Hagerstown’s middle and high school Tiger Jazz Band and Centerville’s jazz band and choir were recognized at Indiana State School Music Association’s Jazz Contest at Greenfield-Central High School earlier this month. Hagerstown’s high school band was awarded silver and its middle school band won gold. Kendra Sanders, HJSHS band director, said the Tigers are in […]
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County schools add 8 new state champions
Eight Wayne County teens won state championships through Business Professionals of America, and 70 have advanced to the organization’s national competition. BPA’s State Leadership Conference took place March 8-10 in Indianapolis. Beyond faring well in individual contests, several members received BPA’s Statesman Torch Award for earning 50 points in each of seven categories (leadership, service, […]
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24 seniors recognized for academics, activities
Three high-achieving seniors from several high schools are honoring teachers, coaches and advisers who have influenced them. The 41st annual Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program, which took place March 12 at Hagerstown, recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. Centerville, Lincoln and Hagerstown participate in I-STAR, as well as Tri, Connersville, Union County, […]
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PHOTOS: Women’s Fund gives big
The Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction was held on Saturday, March 14, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond. Grants were announced to various organizations during the event. The Women’s Fund has awarded $500,000 in grants to community causes supporting women and girls since its inception. Joshua Smith captured […]
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Student arts club presents ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ musical
March 13 and 14, Hagerstown’s student performing arts club, Act I, will present its production of “Willy Wonka Jr.” The musical is an adaptation of the beloved novel by Roald Dahl. Act I sponsors Lisa Bane and Makayla Cranfill say they have prepared students in grades 4-10 for a production that brings colorful characters and […]
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PHOTOS: Celtic tunes honor tradition
Nancy Bick Clark and Frank Clark play traditional Celtic music March 18 at the Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. The performance was part of the Reid Center Live! series. The next Reid Center Live! performance will be noon March 4 featuring Shiyu Wang on piano, Dennis Bridgewater on hammer dulcimer and Caroline Klemperer […]
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Student-led media shines in schools
While the three Rs remain a mainstay for students in every classroom, some take reading and writing to new heights as staff members for student publications. Here, young minds exercise a set of skills to become Wayne County’s newest media mavens. At Centerville High School, junior Caleigh Campbell and senior Christian Doan are senior editors […]
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PHOTOS: FFA members feed farmers
Wayne County Future Farmers of America members serve breakfast Wednesday, Feb. 25, during the annual Farmers Breakfast at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond. The breakfast also featured a panel discussion, highlighting recent graduates and student moderators. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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PHOTOS: Lincoln renovation open house
Western Wayne Schools employees, school board members, community leaders and construction representatives are among those cutting the ribbon during a Friday, Feb. 27, open house celebrating Lincoln Middle/High School’s renovation. Students took an active part in the celebration, displaying memorabilia and selling meals, gourmet sweets and merchandise. Lilley Photography captured these photos for the Western […]
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Young professionals share passion for community
Business cards and ideas were exchanged at Rose City Connect’s first young professionals networking event on Feb. 19 at Rare Breed Fitness, 419 N. Eighth St., in Richmond. The meet-and-greet laid the groundwork for entrepreneurs to network with like-minded individuals. Business owners and professionals from various fields shared their services and goals. Whether health care […]