She’s a NHS grad, former employee The newest Northeastern Wayne School Corporation board member is Kimberly Fultz Claypoole, a 1987 graduate of Northeastern High School. Claypoole was selected by members of the current board to fill the District C — Webster Township — seat on the board and was sworn in during the meeting by […]
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Northeastern hires color guard director
After four parents brought concerns to the August meeting of Northeastern school board about the school year starting without a color guard director in place, a director for the group has been hired. Katie Stephen was hired by the board during its Sept. 21 meeting. Stephen’s hiring as director of the Damsels for the 2022-2023 […]
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Levi Coffin Days activities this weekend
Lions Club, state historic site offer special attractions A parade, activities for the family, music and special activities at a state historic site will be offered during the Levi Coffin Days Festival in Fountain City on Saturday and Sunday. The Fountain City Lions Club organizes the festival and special activities are offered by the Levi […]
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No more door hangers before for Fountain City water shutoffs
Fountain City residents whose water bills are delinquent will no longer receive a notice at their door before the water service is shut off. The Fountain City town council approved the change in the notification process during its Sept. 6 meeting. Town clerk Trina McGuire asked council members to eliminate that step, saying that putting […]
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Fountain City plans Friday night convention to select council members
Fountain City Republicans will get to choose two of three at-large council candidates at a Friday night convention (Aug. 19). Because the town has fewer than 3,500 people, it can conduct a convention rather than having an election. It will take place at 6 p.m. Friday at the town hall, 312 W. Main St. All […]
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Ballots set for Hagerstown, Fountain City council
CC council member resigns; 1 files so far for school boards The town council ballot has been set for Hagerstown and Fountain City; Cambridge City now has a mid-year council vacancy; and one candidate has filed to run for a local school board seat. Fountain City voters will see the names of three candidates who […]
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Yard restorations progressing in Fountain City
Fountain City residents should expect to see many changes in the coming weeks as the town’s water project nears completion, and the town’s stormwater project gets underway. Residents who have been frustrated by torn up yards and roadways and changes to their water’s color, smell and pressure will have to endure a few more weeks. […]
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Lady Knights advance to sectional championship
To win a Sectional you must first advance to the Championship game. Last Tuesday, the Northeastern Lady Knights softball team did just that. The Lady Knights defeated rival Centerville to move to the Championship game, where they face state-ranked Union County. Clare Lopeman helped lift her team past the Lady Bulldogs with a complete game […]
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Fountain City trash pickup delayed
Due to Monday being a holiday, trash pick-up will be tomorrow June 1st. Thank you. – Town of Fountain City
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All of Fountain City needs to boil water
The entire community of Fountain City is now under an advisory to boil its water until further notice. Town officials sent out an alert shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, to announce the advisory. When a portion of Cambridge City had a similar alert in late January, town officials said water for human consumption […]