Several community organizations are offering back-to-school giveaways. Some are focused on providing supplies while they last. Some events also offer free or discounted services such as dental cleanings and health screenings. Cambridge City A supply distribution is planned at the Back to School Bash from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Cambridge City Christian Church, […]
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Film, TV theme songs come to life on field
Wayne County bands showed the progress they’re making with music made popular by “Scooby-Doo,” James Bond, “The Nutcracker,” Béla Fleck and Beethoven. Hundreds of fans gathered under initially sprinkling skies to watch 10 high school bands compete in Centerville Senior High School’s Archway Classic on Saturday, July 18. It’s the first Central Indiana Track Show […]
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Hagerstown band earns state music award
Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School’s band program celebrated a first, earning the Indiana State School Music Association All-Music Award. Under program director Kendra Sanders’ leadership, they also earned a top-10 ranking in the State Fair’s night show, elevated Tigerettes winter guard to a new class and delivered percussion a gold victory. When Sanders came to Hagerstown […]
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Archway Classic grows to 10 bands
All five Wayne County high school bands will show off their Indiana State Fair Band Day routines this weekend to see how their judges, audience and directors react. Ten Hoosier bands are competing in the Centerville Archway Classic on Saturday, July 18. The event begins at 7 p.m., an hour earlier than last year because […]
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BZA brings shed business into compliance
A misunderstanding led a Hagerstown-area business to violate terms of its zoning variance, but that’s no longer a problem. The Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals amended its 2023 variance of use to bring Elam Lapp’s shed-building business into compliance. The board met July 9. Lapp said he believed the 2023 variance permitted him to […]
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Council honors centenarian, superintendent
Hagerstown’s Leonard Bicknell and Mike Beeson were special honorees at the council’s July 6 meeting. Bicknell turned 100 years old, earning a proclamation designating his birthday, June 20, “Leonard Bicknell Day.” The owner of Bicknell Oil was celebrated for his support of local sports and the community food pantry. His legacy extends to five children, […]
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Rural Urban Dinner scheduled for July 16 at Willie & Red’s
The winner of the 66th annual Good Friend and Neighbor Award will soon be known. Economy Lions Club will give the award during the Rural Urban Dinner on Thursday, July 16, at Willie & Red’s, 40 E. Main, Hagerstown. Reservations are requested by calling the restaurant at 765-489-4131. Guests will pay $17.95 for their meal, […]
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School board candidate slate finalized
A few more candidates filed for Wayne County’s 12 open school board seats before the deadline. Seven incumbents face no challengers. Three races are contested (two Richmond and one Western Wayne at-large seats). Two seats (Centerville-Abington and Northeastern at-large) have no candidates. Most school board candidates chose to run as nonpartisan, but some have declared […]
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Events planned for Independence Day, beyond
Fireworks celebrations and other festive events in the coming days include: Friday, June 26 Saturday, June 27 Saturday, July 4 Sunday, July 5 Saturday, July 11 Saturday, July 18 Updated Friday, June 26 at 10:40 a.m. to reflect that the Wayne County 4-H fair fireworks were rescheduled to Saturday, June 27.
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Hundreds involved in fair projects
This week’s Wayne County’s 4-H Fair features the hard work of hundreds of students and volunteers. According to 4-H leaders, the organization has 640 members this year. Of that number, 506 are in third through 12th grade while 134 are in kindergarten through second grade. They participate in 23 clubs and receive assistance from 125 […]