Wayne County’s new Long-Term Recovery Group plans to check in with flood survivors via phone over two days to see what they might still need. Volunteers will call those who’ve reported damage through Indiana 211 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, and Monday, Sept. 28, to determine how many residents still need […]
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Tigers move to 5-0 with 62-6 win over Lincoln
The Tigers remained unbeaten in Tri-Eastern Conference play and improved to 5-0 overall with a 62-6 victory over host Cambridge City Lincoln Friday, Sept. 18, in a Tri-Eastern Conference game. The Tigers scored early and often to build a 49-0 halftime lead that triggered a running clock in the second half. A pass play from […]
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Nettle Creek Schools previews 2027 budget
Nettle Creek Schools Superintendent Emily Schaeffer proposed an $11 million 2027 budget during the district’s Sept. 9 meeting and second public hearing. Schaeffer reported estimates of $8M and $3M dollars for the district’s education and operation funds, respectively. Increases to the education fund include the school’s contribution to teacher retirement, tuition for vocational courses and […]
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Generosity continues for flood relief
For communities affected by recent flooding, resources, updates and opportunities to help continue to be available. Theater splitting event proceeds Before August flooding, Hagerstown’s summer theater troupe had planned to bring a Fleetwood Mac tribute band called Fleetwood’s Back to perform at Dougherty Orchards, 1117 Dougherty Road, Cambridge City, as its own fundraiser. Now, it’s […]
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Flood repairs, response addressed
Two Hagerstown residents and a longtime business owner pleaded for more assistance with flood repairs at the town council’s Sept. 8 meeting. Jennifer Small said she saw up to $30,000 in damage and her basement was ruined because three drains behind her home on Tidewater Street were filled with mud prior to the rain. Town […]
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Unbeaten Tigers stomp Pats on Blakely’s night
The Hagerstown football team defeated the Union County Patriots on Friday, Sept. 11, in a Tri-Eastern Conference clash. The game was Homecoming for Hagerstown and was played before a large crowd with an emotional start. Before the game, as the captains headed to midfield for the pregame coin toss, Blakely Robinson, a young student who […]
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Tigers stay unbeaten with 61-7 win
The Hagerstown football team dominated the Union City Indians in a Tri-Eastern Conference game on Friday, Sept. 4, before a large crowd. One of the biggest achievements of the night was arguably the ability of the school and community to bring the field up to playable condition. The Cory Athletic complex, including Mark Childs Field and […]
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Keystone Cooperative gifts Nettle Creek lunch debt relief
Nettle Creek Schools was among 34 corporations that received funding from Keystone Cooperative’s Propane with Purpose program. The funding aims to alleviate school lunch debt and strengthen food security for students and families. A total of $177,450 was awarded through the program, succeeding Keystone’s $150,000 goal with the help of other gifts and monetary matches […]
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Tigers escape RHS
Hagerstown took a hard-fought win over Richmond’s volleyball team on Saturday, Aug. 29. Richmond head coach Kevin Ross said before the match that his team is getting better and that their record does not reflect who they are becoming. Hagerstown head coach Brian Dale said before the match that he was concerned. “I have been […]
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Tigers sweep Rebels on milestone night
The Hagerstown volleyball team hosted Randolph Southern on Thursday, Aug. 27, with a plan to recognize one of their own. Senior outside hitter Raleigh Doerstler entered the match only needing seven kills to reach the 1,000-kill mark for her career. With her teammates setting her up, Doerstler delivered five quick kills to lead her team […]