Inspectors reported one item found out of compliance during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces previous health department terminology of critical and noncritical violations. Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are […]
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Centerville, Hagerstown teams join field
Southwestern (Shelby) played host to their annual small school invite, hosting 26 complete teams competing for the boys title and 16 complete teams competing for the girls title. Oak Hill captured the boys title while Southwestern (Hanover) won the girls event. The individual winner in the boys race was Gabriel Riehle from Milan High School […]
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Eagles open season with close loss to Rushville
The Lincoln Lady Golden Eagles opened their 2025 volleyball season by hosting the Lady Lions of Rushville. The Lady Eagles came up short, losing the match 3-1, but showed a lot of promise. After losing the first set 16-25, the Lady Eagles bounced back to tie the match by winning the second 25-20. The Lady Eagles […]
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LMHS renovations winding down
Renovations are nearly complete at Lincoln Middle/High School, and planning begins in September for Western Wayne Elementary improvements. Western Wayne School board members received construction updates at their Aug. 13 meeting. LMHS Principal Renee Lakes said students have loved the new look of everything, including giant windows in the cafeteria to add light. Window wraps […]
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Let the fun in Dublin continue
Dublin community members celebrated recent updates to Wilson Park during a Saturday, July 26, ribbon cutting ceremony. Dublin town council president Nathan Ulerick thanked donors and supporters for making the project possible and the way it showed support for the community’s children. “They’re the future,” Ulerick said. Community members raised over $51,000 to unlock a […]
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Golay Community Center Patriot Pickleball Tournament results
The Golay Community Center hosted their Patriot Pickleball Tournament on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, and there was a large number of participants. Top three finishers, Friday night mixed doubles: 1st — Matt Haynes and Sam Teager 2nd — Mitch and Kaylin Jones 3rd — Rodney and Bonnieva King Top three finishers, Saturday […]
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Meet new WWS leader at reception
Western Wayne Schools has scheduled a community reception for its new yet-to-be-named superintendent and welcomed another new board member. Superintendent search WWS has planned two events related to hiring a new district leader. The board will hear public objections or support for a proposed superintendent’s contract at a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July […]
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Lincoln presents spring awards
The Cambridge City Lincoln athletic department held a spring sports award ceremony June 9 to honor their scholastic award, mental attitude award and most valuable player award winners for the spring sports season. Scholastic award winners were: (L-R) Aubrey Trent, Addyson Pitcock, Luke Cottrell, Hannah Bogue, Ben Bates and Josiah Berry. Mental award winners were: […]
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Lincoln hires 18 coaches
During its June 11 meeting, Western Wayne Schools approved several coaches for 2025-2026. They are:
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WWS hires temporary superintendent
Western Wayne Schools has hired a returning interim superintendent and a new assistant principal, and is again looking for a new school board member. Superintendent search During its June 11 meeting, WWS’ board voted 3-0 to approve a contract with Alice Johnson to oversee the district between leaders. Members Kris Bex and Phil Pflum were […]