Northeastern Wayne School Corporation is taking steps to provide extra support for children of military service members. The school board agreed to provide a “trained point of contact” to offer support services for military families. In passing a Purple Star Resolution, the board acknowledged that students in some military families sometimes attend six to nine […]
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Retired Northeastern, college art teacher gets solo show
Art teachers widely share their students’ works with their school communities and cheer them on. Unfortunately, some teachers never get the chance to have their own solo show in a professional museum. However, Ed Thornburg, who inspired many local students to pursue their artistic dreams, now gets the opportunity to fill a Richmond Art Museum […]
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Proposed auction facility along U.S. 27 still waits for final OK
A proposed auction facility along U.S. 27 still waits for final approval, despite now receiving a second set of favorable rulings. Much like an auction — going once … going twice … sold — Midway Auction Barn LLC waits for the final gavel. The proposed general merchandise and equipment consignment facility that will also have […]
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Heather Crull makes Indiana wrestling history
Northeastern High School senior Heather Crull, a world-class athlete, made history during the USMC Junior Nationals last week when she became a two-time national champion at the event held in Fargo, North Dakota. Wrestling in the 105-pound class, Crull stormed through the competition going 6-0 in her matches and outscoring her opponents by a combined […]
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Crull earns bronze medal in international competition
The United States women’s freestyle wrestling team captured the U23 Pan American Championships in competition at Rionegro, Colombia, that concluded on Saturday, June 22. Northeastern High School senior Heather Crull captured the bronze medal in the 50 kg weight class, which included seven participants. Crull won her opening round match over Linda Castaneda Gaona (Mexico) […]
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209 years of service celebrated
Northeastern Wayne School Corp. celebrated seven retirees who have devoted a combined 209 years of public service. They are:
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Northeastern adjusts school bell times
Some Northeastern students will start school at a different time this fall. Early Learning Center doors will open at 7:55 a.m. before the 8 a.m. start time. End time is 2:45 p.m. Elementary doors will open at 8:10 a.m. before 8:25 a.m. classes. Their day will end at 3:10 p.m., when car riders are dismissed. […]
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Fireworks shows could fizzle without help
Generous donations from businesses and individuals have kept fireworks displays in Wayne County skies for many years. However, some years those donations are less than others, prompting sponsoring organizations to ask for help to keep the sparkly shows coming. Richmond’s Harry Ray American Legion Post 65 is in that situation this year. John Renfro said […]
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Knight archers place 21st at nationals
Northeastern High School’s archery team finished 21st during the National Archery in the Schools Program Championship-Bullseye in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Knights scored 3,213 points during its Thursday, June 6, competition. Two of its archers finished in the top 30 in the nation for their grade. Annie Hickel was 24th among ninth grade girls and […]
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Bond has no tax impact for some NWS stakeholders
Some residents in Northeastern Wayne Schools’ district might not pay any extra taxes for repairs to its high school because they’ve already reached their property tax caps. During its May 29 meeting, school officials and their advisers outlined the need for repairing masonry, its costs and using a bond to pay for the work. No […]