Shocked and grateful were words that two Wayne County high school seniors used as they described their reactions to winning full-tuition scholarships. Wayne County Foundation staff surprised Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School’s Abby Lumpkin and Richmond High School’s Priya Hodges on Friday, Dec. 12. They were selected as Wayne County’s two Lilly Endowment Community Scholars, an […]
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Recycling grant, project updates fill Hagerstown Council meeting
Business owner and former park ranger Jessica Gregory’s environmentally sound proposal was one of many items approved at the Dec. 1 Hagerstown town council meeting. Gregory submitted a request to the town to apply for a 100% reimbursable grant for tire recycling. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management grant secures $10,000 to purchase equipment and […]
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Lady Tigers pick up road win at Cowan
The Hagerstown girls basketball team traveled to Cowan on Thursday for a nonconference game with the Lady Blackhawks, who are members of the Mid-Eastern Conference. The Lady Tigers jumped out at the end of the first quarter and then pushed their advantage to 35-13 by halftime. Twelve different players scored for Hagerstown. Elly Cheeseman led […]
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Blood drives scheduled in December
Versiti Blood Center offers multiple opportunities to donate blood this December. Blood donation is always a need, but it rises especially in the colder winter months. Versiti Blood Center of Ohio’s drives include: Thursday, Dec. 4: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Union High School, 8707 W U.S. Hwy 36, Modoc; and Noon-4 p.m., Randolph 4H Building, 1885 […]
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Richmond defeats Hagerstown
The Josh Jurgens coaching era got underway on Wednesday, Nov. 26, when the Richmond Red Devils welcomed the Hagerstown Tigers to the Tiernan Center. Before the game, coach Jurgens talked about how pleased he was with the effort his players have given him in practice and the quality depth he will have to work with […]
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Ferriell scores 25 in Tigers’ blowout win over Falcons
The Hagerstown Lady Tigers traveled to Winchester on Wednesday, Nov. 26, for a game with the Lady Falcons in the historic Winchester Fieldhouse. The young Tigers were there on a mission. It had been a decade since Hagerstown last defeated Winchester in girls basketball. The Lady Tigers jumped out to a 19-6 lead at the […]
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Events offer holiday cheer
’Tis the season for parades, cocoa, Santa and fellowship in communities large and small. While many organizations are offering Christmas-themed events in coming weeks, four Wayne County communities are planning festivals and parades this weekend that draw large crowds. General admission is free to the outdoor festivals, but it’s advised to take a few dollars […]
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Lady Tigers shock Lady Rebels in Lynn
The Hagerstown Lady Tiger basketball team traveled to Lynn on Saturday, Nov. 22, for a nonconference game against Randolph Southern. The Lady Rebels, members of the Mid-Eastern Conference, were heavily favored but were not prepared for the resolve the Tigers brought to the game. With senior defensive specialist Bella Thalls chasing Rebel leading scorer Haileigh […]
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Hagerstown breaks losing streak with blowout win
Hagerstown traveled to Mount Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 18, for a nonconference game with the Blue River Lady Vikings. The Lady Vikings and the Lady Tigers both entered the contest on long losing streaks. Blue River was on an eight-game losing streak and Hagerstown was on a 10-game losing streak. The Lady Tigers won the […]
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High schools offering financial aid help
Free financial aid sessions are planned at five high schools for prospective and current students considering vocational/technical or college classes. During Wayne County FAFSA Days, participants can get free hands-on assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All high school seniors and parents, current college students and adults considering college are […]