It was a game that almost did not happen. Hagerstown was originally scheduled to host longtime rival Cambridge City Lincoln on Friday, Sept. 15 for homecoming. Injuries on the Lincoln squad brought about a change. The Tigers made a last-minute schedule change replacing Lincoln with Maimi Valley Christian Academy from Cincinnati, Ohio. The Tigers won […]
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$25 million in improvements planned
Tireless effort brought Wayne County to this point of the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program. A rigorous application process earned the county a place in the third HELP cohort. More than 900 people provided input about what their communities need, and about 100 people served on committees identifying and prioritizing projects for the best uses of […]
Tigers give coach 302nd win
Head coach Brian Dale has built a powerhouse program at Hagerstown. During his tenure the 2A Tigers have won four sectionals, a regional, six conference titles and nine county championships. During that time Dale has always scheduled a match with 1A Seton Catholic. Last season, for the first time, the Lady Cardinals defeated Hagerstown […]
Toxic lead exposure leads to euthanasia of bald eagle
Despite some guarded optimism about his potential for recovery, Animal Care Alliance staff euthanized Freedom the bald eagle last week. WWN previously wrote about Economy-area residents helping ACA staff rescue the injured Freedom on June 19. He had been receiving care at the westside Richmond clinic, 1353 Abington Pike, since then. Joyce Luckett, ACA clinic […]
Hagerstown 8-9-10 wins district title
Hagerstown earned a berth in the Little League Indiana state tournament Monday, July 10 by defeating New Castle Green by the score of 13-8 in the title game. Cousins Owen and Jace Hale shared the pitching duties. They pitched well and they had plenty of offensive support. Corbin Bulmer, Jase Cowan and Palmer Ward […]
Player with Hagerstown roots drafted No. 4
When the Texas Rangers selected University of Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford with the fourth pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft Sunday evening, knowledgeable baseball fans around the country were not surprised. Langford, while a high school player at Trenton High School in Florida (a school with an enrollment of approximately 600 students) helped […]
Candidates filing for fall election
More candidates are throwing their hats into the ring for upcoming town and city elections. Richmond now has an independent candidate who has obtained enough signatures to file for mayor. Howard J. Price will face Republican Ron Oler and Democrat Dave Snow. Any other candidates wishing to run as independents or for minor parties in […]
GOP filling council seats in Centerville, Economy
Vacancies for three elected officials who resigned in recent weeks are in the process of being filled in Economy and Centerville. Wayne County Republican Party Chair Gary Saunders is filling the two town council seats previously held by Jim Lewis and Michelle Bunger. Their resignations were effective at the end of December. Because Economy only […]