The Hagerstown girls junior high Tiger Shark swim team closed out their season on Monday, March 10, after establishing three new school records. The 200 freestyle relay team of Cora Schmitz, Bella Tinkle, Maycee Favorite and Camile Jones established a new school record with a time of 2:05.48, eclipsing the old record of 2:05.90 established […]
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Farmers markets seeking vendors
Farmers markets are welcoming vendors to begin registering. Here are some local markets at a glance. Send information about area farmers markets and other upcoming events to contact@westernwaynenews.com.
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Seniors select their teachers to honor
Three high-achieving seniors from several high schools have, in turn, honored teachers, coaches or organization advisers who have influenced them. The 40th annual Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. Centerville, Lincoln and Hagerstown participate in I-STAR, as well as Tri, Connersville, Union County, Franklin County and Rushville. […]
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Hagerstown council braces for increased water rates
Hagerstown residents might want to set aside some extra funds to cover expected water rate increases that are needed to support updating the town’s water infrastructure. Sarah Correll, an attorney with Ice Miller, presented an update on the issuance of a bond to fund the replacement of the town’s water lines, along with a corresponding […]
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Bulldogs win battle of heavyweights
Boys basketball teams played in the Hagerstown 2A sectional March 4-8, 2025, with the Centerville Bulldogs winning their first sectional title since 2011. Below is combined coverage of games covered by WWN throughout. Big 3rd quarter lifts Knights past the Tigers In the first half of the opening-round game of the Hagerstown sectional played on […]
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Tigers’ Gilbert wins frosh-soph state crown
The ninth annual Indiana Frosh-Soph State Wrestling Championship for girls was held at Southport High School on Saturday, March 1. Wrestlers who finished in the top eight in the IHSAA girls state tournament were excluded from participating, but any freshman or sophomore wrestler who advanced to the IHSSA state tournament but did not place in […]
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Tigers drop regular-season finale
The Hagerstown Tigers hosted Eastern Hancock on Friday, Feb. 28, in their final regular-season game. The Tigers, who entered the game with a four-game win streak, battled the favored Royals before losing 57-49. Both teams put together runs during the game to build leads but couldn’t hold them. The Royals led 21-12 at the end […]
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Tigers topple Tri for road victory to close TEC slate
The Hagerstown Tigers traveled to Lewisville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to complete their Tri-Eastern Conference slate with a game against the Tri High Titans. The Titans, the Henry County tournament champions and 13-game winners, found themselves down 10-0 to the aggressive Tigers to start the game, and they never recovered. Landon Lawson scored inside, Graham […]
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Red Devil places 5th in 50 freestyle
Owen Fowler from Richmond High School, Carter Ramsey from Hagerstown High School, Devon Whaley from Centerville High School, and the RHS 200-yard freestyle relay team of Greyson Farmer, Fowler, Layton Smith and Braxten Whited joined the impressive field at the 88th annual IHSAA state swim meet held at the Indiana University Indianapolis Natatorium. The meet […]
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High School academic teams’ meets focus on 20th Century Ireland
Hoosier high schools have begun their academic meet competition season, and several schools in Wayne, Randolph and Fayette counties have won at least one subject during their first three competitions. Indiana Academic Super Bowl program is sponsored by Indiana Association of School Principals. Since 1987, teens enhance their research and study skills by delving into […]