The Northeastern girls basketball team hosted Union County on Wednesday, Jan. 21, in a battle for the outright lead in the Tri-Eastern Conference. The teams entered the game as the only two remaining teams without a conference loss. The game was evenly contested for most of the first three quarters. The Lady Patriots held a […]
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New stoplight a go near Northeastern
Applause and surprised looks followed Northeastern Wayne School Superintendent Jennifer O’Brien’s announcement that a stoplight will be installed at U.S. 27 and Wallace Road. O’Brien told NWS’ board at its Jan. 21 meeting that she was pleased to announce the new stoplight after she’d met with Indiana Department of Transportation leaders. Local officials have sought […]
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Teacher remembered for dedication to all students
A Northeastern teacher’s legacy of compassion and dedication will continue to inspire her colleagues and students after her unexpected death, school leaders said. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, Northeastern High School Principal John Markward announced the death of Karla Franklin, calling her an exceptional math teacher who demonstrated genuine care and dedication to each of her […]
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Knights lose TEC road game at Knightstown
The Northeastern Knights basketball team traveled to Knightstown on Saturday, Jan. 17, for a Tri-Eastern Conference game with the Panthers. The Knights led 13-7 at the end of the first quarter, but they were outscored by the Panthers 23-5 in the second quarter and never recovered. The Knights made a furious attempt to retake the […]
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Community leaders’ kids look back, forward
Three upcoming events will spotlight local and national civil rights efforts and help connect residents with community resources. Ongoing exhibits at a local college and museum also spotlight Black residents’ achievements. Jan. 17 A panel discussion featuring the children of Wayne County civil rights leaders is scheduled for 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Wayne […]
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Lady Knights are 7-peat champions
The Northeastern Lady Knights and the Hagerstown Lady Tigers squared off on Saturday, Jan. 10, for the Wayne County Championship in a game played at Robert E. Clark Gymnasium on the campus of Hagerstown High School. The talented and confident Lady Knights took an 11-6 lead after one quarter and increased it in each subsequent […]
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10 local wrestlers advance to regional
Richmond led the area teams with a second-place team finish and had three weight class champions at the Eastern Hancock girls wrestling sectional. Centerville finished ninth with one weight-class champion, and Northeastern finished 12th. Richmond Claire Abbitt won the 120-pound weight class, Ambria Tate won the 135-pound weight class and Key’Aysha Golden won the 155-pound […]
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Knights finish 8th
The Northeastern Lady Knights hosted their annual Wings and Rings Winter Classic on Monday, Dec. 29, and Tuesday, Dec. 30. The tournament, which was named the top girls tournament in Indiana by the Indianapolis Star, drew top teams from all enrollment classifications around the state. The first two rounds were played on Monday, Dec. 29. […]
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Knights undefeated in TEC with win over Hagerstown
The Northeastern Lady Knights basketball team hosted Hagerstown in a Tri-Eastern Conference game on Wednesday, Dec. 17. There was some concern before the game about how the Lady Knights would perform because they were playing for the first time in 12 days and had not been able to practice regularly because of inclement weather. The […]
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Richmond hosts Thomas Hill Memorial Invite
Richmond High School hosted the annual Thomas Hill Memorial Wrestling Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 13. The event honors the memory of a 1959 Richmond High School graduate who was an outstanding football player and a state champion wrestler for the Red Devils. Richmond boys highlights Robert Peacock compiled a record of 3-0 on the day […]