With titles such as “Melty Ice Cream,” “Loco-Motive,” “Hoops” and “Biltmore Pineapple,” regional artists are sharing works that could appeal to a variety of interests and tastebuds. Several advanced or amateur artists from Wayne, Fayette and Randolph counties were among those selected for Richmond Art Museum’s 126th Annual Exhibition by Indiana and Ohio Artists. Some […]
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Policy addresses equal opportunity
Nettle Creek School Corporation has adopted new rules providing equal opportunity in sports and extracurricular activities related to federal Title VI and Title IX during its Dec. 11 meeting. The policies state that students shall “have equal access to opportunities in all aspects of education.” Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits […]
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Lady Patriots extend Lady Tiger streak
The Hagerstown Lady Tigers hosted the Union County Lady Patriots basketball team in a Tri-Eastern Conference game on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The Lady Patriots, one of only four teams without a conference loss, took a 22-6 lead after the first quarter then a 58-16 win. The Lady Patriots placed three players in double figures. Hallie Hughes […]
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Photos: Hagerstown Hometown Christmas
Hagerstown’s Hometown Christmas festival on Saturday, Dec. 7, featured an expanded schedule of events and activities this year, including horse-drawn carriage rides, a holiday dance recital, vendors and a lighted parade. View photos of the events in our online gallery below.
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Town giving notice to EDC
Hagerstown has confirmed that it intends to quit the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County. The town departed from its usual four-year agreement with EDC, only partnering until the end of 2025. Some council members have expressed dissatisfaction with the EDC for several months, deciding in October to renew the contract for one year. On […]
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Tigers defeat Cardinals 57-48
The Hagerstown Tigers hosted the Seton Catholic Cardinals on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in a nonconference county matchup. The Cardinals led most of the first half and the teams were tied eight times, the last time at 45-45, before a late scoring surge from the free-throw line propelled the Tigers to the win. The game was […]
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Lady Tigers suffer bitter late-game loss against visiting Cowan
The Lady Tiger basketball team hosted Cowan on Thursday, Dec. 5, in a nonconference game. The Lady Tigers, who entered the game on a 31-game losing streak that extends back to the 2022-23 season, appeared to have the game in hand, but the Lady Blackhawks came back from a deficit late in the fourth quarter […]
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Hagerstown loses opener to Anderson
The Hagerstown Tiger Sharks opened their regular season on Tuesday, Dec. 3, by hosting the Anderson Indians, who won both meets. The Anderson girls won 105-46 and the Anderson boys won 107-72. Winners for the Tiger Sharks in the girls meet included: Banta, Carrico, Evie Finney, Hill, Smith and Maggie Williamson all scored points for […]
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Food donations earn prize drawing entries
Hagerstown Public Library is hosting a nonperishable food drive through Dec. 12. Each can or box donated earns a ticket to win one of 13 gifts that will be awarded Dec. 13. Items should not be damaged, dinged or expired. The library at 10 W. College St. in Hagerstown opens at 10 a.m. daily except […]
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Tigers rally to defeat Blackhawks
For the second consecutive game the Hagerstown basketball team traveled to play a Delaware County opponent and found themselves facing a big deficit in the first quarter. On Saturday, Nov. 30, the Tigers traveled to Cowan and found themselves trailing 15-2 with 2:20 remaining in the first quarter. The Tigers buckled down and fought back […]