Residents of all ages are encouraged to read the same book this summer and discuss it. Every Child Can Read, a nonprofit organization, is again organizing the Wayne County Reads program. Free books are available through July 31 at eight locations while supplies last. This year’s featured book is “Crenshaw” by Katherine Applegate, a New […]
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A dozen Indiana museums, historic sites offer free June 20 admission
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites will offer free admission on Saturday, June 20, at its 12 locations across the state. The Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis and sites including Levi and Catharine Coffin in Fountain City and Whitewater Canal in Metamora will welcome visitors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in honor of Juneteenth. The holiday […]
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Lady Knights fall to Eastern Hancock
The Northeastern softball team fell to visiting Eastern Hancock on Tuesday, June 2, before an overflow crowd with a trip to semi-state on the line. The Lady Royals program has previously played in eight regionals and won four of them. The Lady Knights’ only other regional appearance in softball came in 2017. The comfort level […]
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Deadline nears for school board candidates filings
Those interested in overseeing their community’s school district have about one week left to file for November’s election. Candidates must submit paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18, at Wayne County’s voter registration office in the courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. Candidates must also gather signatures from at least 10 voters in their board district […]
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School boards recruit candidates
School districts rely on community oversight, and candidates interested in running for a board seat in the November election must complete paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18. As part of meeting that deadline, they must gather signatures from at least 10 voters in their board district on a petition, so advance work is needed. Those […]
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Knights capture 2nd crown
The Northeastern softball team defeated Centerville 5-2 in the championship game of the Winchester softball sectional on Thursday, May 28. It was the first time since 2017 that the Northeastern softball program has won a sectional championship in softball — only the second time in school history. After upsetting 2A second-ranked Hagerstown two days prior, […]
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Brick wall woes deeper than expected
As seen on most HGTV home renovation shows, a repair at Northeastern High School became more complicated once work began. As crews removed the outside layer of bricks to repair the gym’s exterior, they discovered issues with the barriers behind the bricks and determined the walls needed structural reinforcement. Additional insulation and water barriers will […]
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Lady Knights cap regular season with road win at Southern Wells
The Northeastern softball team closed out regular-season play on Friday, May 22, with a win over host Southern Wells. The game was scoreless for the first two innings before the Northeastern offense kicked in. The Lady Knights scored 12 runs over the next four innings, including six runs in the fourth inning, to cruise to […]
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Richmond slips past Northeastern 10-8
The Richmond baseball team used seven pitchers and visiting Northeastern played five in their nonconference game Thursday, May 21, getting some work in for their pitching staff before the postseason. The Knights were holding an 8-7 lead entering the sixth inning. The Red Devils scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to […]
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Knights top Tigers, pull even in TEC race
The Hagerstown baseball team had a chance to clinch outright first place in the Tri-Eastern Conference for the second straight season, but the Knights had other plans. Northeastern scored two runs in the first inning, added two runs in the third inning and held off visiting Hagerstown’s comeback effort to win the May 14 game […]