The Hagerstown baseball team waited six days to figure out a way to get out of a jam they were in. The Tigers were hosting the Winchester Falcons in a game on Thursday, April 24, on Lloyd Michael Field. When play resumed on Wednesday, April 30, after a rain delay, the score was tied at […]
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Town cheers 5 top citizens
Five individuals who’ve impacted Centerville’s law enforcement, education, medicine and business services were honored during Centerville Lions Club’s 36th annual awards dinner on Monday, April 14. More than 60 participated in standing ovations as Outstanding Citizen plaques were presented to Dr. Wm. David Rheuble, who operated an urgent care facility for many years; Dr. Vicki […]
Photos: Learning to help our environment
Attendees learn about ways to protect and preserve the natural world during the 2025 Family Earth Day Celebration at Hayes Arboretum in Richmond, April 26, 2025. Many in the scientific community advise that significant and immediate global actions are needed to address and prevent further widespread environmental degradation, weather extremes, food and water insecurity, and […]
Tigers run-rule Tri High 19-1
The Hagerstown baseball team traveled to Tri High on Tuesday, April 22, for a Tri-Eastern Conference game with the Titans. The 2A ninth-ranked Tigers methodically overpowered the Titans 19-1 in a game halted after five innings because of the 10-run mercy rule. The Tigers used a different pitcher in each inning. Kaden Hall, Jaykob Troutwine, […]
Photos: Children enjoy new play place
The new Creitz Park playground opened on Thursday, April 17, in Cambridge City. Community members cheered as town councilor and park committee chair Debbie McGinley cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the new playground. The updated equipment and park features were made possible by donations from area residents and organizations, along with a funding […]
Bulldogs, Tigers win tourney openers
In a field that included Centerville, Hagerstown, Jay County, Lawrence Central, New Castle, Northeastern, Richmond and Rushville, the Centerville Lady Bulldogs and the Hagerstown Lady Tigers, two high-octane programs, easily won their opening-round games played on Friday, April 18, against larger enrollment schools. Centerville defeated Richmond 19-0 and Hagerstown defeated Rushville Consolidated 15-0. Both games […]
State lawmakers hear funding concerns
As their session winds down, Wayne County’s two state legislators heard residents’ concerns about funding for local services, Head Start, health insurance costs compared to wages, energy, measles outbreaks and more. State Rep. Brad Barrett and Sen. Jeff Raatz took questions Friday, April 11, during the second of Indiana University East’s two legislative forums. Several […]
Photos: EC promotes healthy living
EC promotes healthy living Community members gained access to health screenings and information thanks to a Wellness Fair hosted at Earlham College on Thursday, April 10. Local organizations gathered to interact with the public and spread the news about services in the area. Attendees were taught new ways to stretch and introduced to locations like […]
Photos: Stories come alive
Stage One Youth Theatre members produced their Storybook Cafe event Saturday, April 5, at Eight to the Bar in Richmond. Children meet their favorite characters while enjoying breakfast. Children interacted with characters like Snow White, Thor, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Elphaba and Galinda and more. The event is a fundraiser for Stage One, the youth […]
Tiger-Red Devil game to be continued
The Richmond Red Devil baseball team hosted the Hagerstown Tigers for an intracounty matchup on Thursday, April 3, at historic McBride Stadium. Both teams are a blend of young talent with veteran on-field leadership, and both have high hopes for the season. The Tigers started the game with five freshmen and four seniors in their […]