Fountain City officials announced Friday the town would have additional police presence for its 7 p.m. meeting May 2 after a video of a confrontation at last month’s meeting went viral online and prompted harassing calls from around the nation. Clerk-Treasurer Trina McGuire told WWN that state and county police would be active near the […]
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Knights split twin bill with 2A No. 2 Wapahani
Head coach Dave Baker’s Northeastern Knight baseball team made another effort to gain statewide respect Saturday, April 15 by splitting a doubleheader with second-ranked Wapahani in games played at scenic Raider field. Game 1 – Northeastern 3 Wapahani 2 The Knights outhit the Raiders 11 to seven and got a strong pitching performance from Logan […]
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Knights remain unbeaten after huge conference win
Make no mistake about it, the Northeastern Knights baseball team is for real. For 19 of the last 20 seasons, the road to the Tri-Eastern conference baseball title has gone through Centerville, Hagerstown or Liberty. Thursday, the Knights, who last won the title in 2003, made a move to reroute the path to the title […]
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Knights defeat Raiders, record improves to 2-0
The Northeastern Knights improved to 2-0 Monday, April 3 with a 9-2 win over potential sectional opponent Shenandoah in a game played at Raider Field. Both teams have the pitching and hitting to be serious sectional contenders, but in this match-up Northeastern, behind a stellar pitching performance from Kaiden White, was the better team. Hard […]
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Antiques, auction expert remembered
Shane Hawkins shared expertise around county Wayne County auction and antique enthusiasts and business owners are among those mourning the loss of Shane Hawkins. Hawkins, a 54-year-old Fountain City resident, was known around the county through his work and community involvement. The Northeastern graduate died March 13. Hawkins provided a deep knowledge of antiques and […]
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Community rallies in support of well-loved worker at Mini Mart
By Bob Hansen Justin Farmer had a stroke. No one knows how long it was before his aunt found him unconscious. But in only four days, the Fountain City community where he lives and works came together in his support. Farmer, 50, is a well-loved fixture at Martin’s Country Mart, a convenience store along U.S. […]
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Northeastern captures sectional title
The Northeastern Knights are a veteran team that knows how to close out the big games. The Knights also have an arsenal of talented underclassmen to provide a spark off the bench. Saturday night, the Knights won their biggest game of the season, handing a determined Hagerstown Tiger team a 55-41 loss to hoist the […]
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Northeastern changing to longer class periods
High, middle schools will adopt block schedule this fall Students and faculty at Northeastern Middle and High schools will be adjusting to a new class schedule next semester. The schools are adopting a block schedule. Rather than having seven or eight class periods a day with subjects repeating daily in the same time period, the […]
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Northeastern learns more about going electric
Power utility helps prepare district for battery-powered buses As Northeastern Wayne School Corp. marches toward the electrification of its bus fleet, other schools may be dropping off because their support structure won’t be ready for it. Northeastern schools received notification that the federal government is providing a $2.37 million grant to buy six battery-powered school […]
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Night to Shine prom returning to church
Registration encouraged soon for Feb. 10 dance From staff reports After shifting to a virtual event during the pandemic, the Night to Shine prom is returning in person this year for area teens and adults with disabilities. People aged 14 and older are invited to attend the dance planned just for them. Reservations are encouraged as soon […]