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Hagerstown, New Castle percussion compete at state

Hagerstown Indoor Percussion Ensemble placed 15th in state competition on Saturday, March 29, after qualifying during March 22 prelims in Brownsburg. It’s the first time Hagerstown competed at Indiana Percussion Association’s state contest in the Concert A level since 2018. State finals took place at Indiana State University’s Hulman Center in Terre Haute. HIPE’s show […]

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Schools partner on employer engagement

Facing upcoming challenges in securing workplace opportunities for high school students, Wayne County’s six school leaders have collaborated on a plan that could become a state model, officials say. At its March 19 meeting, Northeastern was the county’s first school board to support Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce hiring a director of employer engagement. […]

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Seniors select their teachers to honor

Three high-achieving seniors from several high schools have, in turn, honored teachers, coaches or organization advisers who have influenced them.  The 40th annual Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment.  Centerville, Lincoln and Hagerstown participate in I-STAR, as well as Tri, Connersville, Union County, Franklin County and Rushville.  […]

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Bulldogs win battle of heavyweights

Boys basketball teams played in the Hagerstown 2A sectional March 4-8, 2025, with the Centerville Bulldogs winning their first sectional title since 2011. Below is combined coverage of games covered by WWN throughout. Big 3rd quarter lifts Knights past the Tigers In the first half of the opening-round game of the Hagerstown sectional played on […]

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Tigers’ Gilbert wins frosh-soph state crown

The ninth annual Indiana Frosh-Soph State Wrestling Championship for girls was held at Southport High School on Saturday, March 1. Wrestlers who finished in the top eight in the IHSAA girls state tournament were excluded from participating, but any freshman or sophomore wrestler who advanced to the IHSSA state tournament but did not place in […]