Hoosier high schools have begun their academic meet competition season, and several schools in Wayne, Randolph and Fayette counties have won at least one subject during their first three competitions. Indiana Academic Super Bowl program is sponsored by Indiana Association of School Principals. Since 1987, teens enhance their research and study skills by delving into […]
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Knights clinch outright TEC championship
When the Winchester Community Golden Falcon basketball team traveled south on Highway 27 to play Northeastern on Friday, Feb. 21, in the final conference game for both teams, it was an easy script to follow. A Northeastern win would secure the outright TEC championship. A Winchester win would open the door for defending champion Centerville […]
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Crull falls in opening state match
Northeastern senior Heather Crull saw her season end on Friday, Feb. 21 when she lost her opening round match at the state finals to Case Bridge (Avon High School) by decision in the 106-pound weight class. With the loss, Crull ends her season with a record of 44-2. Crull’s career record is 181-11, a Northeastern […]
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Youth sports sign-up deadlines approaching
Several Wayne County nonprofit youth sports organizations are concluding their registration for summer programs in the coming days. Some organizations can offer information about financial assistance upon request. Nonprofits are invited to send information about upcoming activities to contact@westernwaynenews.com.
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Knights defeat Titans to clinch TEC championship
The Northeastern basketball team hosted Tri High with a chance to clinch at least a tie for the Tri-Eastern Conference championship. The Knights wasted no time Friday, Feb. 14, staking their claim to the crown. They raced to a 26-11 lead after the first quarter. The Titans spent the rest of the night playing catchup before […]
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Knights overcome 1st-half scare
The Centerville Lady Bulldogs did not upset heavily favored Northeastern in their semifinal match of the 2A sectional played on Friday, Feb. 7, but they got their attention and earned their respect. It was the third meeting between the two rivals this season. In December, the Lady Knights defeated the Lady Bulldogs 83-20 in a […]
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Knights’ Crull becomes 3-time regional champ
The further down the Indiana High School Athletic Association wrestling tournament trail an athlete travels, the more difficult it becomes to advance. When Richmond High School hosted the wrestling regional on Saturday, Feb. 8, the top four finishers from both the Centerville and Franklin County sectional sites sent regional qualifiers pursuing their dreams of advancing […]
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Knights repeat as sectional champions
The Northeastern Lady Knights defeated Union County 54-31 for the 2A sectional championship in a game played on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Robert E. Clark Gymnasium in Hagerstown. The early going was marked by turnovers and tentative play. There were two lead changes and three ties before Ady Kircher delivered a pass to Ava Mikesell […]
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Fountain City volunteers plan for 2025
Fountain City residents are invited to learn about 2025 opportunities and reflect on 2024 projects for their community. Fountain City Forward is planning a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Lions Club’s building, 600 W. Main St. Upcoming events and volunteer opportunities include stewardship of new concrete planters placed throughout town […]
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Most local grad rates between 90-100%
Nearly all Wayne County high schools neared or exceeded a 90% graduation rate for the Class of 2024. Three local schools surpassed Indiana’s average of 90.23%, which is the highest graduation rate since state officials began publishing data. Indiana’s rate was 88.98% in 2023. Centerville Senior High School Principal Brian Bellew said rates can vary widely […]