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 […]
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Unprecedented, unlikely to ever be duplicated
Few things in life remain the same over a long period of time, and that includes success in sports, especially in small enrollment schools. The Tri-Eastern Conference is an athletic conference that has parity in most sports. The nine-member league comprises Eastern Indiana schools and is home to four Wayne County schools: Centerville, Hagerstown, Lincoln […]
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Awards announced: ‘Incredible contributions’
Three residents’ years of dedication to causes including social services and historic building preservation are being recognized. Wayne County Foundation selected Dr. David Jetmore for its Charles A. Rodefeld Award, and Howard and Patty Lamson are receiving the Ruth J. Wickemeyer Award. Both recipients are recognized for outstanding contributions to philanthropy and longstanding commitment to […]
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Explosion survivor wants memorial moved
The nightmare of being trapped in a building and surrounded by fire now only haunts Jack Bales occasionally nearly 57 years after he survived two explosions in downtown Richmond. On April 6, 1968, Bales was in Marting Arms on the southeast corner of Sixth and Main streets, standing next to his friend, Greg Oler. An […]
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Tigers will be Wayne County team to beat
When Bruce Charles took over as the head coach of the Hagerstown softball program for the 2017-18 season, they did not win a single game. Since that season, Charles has patiently worked to develop young talent to change the fortunes of the program. Two years ago, his team won the Wayne County tournament with back-to-back […]
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Teens advance to BPA nationals
Investments in educational programs that help students develop business, technology and financial skills are paying dividends. Wayne County now has eight state champions, a regional president and all-star member, an adviser of the year, numerous chapter honors, and dozens of qualifiers for Business Professionals of America’s national competition. Students and their families, schools and communities […]
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Centerville police chief announces retirement
Centerville’s police chief has decided it’s the right time to retire, and he has a successor in mind. Ed Buchholz told town council at its March 11 meeting that his last day on the job will be May 30. Buchholz said council ultimately can choose anyone to hire to lead the police department. However, he […]
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Concerns fuel packed school board meeting
Students, parents, administrators and board members attending Western Wayne School Board’s March 12 meeting brought their frustrations, concerns and demands for action. Many seemed to agree that there are problems in the school district that need addressing, but there was little consensus on how exactly to go about it. Few people usually attend the meetings, […]
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Couple wins Small Town Big Heart honor
Those attending Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner had two mysteries to solve. Who committed a murder during the 1940s movie and train themed dinner theater performance? Who won the Small Town Big Heart award? The second puzzle might have been easier to figure out. The winners, Arnold and Ann Boyd, are active […]
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Smithsonian borrowing Overbeck-made vase
An important piece of Cambridge City culture and history will soon head to Washington, D.C. for viewing by visitors from around the world, according to the town’s librarian. Karen Bays-Winslow, director of Cambridge City Public Library, said the Smithsonian American Art Museum asked to borrow a vase made by one of the town’s nationally known […]