When Superintendent Matthew Hicks said his trip to Northeastern Middle/High School’s roof “was like an Indiana Jones movie,” he didn’t mean a fast-paced adventure in search of treasure. Rather, he spoke of the building’s brick walls. “When I touched them, they just turned to dust,” Hicks said. “The brick face has eroded and water is […]
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Jefferson Township food pantry growing
Nearly 1,800 households in western Wayne County received food from the Jefferson Township food pantry in 2023. It is expanding to offer personal care products to people who need them. Located in the township building at 37 E. Main St., Hagerstown, the food pantry is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. It serves people from […]
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Fairview student is RCS’ best speller
Richmond Community Schools students competed Jan. 23 to “bee” the best in the district’s spelling bee. Freya Robinson of Fairview Elementary won first place. Second went to Olivia Dilworth of Hibberd School and Dexter Sams, who also attends Hibberd, finished third. Here are additional participants: Charles Elementary: Mathias Orduz Diaz, Zoey Holt, Addison Jones Crestdale […]
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How can we help fire victims, first responders?
Fires can be devastating to families, even when damage is limited to possessions. And when a resident can’t escape, especially a child, the community can be stunned, saddened, and often especially inspired to help. A few local organizations are supporting fire victims or first responders through some of their darkest days after those tragedies and […]
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44,000 Reid patients affected by insurance changes
Unless there’s a last-minute breakthrough in price negotiations with the Anthem health insurance company, Reid Health and its providers will soon be considered out-of-network for more than 44,000 area patients. The change would substantially increase out-of-pocket costs for anyone using an Anthem insurance product to cover services from Reid’s hospital, health system and physician network. […]
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Raatz launches bid for Congress
Jeff Raatz, who represents Wayne County in Indianapolis, now seeks to represent Indiana in Washington, D.C. Raatz filed Friday to run for the U.S. House of Representatives for Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District, saying he is “deeply concerned about the future of our United States.” Incumbent Greg Pence, who began his first term in 2019, is […]
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Applications due Feb. 9 for scholarships
Chilly, rainy days are an ideal time for current high school and college students to spend time applying for scholarships through Wayne County Foundation. Applications are due Feb. 9. Some scholarships are open to all Wayne County high school graduates, while others are open to those who attended certain local high schools and/or career centers, […]
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RCS board votes in favor of $20M debt issuance
Richmond Community Schools officials and consultants are seeking ways the district can maximize revenue as significant costly facility needs loom, while minimizing the impact on taxpayers. During the RCS work session and board meetings of Jan. 10 and 24, which lasted about 8 hours total, some discussions centered around debt issuance, aging buildings, tax base […]
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Hagerstown sees a leadership change
Planning and building on individual strengths have brought new sidewalks and lighting to Hagerstown over the past decade. Leading the Town Council for most of that time has been Becky Diercks as president and Brian Longbons, pro tem. Both voluntarily stepped away from those positions. On Jan. 2, the council elected Allan Bullock as its […]
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$100K fund created to help with vision, hearing needs
A local couple has donated $100,000 to make a library’s facilities and materials more accessible to people needing hearing, vision or other physical accommodations. Dr. Jon and Suzette Igelman of Richmond have created a fund at Morrisson-Reeves Library (MRL) so the building at 80 N. Sixth St. can be an even more inclusive space for […]