While some of Wayne County’s towns might have hundreds of voters, election results for three of those communities showed zero, one or two votes for each of their town council candidates in early voting or on Election Day. After seeing noticeably low vote totals in Dublin, Fountain City and Hagerstown town races, WWN reporters inquired […]
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Nettle Creek school board reviews facilities update funding
Nettle Creek’s school board convened an Oct. 29 work session to discuss capital needs related to the district’s 2026 debt project. Following an extensive Garmann Miller facilities assessment, renovations are planned for the summer of 2027. The lease debt is $6,085,000, with the school planning to spend approximately $4.8 million. However, Superintendent Emily Schaeffer mentioned […]
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Doerstler to row in new direction
The Hagerstown volleyball team saw its season end Saturday, Oct. 17, with a loss in the sectional championship match to state-ranked Winchester. With it, the volleyball career of senior Raleigh Doerstler also came to an end. For four years fans have watched her play and wondered where she would play volleyball at the college level. […]
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County’s full-ride Lilly scholarship finalists named
Three Tigers, two Bulldogs and a Red Devil are vying for Wayne County’s two Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships. Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School produced the most finalists for the county this year, with Mackenzie Bane, Kevlei Moore and Cale Schmitz advancing. Centerville Senior High School’s Jonah Cornett and Sophia Soper and Richmond High School’s Hannah Stearley […]
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Milestone win lifts Hagerstown to sectional finals
For the second consecutive season and the third time in the last five seasons, the Hagerstown football team has advanced to the sectional championship game. The Tigers defeated Shenandoah 33-16 Friday, Oct. 30, to punch their ticket. The win was the 100th varsity career win for Hagerstown head coach Scott Snodgrass.
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Tigers top Raiders, advance to championship
The Shenandoah Raiders used a punishing ground game, dominated time of possession and led 16-8 at halftime before the Hagerstown Tigers came back to outscore Shenandoah 25-0 in the second half to take a 33-16 victory Friday, Oct. 30, in a sectional semifinal game. In the regular-season game between the two schools on Sept. 25, […]
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Holiday aid programs seek participants, donors
At least three deadlines are nearing to give or receive help for a few holiday aid programs benefiting Wayne County children. Additional programs typically ramp up in November, and Western Wayne News will share more information as it becomes available. Salvation Army Families across Wayne County are encouraged to begin gathering information needed to apply […]
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Hagerstown rolls past Frankton
The 2A 10th-ranked Hagerstown football team, members of the Tri-Eastern Conference, defeated visiting Frankton, members of the Central Indiana Conference, Friday, Oct. 23, to open postseason play. The Tigers used a stifling defense, a record-setting kicking game, a breakout performance from a sophomore running back and a balanced offensive attack to subdue the Eagles. The […]
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Flood help continues; key deadline for aid looms
A key deadline looms to seek federal flood relief, and additional local aid is available for businesses. In addition, good news about a local employer that’s given time and supplies to help Wayne County residents affected by the Aug. 12 flooding. Dot gives $20,000 Dot Foods Inc., which operates a Cambridge City distribution center, has […]
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Public hearings precede renovations
Attendees received a legal lesson as attorney Ron Cross assisted the Nettle Creek School Board with public hearings at its Oct. 14 meeting. Each hearing prepared the district for its multimillion-dollar facilities renovation project beginning summer 2027. Cross guided three public hearings to adopt the resolution authorizing execution of sixth amendment to lease; to adopt […]