The Northeastern football team played in front of a large Homecoming crowd on Friday, Sept. 19. The Knights put up 62 points, defeating Union City by the final score of 62-0. It was the fourth time in five games that the Knights exceeded the 50-point mark and the second time they have held their opponent […]
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‘History meets heart’ at Sept. 20-21 Levi Coffin Days
More than 70 vendors, a parade, food and live music are part of Fountain City’s Levi Coffin Days Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21. Organizers say this year’s event mixes entertainment, history and small-town charm with activities for all ages. The festival runs from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. […]
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Superintendent is interim no more
Northeastern Wayne Schools found its next leader very close to home. During a brief meeting Wednesday, Sept. 10, the board hired Jennifer O’Brien as its superintendent. With applause, the board members and teachers present congratulated O’Brien and thanked her for her work over the last several weeks as the district’s interim superintendent. “Thank you,” O’Brien […]
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Former teacher, current parent returns to Nettle Creek
The three children of Nettle Creek School Corp.’s newest administrator are thrilled their mom will be back in purple and gold. Superintendent Emily Schaeffer said all Nettle Creek personnel are very excited about Maria Tinkle’s return in a new role – the district’s director of learning. The board approved hiring Tinkle at its Aug. 26 […]
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Contract proposed for superintendent candidate
Northeastern Wayne Schools is accepting public comment about a proposed contract for its superintendent candidate. Residents can offer objections or support the contract at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Student Services Building, 7299 N. U.S. 27, Fountain City. They can also email thoughts to Shawntel Baker, board president, at sbaker@nws.k12.in.us before Sept. 10. […]
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Knights outscore Titans 62-49
Defending Tri-Eastern Conference champion Northeastern hosted Tri High in an important TEC game on Friday, Aug. 29, and eventually outscored the Titans 62-49 in a high-scoring game. The Titans held a lead at the end of the first quarter before the Knights came back to take a 30-21 halftime lead and then exploded for 32 […]
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Rah rah rah: Fight songs remembered in new book
A woman’s efforts to find and preserve the fight songs of Indiana schools that were closed because of consolidation has resulted in a published book and website that continues to gather information. In 2024, Western Wayne News readers alerted Reta Williams to the inclusion of all the county’s songs in a 2017 book written by […]
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Parade entrants, vendors sought for Levi Coffin Days
Fountain City Lions Club and Fountain City Forward are registering vendors and parade participants for the 58th annual Levi Coffin Days Festival on Sept. 20–21. Fountain City Forward is organizing the parade at 11 a.m. Sept. 20. This year’s theme, “Where History Meets Heart,” reflects the town’s historical roots and enduring sense of community pride. […]
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Red Devils top Knights, Bulldogs
The Richmond golf team played host to potential sectional opponents Centerville and Northeastern on Thursday, Aug. 14, in a match played at the Richmond Elks Country Club. Kyla Rogan and Hannah Stearley both broke 40, and the Lady Red Devils posted their lowest nine-hole score of the season to capture first place. Centerville’s individual scores […]
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Third grade reading scores jump
School leaders say additional targeted efforts to help Wayne County kids learn to read by third grade are paying off, as about 90% passed a state test checking their progress. Four of the county’s five public districts and two of its private schools surpassed the state average of 87.3% on the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation […]