A former Hagerstown teacher’s trial on a charge of sexual misconduct with a minor has been delayed because his attorney received new material. On Jan. 17, William T. “Tom” Drake submitted a motion to continue his Jan. 22 trial because his attorney requested the materials, including from Nettle Creek Schools, court records show. Wayne Superior […]
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Tigers’ coach to retire at season’s end
It was a bittersweet evening on Friday, Jan. 26, when the Hagerstown Lady Tigers hosted Union City in their final regular-season game. At the conclusion of the contest, it was announced that Lady Tigers head coach Chris Oliger has resigned effective at the end of the current season. The current Hagerstown team will enter its […]
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Nettle Creek board elects new president
The Nettle Creek Schools board elected Shaun Lieberman as president, Dan Davis Jr., vice president, and Marcie Houghton, secretary, during its Jan. 10 meeting. Davis had been board president and Lieberman, vice president. The board reappointed Amber Rushton as corporation treasurer and Ron Cross, attorney. The board conducts a reorganization meeting annually, as required by […]
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Hagerstown Little League chosen to host state baseball tournament
The Indiana Little League District Administrators’ Association has selected the Hagerstown Little League to be the host for the state tournament for ages 9 to 11 in 2024. The tournament will be from Thursday, July 25, through Tuesday, July 30, at the Hagerstown Little League Park. The last time Hagerstown hosted a Little League state […]
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Telling Teetor’s tale
After spending most of the past two years doing research, recruiting actors for his script and making video, Jack Teetor returned to Hagerstown on Dec. 15, entering the home stretch of his effort to give his uncle’s life story national exposure. Teetor’s uncle was the late Ralph R. Teetor, part of the family who led […]
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Council elects new leaders
Its newest member will lead the Hagerstown Town Council, after the former president and president pro tem decided against staying in those positions. The council unanimously elected Allan Bullock president and Fred Dill as president pro tem on Jan. 2. They replace Becky Diercks as president and Brian Longbons, pro tem. Diercks said she had […]
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Hagerstown tries to save for electric bills
After listening to an alarming prediction of electric price volatility within the next few years, Hagerstown Town Council decided to try to save money for unforeseen expenses. The council met in two work sessions on Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. At the second meeting, council president pro tem Brian Longbons said he and Town Manager […]
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Bulldogs pull away late to defeat Tigers
The Centerville Bulldogs traveled to Hagerstown on Thursday, Dec. 14, for a Tri-Eastern Conference matchup with the Tigers. Both teams were coming off back-to-back losses that included blowouts to state-ranked teams and were looking to return to the winner’s circle. Playing in front of a large vocal crowd, the teams played even for three quarters. […]
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Staff member’s school greetings recognized
A library aide’s enthusiastic greeting of Hagerstown Elementary School students drew favorable attention from a visitor to the school; so much so that he sent an email about her to Nettle Creek School Superintendent Emily Schaeffer. Cortney Sizemore drew the attention from Craig Towns, business partnerships manager for Reid Health, who visited the school in […]
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Hagerstown, county look at building demolition
Hagerstown might be getting back into demolition. At the Dec. 4 Town Council meeting, Rick Cole called one building a “two-story junk house that’s about ready to fall down.” It and a next-door house are a blight, he said. Cole, a former council member, recommended that the town building commissioner consider whether they should be […]