The annual Wayne County FFA Farmers Breakfast was held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the First Bank Kuhlman Center in Richmond. The Hagerstown, Northeastern Wayne and Western Wayne FFA chapters hosted the annual agricultural event. Following breakfast, FFA member Brooke Stuart introduced members of the guest panel. Featured guests included: Veterinarian Greg Kurtz, Dalla King, […]
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Record-breaking day lifts Fowler
Richmond High School senior Owen Fowler is going to the state finals on Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1 to compete in two events, and he is going in style. Fowler won both the 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle at the New Palestine sectional on Saturday, Feb. 22, to qualify, shattering the RHS […]
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WWS superintendent testifying against state funding cuts
Western Wayne Schools Superintendent Andy Stover plans to testify that proposed state funding cuts of approximately $300,000 to $1 million for Wayne County districts will harm public education. At WWS’ Feb. 12 board meeting, Stover said he would go to Indianapolis this week to testify against the budget proposal that has struck fear in school […]
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Crull will go it alone at State Finals
Ten wrestlers representing Wayne County high schools traveled to New Castle High School on Saturday, Feb. 15, hoping to earn the right to advance to the State Finals that will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, and conclude on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The top four in each weight class at […]
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Knights repeat as sectional champions
The Northeastern Lady Knights defeated Union County 54-31 for the 2A sectional championship in a game played on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Robert E. Clark Gymnasium in Hagerstown. The early going was marked by turnovers and tentative play. There were two lead changes and three ties before Ady Kircher delivered a pass to Ava Mikesell […]
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Most local grad rates between 90-100%
Nearly all Wayne County high schools neared or exceeded a 90% graduation rate for the Class of 2024. Three local schools surpassed Indiana’s average of 90.23%, which is the highest graduation rate since state officials began publishing data. Indiana’s rate was 88.98% in 2023. Centerville Senior High School Principal Brian Bellew said rates can vary widely […]
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Residents share community improvement ideas
Housing, child care and health care topped the list of issues needing funding and improvement in Wayne County, according to 15 residents who attended a Jan. 29 public meeting that Forward Wayne County facilitated. The event, held at the Richmond High School cafeteria, was the first of four listening sessions that community leaders are holding […]
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Photos: Ice flies as carvers create art, smiles
Professional ice carvers visited Richmond last week for the annual Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. Because of warmer weather, the carvings were not put on display until Saturday at Elstro Plaza. The festival closed with Saturday night’s Meltdown Throwdown carving competition between Team Fire and Team Ice. Team Ice won the golden chainsaw prize, then fireworks […]
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Radio encryption squelches scanner listening
As area first responders and public safety personnel make more use of encrypted radio communications, the residents who have traditionally tuned in to scanner traffic might be wondering about the loss of transparency. Government officials say there are still options to hold them accountable. In a culmination of years of planning and equipment upgrades, many […]
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Gem changes hands
Paul and Pam Fowler quickly agreed about Indiana with a middle-aged couple hauling rustic collectibles to the second floor of the National Road Antique Mall building. Introducing themselves as the building’s new owners, the Fowlers fell into conversation with the couple, who, it turned out, are new vendors there. Both couples found they had moved […]