After the offenses piled up 92 points total, a defensive play by the Homecoming king preserved the Northeastern football team’s win against Centerville on Friday, Sept. 18. Trent Deloney intercepted a potential game-extending pass in the end zone as time expired and then dashed more than 100 yards the other way for a pick-six that […]
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Knights ground Falcons
The rapidly improving Northeastern football team made the trip north on Highway 27 on Friday, Sept. 11, to beat non-conference Winchester. The Knights built a 16-6 lead at halftime before exploding for 28 points in the third quarter, putting the game out of reach en route to a 44-14 win. The Knights used a balanced […]
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Coffin Days champion tradition, fun for all ages
Mere days separate Fountain City residents from the annual Levi Coffin Days Festival on Sept. 19-20. Promising more than 50 vendors and at least 20 parade participants, the two-day event offers something for everyone. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Freedom,” honors the legacy of Levi and Catharine Coffin and the Underground Railroad in addition to America’s […]
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Knights match 4A opponent before falling late
Northeastern’s 2A football team stepped up two enrollment classes and matched 4A Delta play-for-play for 36 minutes in its home game played on the Knights field on Friday, Sept. 4. The fourth quarter, however, favored the larger school as the Eagles outlasted the Knights on a warm, muggy evening. The teams entered the final period […]
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2027 budget reviewed before Oct. submission
The Fountain City council held a public hearing before its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 1, to review initial estimates for its 2027 budget before the October deadline. Clerk-Treasurer Trina McGuire provided each member a report detailing amounts for the town’s separate funds. Council member Cecil Mullins was absent. President Laurie Hayes brought concerns that […]
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County’s work-based learning hits snag
Despite Centerville-Abington Community Schools Superintendent Mike McCoy believing Wayne County is among Indiana’s best-prepared counties for the new work-based learning program, he said a significant issue has arisen that’s keeping many students out of workplaces. HEA 1098 requires employers purchase workers’ compensation insurance for unpaid interns. McCoy said about 80% of CACS interns are unpaid. […]
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Reading scores rising
School leaders are recognizing their students and employees for successes on Indiana’s reading test for second and third graders. Indiana Department of Education recently released results from spring and summer Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination, or IREAD-3, testing to the public. Most Wayne County districts were above or near the state’s 88.7% pass rate; two […]
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Board thankful during ‘unusual’ start to year
After the unusual start to the new school year, the Northeastern school board convened for its Aug. 18 meeting with hearts of gratitude. While school facilities encountered minor flood damage, Superintendent Jennifer O’Brien shared that some families remain displaced and without power. On Aug. 19, the middle and high school began collecting donations to share […]
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County honors departing 4-H members
Wayne County 4-H is saying goodbye this summer to more than three dozen 10-year or last-year members heading to work or advanced education for careers including agriculture, health, welding and cosmetology. Memorable moments for the students included late nights working on projects and seeing their progress, winning ribbons, qualifying for Indiana State Fair, serving as […]
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Sewage, water overflow concerns flood meeting
Fountain City’s Joe Longfellow sees recent heavy rain as acts of God. But a utilities issue was his concern at the Aug. 4 town council meeting. Longfellow, who lives on U.S. Highway 27, said that hours after rainfall recedes, his yard and basement flood with septic tank residue. The backup has occurred twice — July […]