After winning its conference dual-meet season with a perfect 5-0 record, Hagerstown won the Tri-Eastern Conference title Monday, Sept. 28, on the Winchester courts. Union City finished second (4-1), Winchester third (3-2), Tri fourth (2-3), Lincoln fifth (1-4) and Union County sixth (0-5). Knightstown did not field a team. Hagerstown also claimed five of the […]
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‘We will hold high expectations’
While several schools made gains, results of newly revised Indiana standardized tests show many students in Wayne County schools still struggle with English and math skills. Indiana Department of Education shared the spring’s Indiana Learning Evaluation and Readiness Network, or ILEARN, results on Sept. 25. Statewide, 42% of students in grades 3-8 were proficient in […]
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Tigers defeat Knights in intense 5-set match
Playing before a large vocal crowd Oct. 1, host Hagerstown and potential sectional opponent Northeastern went back and forth in a heavyweight match before Hagerstown scored the last three points in the fifth, deciding set to win 3-2. Northeastern struggled to contain the Tiger power game led by Raleigh Doerstler. Alyia Diamond turned in a […]
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Centerville ousts Tigers in close match
The Centerville Bulldogs tennis team pulled the plug on Hagerstown’s season with a 3-2 semifinal round win Wednesday, Sept. 30, on the Centerville courts. Hagerstown sophomore Alex Tinkle won his match at No. 1 singles to remain undefeated on the year and will advance to play in the individual state tournament at Mount Vernon (Fortville), which […]
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Unbeaten Tigers take 38-20 comeback win
The Hagerstown football team took a comeback win over Shenandoah on Friday, Sept. 25, in a nonconference game before a near-sellout crowd. The Tigers struggled to score and had a hard time containing the Raider running game in the first half. The first time the Raiders had the ball, they moved it 79 yards in […]
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Flood survivors to receive calls from volunteers
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 […]