Hagerstown enters the last month of summer with its annual Jubilee Days. The two-day celebration brings a variety of activities for all ages, including a tractor-filled parade, highlighting its 75th year. New festive additions are performances by the Nettle Creek Players and an evening of fireworks, sponsored by the American Legion Post 333. Friday, July […]
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Couple ‘shocked’ to receive Good Friend & Neighbor honor
Hagerstown’s Dave and Janice Schuette received the Good Friend and Neighbor Award at the 66th annual Rural Urban Dinner on July 16. The traditional gathering dates back to the 1950s, fostering relationships between rural and city residents. Last year’s recipient, Randy Newman, had the honor of announcing the winner. Rather than read hints to […]
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Families prepare for school changes
Families will find new hours and policies this fall at some Wayne County schools, including a statewide restriction on personal technology use. Personal technology To comply with Indiana General Assembly’s new statewide law, students attending public and charter schools must either power off their cell phones and other electronics and put them in lockers throughout […]
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Centerville, Hagerstown lead area in band contests
Twelve high school bands from Wayne, Henry and Randolph counties headed north last weekend to test their Indiana State Fair shows. Centerville, Hagerstown, Lincoln and Randolph Southern traveled to Jay County Lions’ contest on Friday, July 24, in Portland. Centerville led Wayne County schools, finishing fifth after Spirit of Muncie, Anderson, Winchester and Jay County. […]
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Supplies, services offered before school starts
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, […]