs to network with like-minded individuals. Business owners and professionals from various fields shared their services and goals. Whether health care […]
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School board tables votes on tech transition, makeup days
The Northeastern Wayne Schools board will take more time to discuss potential calendar and technology changes before making a decision. During its Feb. 18 meeting, the board paused amending the academic calendar to include three snow makeup days and transitioning from iPads to Chromebooks in classrooms for the 2026-27 school year. The board planned to […]
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Youth organization ushers in new leadership, headquarters
Communities in Schools of Wayne County’s service to children’s families continues under new leadership. The nonprofit organization has announced Sarah Scott as its new executive director, effective Feb. 16. Scott has served as the interim executive director since August. Scott came to the organization as a site coordinator and soon joined the administrative team. Within […]
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Major gift, donations support IU East’s food pantry
Last fall, community and corporate partners made a major contribution to IU East’s Wolfmart, enhancing its service to on-campus students. The campus food pantry received a new refrigeration unit as part of its partnership with the Swipe Out Hunger program and a collaboration with Whirlpool Corporation’s Feel Good Fridge Program. In addition to the new […]
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FFA members advance to state; activity week set
Hagerstown’s FFA members were spotlighted at the Nettle Creek School Board meeting on Feb. 11. Accompanied by agriculture/animal science high school teacher Christy Herr, members shared current projects and upcoming events. Seniors Leyton Berger, FFA president, and Dawson Bell announced FFA Week for Feb. 22-27. Weekly events include a game night, bowling, the annual farmer’s […]
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Milton council works to resolve ARPA mishap
Milton’s town council is seeking to resolve an issue regarding funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act. During a Jan. 28 executive session, the council decided to prepare a Request for Reconsideration to the U.S. Department of the Treasury after the federal body issued a notice of recoupment for the council’s failure to report […]
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Cheer squads score team-bests at nationals
Three hip-hoorays for the cheerleading squads that competed at the National High School Cheerleading Championship last month. Centerville and Hagerstown’s high school competition squads, and the North Stars recreational cheer team, all won bids to the multiday event at Disney World in Orlando. CHS scores magical top-10 finish Centerville’s squad of 20 returned to the […]
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Water line, future projects focus of council
Town manager Chris LaMar’s updates on current and potential city projects were the bulk of the discussion at the hour-and-a-half-long Hagerstown council meeting on Feb. 2. LaMar addressed the latest on the town-wide water line project and council’s questions on issues of concern. Progress on the water line project has advanced, with Pearl and Harrison […]
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NAACP’s event focuses on freedom of speech
Richmond’s local NAACP branch held its fourth Community Voices Town Hall at Earlham College’s Co-Lab on Feb. 3. The topic was freedom of speech, with Free Press Indiana’s Lisa Renze and Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s Brennen VanderVeen as facilitators. Kelley Cruse-Nicholson returned to serve as the event moderator. Fifty-five people participated in lively […]