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Fireworks shows could fizzle without help

Generous donations from businesses and individuals have kept fireworks displays in Wayne County skies for many years. However, some years those donations are less than others, prompting sponsoring organizations to ask for help to keep the sparkly shows coming.  Richmond’s Harry Ray American Legion Post 65 is in that situation this year.   John Renfro said […]

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Centerville begins search for high school principal

A new principal could be hired as soon as July 10 for Centerville Senior High School. Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board unanimously approved the resignation of Tim Hollendonner during its June 19 board meeting along with other personnel updates.  No administrators or board members commented about Hollendonner’s departure before the vote. His name was listed as […]

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20 file for school board seats

A total of 20 candidates — some new and some incumbents — have stepped up to run for Wayne County’s public school boards. Each district has a few seats on the November ballot. The deadline to file for the nonpartisan school board races was June 20. Western Wayne Four candidates have filed for the three […]

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‘All hands on deck’

Heat didn’t stop Wayne County 4-Hers and their parents from caring for their animals or checking out indoor exhibits as the fair opened Saturday, June 22.  Members and parents hauled buckets of drinking water and donned hoses for cooling spray downs. Sometimes the animal grooming included applying conditioner to help them shine for the judges. […]

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Fair offers full menu for fun

Wayne County 4-H Fair shows off students’ hard work and offers summer fun for all ages, such as fireworks, food, music, puppets, rides, model trains and a demolition derby.   The fairgrounds gathering, which brings together residents from all over the county and beyond, opens Saturday, June 22 and ends Saturday, June 29. Poor Jack Amusements […]

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HJSHS’ grading scale will match other schools

Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School students could have a better chance of winning scholarships or be more smoothly admitted to colleges after their scale for grade point averages is adjusted, district officials said.     At their June 12 meeting, Nettle Creek school board members approved student handbook changes for all grades. At HJSHS, changes include eliminating a […]

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Centerville needs help with flooding

During its first meeting in its new home, Centerville’s council discussed a longtime flooding concern and approved buying new surveillance cameras to help police. Flooding Councilor Jack Bodiker said his home was affected by recent heavy rains for about the sixth time in 20 years. He raised health concerns about corn stalks and fertilizer in […]