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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 […]

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Basketball is just a game

There have been many outstanding players who have played basketball for Tri-Eastern Conference schools. There have been even more players who were role players that contributed to their team success, but received little press coverage. Union City graduate Sarah Rasso fit in the star player category during her playing days as a Union City Lady […]

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Northeastern Schools choose new board member

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 […]