Hagerstown’s middle and high school Tiger Jazz Band and Centerville’s jazz band and choir were recognized at Indiana State School Music Association’s Jazz Contest at Greenfield-Central High School earlier this month. Hagerstown’s high school band was awarded silver and its middle school band won gold. Kendra Sanders, HJSHS band director, said the Tigers are in […]
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Centerville to welcome online preschool payments
Realizing many parents are comfortable making online payments, Centerville-Abington Community Schools will allow electronic payments for preschool starting next fall. The school board voted at its Wednesday, March 18, meeting to allow CACS staff to create a checking account for the new option. Funds will be moved at least weekly into corporation accounts. Checks and […]
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Hagerstown percussionists golden at state finals
Competition seasons are winding down for Indiana percussion ensembles and area winter guards that compete in an Ohio association. Hagerstown’s percussionists excelled in their state finals on Saturday, March 21, while Northeastern’s color guard finals will be Saturday, March 28. IPA Hagerstown Indoor Percussion Ensemble competed Saturday, March 21, in Indiana Percussion Association’s state finals […]
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Schools finish strong at state archery tournament
Three archery teams competed at the Indiana NASP State 3D and Eastern National Bullseye tournaments at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on March 21. Northeastern’s Middle and High School teams will continue to the National Bullseye Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, May 7-9. The high school team ranked 30th with 3,171 points; the middle school squad finished […]
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Honorees exhibit ‘service, generosity and compassion’
Becky Jewison and Lee Ann Adams were named the recipients of the 2026 Charles A. Rodefeld and Ruth J. Wickemeyer Awards, respectively, which are the Wayne County Foundation’s highest distinctions recognizing lifetime achievement in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership or service. Jewison’s career of servant leadership has shaped volunteerism within over 15 nonprofits, including Every Child […]
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Northeastern Wayne Schools’ board approves coaching updates
During February and March, Northeastern Wayne Schools’ board welcomed several new and returning coaches. Those hired include Paige Reed, girls tennis; Erick Noland, assistant varsity boys and girls track; Tyler Hostetler, varsity boys track; Madison Hodapp and Josh Cook, junior varsity softball; Drew Fox, Northeastern Middle School boys golf; Kevin Johnson, assistant varsity/JV baseball; Dave […]
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Case dismissed against cemetery theft suspect
The case against a suspect accused of theft of a cemetery’s funds was dismissed last week. Wayne Superior Court 2 Judge Gregory Horn signed an order dismissing cause against Dustin L. Taylor of Cambridge City, on Wednesday, March 18. Wayne County’s prosecutor’s office had filed a motion to dismiss March 17, and Horn granted that […]
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Girls Inc. relocates to senior center
A week after weather-related damage closed its building, Girls Inc. of Wayne County found a temporary location in the Richmond Senior Recreation Center. According to a press release, after-school programming resumed March 19 as the organization coordinated logistics with Richmond Community Schools’ Bus & Transportation Department. Parents and guardians were informed on transit and pickup […]
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Blanton withdraws from state House race
What was a three-way Republican race to serve Wayne County in the Indiana House of Representatives is now down to two. Adam Blanton announced Wednesday, March 18, on his campaign’s social media page that he’s decided not to pursue his candidacy for House District 56 further. He said ending his campaign, which began with his […]
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County schools add 8 new state champions
Eight Wayne County teens won state championships through Business Professionals of America, and 70 have advanced to the organization’s national competition. BPA’s State Leadership Conference took place March 8-10 in Indianapolis. Beyond faring well in individual contests, several members received BPA’s Statesman Torch Award for earning 50 points in each of seven categories (leadership, service, […]