Students in Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High art classes honored their unsung heroes with original artwork in a show the Historic Hagerstown Museum hosted Sunday, May 17. The show was an extension of a yearlong project that HJSHS art teacher Beth Overfield implemented as an Arteffect Arts Ambassador. Arteffect is a program where students and educators learn […]
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Knights capture 2nd crown
The Northeastern softball team defeated Centerville 5-2 in the championship game of the Winchester softball sectional on Thursday, May 28. It was the first time since 2017 that the Northeastern softball program has won a sectional championship in softball — only the second time in school history. After upsetting 2A second-ranked Hagerstown two days prior, […]
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PHOTOS: Annual treasure quest
Shoppers searched for treasures during the Historic National Road Yard Sale held Wednesday, May 27 through Sunday, May 31. Yard sales dominated U.S. 40 during this event, stretching from Baltimore, Maryland, to St. Louis, Missouri. U.S. 40 in Richmond and Pershing was no exception, with shoppers of all ages searching for a great deal. Joshua […]
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Mindful youth donate gift to veterans
Members of William O. Frazier Post 333 received a thoughtful tribute ahead of Memorial Day. At its May 18 meeting, the Hagerstown American Legion received a replica of an army base from five Hagerstown Elementary students. Boys & Girls Club members Cyrus Sankey, Elijah Thompson, Sutton Robertson, Aiden Murphy and Cordell Thompson spent the last […]
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Hot air balloon glow, rose garden gala returns
Just as roses are counted in dozens, Richmond Rose Garden volunteers are planning their dozenth annual 1stBLOOM&GLOW fundraiser on Wednesday, June 3. The event features inflating hot air balloons to draw a crowd and help increase awareness of the garden in its 39th year at Glen Miller Park. The garden operates on donations and is […]
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RCS teachers union: No confidence in leaders
Nearly all Richmond Education Association members say they have no confidence in Richmond Community Schools’ Central Office administration because of concerns about leadership, communication and fiscal management. Jay Lee, REA president and a Richmond High School teacher, presented results from three no-confidence votes during the Richmond Community Schools board meeting May 20. Lee said the […]
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Additional dollar stores bring options, concerns
The number of dollar stores in Wayne County is growing. The recent opening of a Dollar Tree in Richmond brings the total to 22. While the stores fulfill a need for shoppers on a budget, they can also have effects on the health of a community. The growth isn’t just in Wayne County as the […]
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BPA students earn national recognition
Several Wayne County teens placed in the nation’s top 10 at Business Professionals of America’s National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Centerville, Lincoln, Northeastern and Richmond sent dozens of competitors in a variety of categories. Lincoln The Golden Eagles had two students that made it on stage for recognition this year. Karson Ulerick finished fourth […]
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Lincoln archer rises at nationals
Lincoln Middle/High School again sent a student to a national archery competition. Eighth grader Coleson Burdette shot a 273, placing 170th of 944 middle school boys at the National Archery in the Schools Program’s national tournament in Louisville. LMHS Interim Principal Melissa Zimmerman praised his hard work. While researching the school before accepting a job […]
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Church honors local’s giving legacy
On May 2, Rock Solid Ministries’ parishioners gathered to honor the late Charles Eugene Watson with a memorial plaque to hang near the church at 1024 E. Main St., Richmond. The ceremony was led by Pastor David Eales, a friend who credits Charles for the building that became Refuge of Hope women’s shelter. Eales mentioned […]