After weeks of qualifying meets around the state, Richmond senior Jacob Lindahl was the lone representative for Wayne County schools in the large-school division at the Hoosier State Relays Indoor Track and Field meet. The meet, which culminates the indoor track season, was held at the Indiana State Fairground Pavilion on Saturday, March 28. Lindahl […]
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Northeastern hears about new milk, sells old iPads
Strawberry milk, applauding a high-achieving leukemia patient and technology were among discussion topics during Northeastern Wayne Schools’ March 18 board meeting. Technology NWS received eight bids to buy NWS’ 1,250 9th Gen Apple iPads as it transitions to Chromebooks. Georgia-based TechReboot offered the highest buyback amount with a guaranteed minimum of $168,750 and $243,750 maximum. […]
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Hagerstown percussionists golden at state finals
Competition seasons are winding down for Indiana percussion ensembles and area winter guards that compete in an Ohio association. Hagerstown’s percussionists excelled in their state finals on Saturday, March 21, while Northeastern’s color guard finals will be Saturday, March 28. IPA Hagerstown Indoor Percussion Ensemble competed Saturday, March 21, in Indiana Percussion Association’s state finals […]
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Coaches announce Academic All-State honorees
The Indiana High School Basketball Coaches Association recently announced their selections for All-Academic All-State for the 2025-26 season. Four players and two teams from Wayne County schools were recognized. Landyn Keiser, Centerville High School, was named to the boys first team; Ben Bates, Lincoln HS, and Logan Seal, Northeastern HS, earned honorable mention. Jayden Johnson, […]
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Northeastern Wayne Schools’ board approves coaching updates
During February and March, Northeastern Wayne Schools’ board welcomed several new and returning coaches. Those hired include Paige Reed, girls tennis; Erick Noland, assistant varsity boys and girls track; Tyler Hostetler, varsity boys track; Madison Hodapp and Josh Cook, junior varsity softball; Drew Fox, Northeastern Middle School boys golf; Kevin Johnson, assistant varsity/JV baseball; Dave […]
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County schools add 8 new state champions
Eight Wayne County teens won state championships through Business Professionals of America, and 70 have advanced to the organization’s national competition. BPA’s State Leadership Conference took place March 8-10 in Indianapolis. Beyond faring well in individual contests, several members received BPA’s Statesman Torch Award for earning 50 points in each of seven categories (leadership, service, […]
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Fountain City adding Hometown Heroes banners
Fountain City Forward is accepting applications for its 2026 Hometown Heroes Banner Program through March 31. Honorees can include individuals who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the United States military, as well as those who have served in law enforcement, fire service or emergency medical services. They may be living […]
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2 color guards excel at state
Percussionists and color guards from Wayne, Randolph and Henry counties continued competing in area contests. IHSCGA performers During Indiana High School Color Guard Association’s March 14 state finals, Centerville finished second in its division. The Blue Wave placed second, with 80.580 points, in Regional A Class Hayes Division at Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis. […]
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Raiders knock out Knights, advance to title game
The Northeastern Knights and the Shenandoah Raiders played the second semifinal game on Friday, March 6, at the Hagerstown sectional for the right to advance to the championship game. The two schools, which will be in the same conference next season, last met on Dec. 19 when the Raiders took a four-point win. There was […]
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Knights avenge loss to Falcons, advance to semi-finals
On Feb. 20, the Northeastern Knight basketball team traveled to play the Winchester Golden Falcons, which prevailed 49-47 in a hard-fought game. The Knights flipped the script in the March 3 opening-round sectional match, handing the Falcons a 64-46 loss to advance to a semi-final matchup with state-ranked Shenandoah. The Knights led at the end […]