After serving as Northeastern Middle School principal since 2020, Kelly Plank will be moving into the district’s administrative offices as the director of curriculum and instruction. The Northeastern Wayne Schools board approved the change during its Dec. 20 meeting. Plank will also continue as NMS principal until her replacement is hired. “My new role will […]
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Neighbors: Auction facility will hurt property values
Neighbors appealing Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals decisions that permit an auction facility indicate in a court filing they expect reduced property values and a decline in quality of life if the facility operates. John and Tammy Tackett of the 1700 block of Bockhofer Road live immediately south of the property on the east […]
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Northeastern grad receives FFA’s top award
A Northeastern High School graduate received the National Future Farmers of America Organization’s highest honor on Nov. 4 during the FFA National Convention. Emma Rose Wright is the first Northeastern student to earn the American FFA Degree in several years. She is now a student at Wilmington College in Ohio. She hopes to study veterinary […]
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Gas station under development for U.S. 27, interstate interchange
QuikTrip plans to build a convenience store and gas station at the U.S. 27 and Interstate 70 interchange in Richmond. Paperwork filed with the city’s planning and zoning department indicates QuikTrip has a contract to purchase about 11.5 acres northwest of the interchange. The company would raze existing structures to construct an 8,292-square-foot convenience store […]
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Fall sports season merits school board recognition
Gerry Keesling’s voice was full of emotion as he helped honor four of Northeastern High School’s fall sports teams at the Nov. 29 school board meeting. “I’ve been involved in athletics for 42 years,” Keesling said, with an audible tremor. “It’s not often that you have a group like this year.” He called forward coaches […]
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Knights stun Bears with 61-45 win
When the Northeastern Lady Knights traveled to Parker City on Saturday, Nov. 25, for a matinee game against the Monroe Central Lady Bears, most fans expected it to be a tossup game. The Lady Knights eliminated all doubt about the outcome when they raced to a 25-6 lead after one period. The Lady Bears had […]
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Student legislation tackles range of issues
A local Model Legislature program recently celebrated 50 years of helping high school students try their hand at government, and one of its sponsors has been involved all 50 years. After gathering in the area for a few meetings, Eastern Indiana Model Legislature concluded its season at the Indiana General Assembly chambers in Indianapolis. Richmond […]
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Northeastern boys basketball: A decade to remember
There is a natural tendency for sports fans, particularly among basketball fans, to look at state rankings and assume that the teams receiving recognition in other parts of the state must be better than the area teams we see play every week. The Northeastern Knights could make a compelling case that the record they have […]
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Honoring service under the flag
Defending the United States sometimes means ignoring a fighting instinct when an enemy strikes. For most in military service, there’s none of the action and heroism of TV and movies. Still, the fact of their service drew a standing ovation and praises during Friday’s Veterans Day program by Northeastern Wayne School Corporation. Dave Burgess attended. […]
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Knights, Bulldogs compete for state cheer awards
Five area high schools competed Saturday, Nov. 4, at Indiana Cheer Championship in New Castle. Northeastern and Winchester faced Clinton Central, New Washington, Our Lady of Providence and Rising Sun for the Varsity D division title. Larger schools competed in the A, B and C groups. Northeastern came in third in Varsity D, behind champion […]