School districts rely on community oversight, and candidates interested in running for a board seat in the November election must complete paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18. As part of meeting that deadline, they must gather signatures from at least 10 voters in their board district on a petition, so advance work is needed. Those […]
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Tiger claims singles title
On Tuesday, May 26, Hagerstown freshman phenom Sophia Tinkle took the first step toward the state championship by winning the Mount Vernon (Fortville) individual sectional championship. Tinkle qualified to participate in the Indiana High School Athletic Association individual state championship tournament when she finished play during the Richmond tennis team championship without a loss at […]
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10 free meals available weekly for kids, teens
Nettle Creek Schools will offer free summer meals throughout the summer for any area child or teen. Families can pick up a week’s worth of meals (five breakfasts and five lunches, including one hot meal) from 12:30-2 p.m. Mondays at Hagerstown Elementary’s circle drive, 299 N. Sycamore in Hagerstown. Staff will place meals in a […]
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Lady Tigers defeat Falcons for TEC title 3-peat
The Lady Tigers took care of business in the May 21 Tri-Eastern Conference championship game at Winchester, knocking off the Lady Falcons 19-0 before the game was halted after five innings because of the 10-run mercy rule. Sydney Dobbs combined with Payton Cones and Chloe Jessee to no-hit the Lady Falcons while striking out nine. […]
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Encouragement fills school board meeting
Hagerstown’s Dan Davis opened Nettle Creek school board’s May 13 meeting with encouraging words as the district faces a reduction in staffing for the 2026-27 school year. The past school board member offered thanks to the board and praised Superintendent Emily Schaeffer as the “best hire in the last 50 years.” He added that their […]
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Knights top Tigers, pull even in TEC race
The Hagerstown baseball team had a chance to clinch outright first place in the Tri-Eastern Conference for the second straight season, but the Knights had other plans. Northeastern scored two runs in the first inning, added two runs in the third inning and held off visiting Hagerstown’s comeback effort to win the May 14 game […]
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Hagerstown beats Union City, clinches 1st regular-season TEC title
The Hagerstown tennis team swept Union City on Tuesday, May 12, in a Tri-Eastern Conference match. The Lady Tigers completed their regular season TEC slate with an 8-0 record to win the league title. It is the first time in school history that Hagerstown has won the girls regular season TEC title. Results: No. 1 […]
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7th-inning homer lifts Tigers over Northeastern
The Northeastern softball team hosted 2A third-ranked Hagerstown in a game on Thursday, May 14, with the outright Tri-Eastern Conference lead on the line. Both programs have had an outstanding season and both entered the game without a loss in conference play. Both teams have potent line-ups, but in this game, it was the pitching […]
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Council weighs legal action in railway dispute
A hazardous railway might prompt Hagerstown council to pursue legal action against a railroad company. Town attorney Jon Madison offered to research options during council’s May 4 meeting. For more than a year, the council has tried to get Norfolk Southern Railway to assist in repairs at a south-side crossing, but a dispute on ownership […]
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Educators celebrate 20 years of Indy Mini
In 2007, Peggy Muller and Julie Arnold introduced Hagerstown students to the Indy Minimarathon. After pausing for the pandemic, they hope to revive the tradition, marking its 20th anniversary. Muller, a fourth grade teacher, and Arnold, a high school counselor, were frequent minimarathon participants. One year, they noticed a group of students at the race. […]