Participants and spectators alike enjoyed the Sept. 26 parade celebrating Lincoln’s “Blockbuster” Homecoming, dubbed in movie lingo the “reel” party. Football players cheerfully tossed candy to children along the route. Floats included the senior class’s “Star Wars” float featuring “The Final Battle” light saber duel. Mike Emery captured these photos of the event for Western […]
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Knights take control of the TEC
The Northeastern football team traveled to Centerville on Friday, Sept. 26, for a critical Tri-Eastern Conference game with a lot riding on the outcome. A Northeastern win would put the defending TEC champions in a position to control their own destiny with two league games remaining and extend their TEC win streak to 14 games. […]
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Blowout blues in TEC
Aiming to head off injuries, even up team rosters and improve the fan experience, at least two Wayne County high schools are exploring the option of leaving the Tri-Eastern Conference. Northeastern Wayne Schools Athletic Director Ryan Halloran told the NWS school board during its regular meeting Sept. 17 that Northeastern and Centerville were invited to […]
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Tigers defeat Eagles 76-12 on Homecoming
The Hagerstown Tigers, playing before a large Homecoming crowd on Friday, Sept. 19, welcomed neighboring Lincoln to town for a Tri-Eastern Conference game. The Tigers, usually a pass-first team, changed up their attack, only attempting six passes for the game. The Tiger game plan was to run the ball. The Tigers were very effective; 90 […]
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PHOTOS: Fired up for tasty treats
Attendees ate delicious food and listened to live music during Fountain City’s Levi Coffin Days on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21. The parade was held on Saturday, with grand marshal John B. Martin II driving one of his restored tractors. Vendors lined Fountain City streets during the festival, providing unique booths for browsing […]
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A downtown’s $100M rebirth
If you visit downtowns across the region you will find some that are thriving, some that are almost completely dead, and everything in between. For decades, central business districts in Midwestern small towns have been gutted by suburban sprawl, shoppers fleeing to chain stores, population loss and a variety of other challenges. The downtowns that […]
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Superintendent is interim no more
Northeastern Wayne Schools found its next leader very close to home. During a brief meeting Wednesday, Sept. 10, the board hired Jennifer O’Brien as its superintendent. With applause, the board members and teachers present congratulated O’Brien and thanked her for her work over the last several weeks as the district’s interim superintendent. “Thank you,” O’Brien […]
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PHOTOS: Honoring sacrifice, striving for peace
The Global War on Terrorism Traveling Memorial Tribute exhibit made its national debut Sept. 11 in Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park. The exhibit arrived Sept. 10 with an escort of motorcyclists and first responders from the Ohio state line, was unveiled the next day and remained open through the weekend. Activities included remembrance ceremonies, speakers, […]
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City celebrates its music legacy
The Starr-Gennett Foundation’s Walk of Fame Celebration on Sept. 6 honored Richmond’s influence in music. Performances featured Richmond High School’s Steel Band Ensemble and Richmond’s Drumline, an Acoustic Blues Songwriter Round with Chris Yakopcic, Joe Waters, Lisa Biales and Achilles Tenderloin and a special performance from a young artist. Festival spotlights NHS musician A Northeastern […]
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Sewer rate showdown: Funding options explored
Putting taxpayer dollars into industrial infrastructure is supposed to attract jobs and community growth that eventually pays us back. But when it comes to expanding sewer capacity at the Midwest and Northwest industrial parks, some residents are saying they don’t want to be a part of that plan. Richmond Common Council members have listened to […]