Residents of all ages are encouraged to read the same book this summer and discuss it. Every Child Can Read, a nonprofit organization, is again organizing the Wayne County Reads program. Free books are available through July 31 at eight locations while supplies last. This year’s featured book is “Crenshaw” by Katherine Applegate, a New […]
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Hagerstown’s regional loss ends season
The Hagerstown baseball team lost its regional championship to Heritage Christian at Plainfield on Saturday, June 6. Both teams collected 15 hits in the game, but the trend was set on the first two plays. Conner Benson, the lead-off batter for the Eagles, hit a routine ground ball but the Tigers made a defensive error […]
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Tinkle falls in singles regional
Sophia Tinkle from Hagerstown High School, the only freshman in the elite field of 16 players, won the South Regional semifinal but lost the championship match June 6. Tinkle defeated Marin Paris from Franklin Central High School in the semifinal match 6-1, 7-5. But Ava Muckerheide from Shelbyville High School defeated Tinkle in the championship match […]
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Deadline nears for school board candidates filings
Those interested in overseeing their community’s school district have about one week left to file for November’s election. Candidates must submit paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18, at Wayne County’s voter registration office in the courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. Candidates must also gather signatures from at least 10 voters in their board district […]
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Hagerstown run-rule Centerville for sectional title
After surviving hard-fought semifinal games hours earlier, Hagerstown and Centerville squared off in the sectional championship game played Monday, June 1, on the Bulldogs’ home field. Hagerstown, ranked eighth in the final 2A poll, held a 2-0 lead after three innings before scoring five runs in the top of the fourth inning and four runs […]
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Unsung heroes power personal art show
Students in Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High art classes honored their unsung heroes with original artwork in a show the Historic Hagerstown Museum hosted Sunday, May 17. The show was an extension of a yearlong project that HJSHS art teacher Beth Overfield implemented as an Arteffect Arts Ambassador. Arteffect is a program where students and educators learn […]
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School boards recruit candidates
School districts rely on community oversight, and candidates interested in running for a board seat in the November election must complete paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18. As part of meeting that deadline, they must gather signatures from at least 10 voters in their board district on a petition, so advance work is needed. Those […]
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Tiger claims singles title
On Tuesday, May 26, Hagerstown freshman phenom Sophia Tinkle took the first step toward the state championship by winning the Mount Vernon (Fortville) individual sectional championship. Tinkle qualified to participate in the Indiana High School Athletic Association individual state championship tournament when she finished play during the Richmond tennis team championship without a loss at […]
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10 free meals available weekly for kids, teens
Nettle Creek Schools will offer free summer meals throughout the summer for any area child or teen. Families can pick up a week’s worth of meals (five breakfasts and five lunches, including one hot meal) from 12:30-2 p.m. Mondays at Hagerstown Elementary’s circle drive, 299 N. Sycamore in Hagerstown. Staff will place meals in a […]
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Lady Tigers defeat Falcons for TEC title 3-peat
The Lady Tigers took care of business in the May 21 Tri-Eastern Conference championship game at Winchester, knocking off the Lady Falcons 19-0 before the game was halted after five innings because of the 10-run mercy rule. Sydney Dobbs combined with Payton Cones and Chloe Jessee to no-hit the Lady Falcons while striking out nine. […]