By Locals. For Locals. Wayne County, Indiana
Come see the home team battle it out on skates at The Forum at Fishers (9022 E. 126th Street, Fishers, IN), at 6:00 p.m., Saturday June 11th. It is excitement on wheels ! You won’t want to miss this one…there is a small entry fee at the door. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
RiverRats Celebrate Another Run, picture by Jack Humphrey
Last night spectators arrived early for the opening night of the Richmond RiverRats game. Even with an imminent storm approaching, a decent crowd gathered for this special night.
The home team played a great game as clouds rolled in and ultimately lightning at the bottom of the 6th inning. The RiverRats were ahead 5-1 over their rivals, Lorain County, when the game was put into a 15 minute delay to watch the weather.
Left, Jonathan Nelson, winner of GoWayneCounty basket with family
At this time the winners of both the GoWayneCounty Basket giveaway and the free Featured Business Directory listing were drawn. Jonathan Nelson and family won the basket valued at over 150.00 in merchandise and gift certificates. (see picture). Susan Miller won the free Business Directory listing for her business “Jazzercise.” (see picture- note our new GWC t-shirt design). We would like to thank the following for sponsoring the basket:
Left: Winner of Free Featured Wayne County Directory Listing, Susan Miller, Right: Constance Humphrey, GWC
In the mean time the decision was made to go ahead with fireworks as the team covered the field with tarp. So with a cool breeze blowing into the stadium after a steamy night, the first fireworks show of the season commenced. As you will see from the video below – it was quite a display which was reportedly sponsored by Reid Hospital.
You will find more pictures of opening night at our Go Wayne County Facebook site. To follow the schedule for the season you can visit the RichmondRiverRats.com website, and it is also linked to the GWC site. If you can’t make a game, you can listen to them live from GoWayneCounty.com.
Kids pouring in to RiverRats game
As busloads of children streamed into McBride Stadium today, the excitement was building. Thousands of children from all over Richmond were able to get a seat for the first home game of the RiverRats.
Different organizations provided fun activities for kids like corn hole, by Reid Hospital, a demonstration on pollenation provided by Cope Environmental Center and games organized by the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department. Other businesses handed out cool things such as West End Band which provided “shades” and Meijer in Richmond gave out water bottles.
And GoWayneCounty.com was there handing out bubbles and other fun things for kids. You can see by the pictures and quotes that the kids really enjoyed themselves.
Tomorrow night is opening night for the RiverRats which means among many exciting things FIREWORKS! Go Wayne County will be there so be sure to come sign up for a great basket of prizes donated by area merchants worth over 100.00!!
Left to right: Miko, Taigyn, and Cameron- Good friends from Charles School
The RiverRats mascot is charged up and ready to go- taking some of the first pictures of the season today with young fans. (see below)
So get out tomorrow Wayne County and lets Play Ball!! (you can find more pictures of this special Kids Day on the Go Wayne County Facebook site).
Also check back with GoWayneCounty.com for video of the exciting day. Thanks to all the businesses and especially the RiverRats staff for bringing this very special day for kids to our community!
Kody, 7 years old from Highland Heights, snagged one of the first pictures of the seaon with the RiverRat
"I'm really excited, because I can't wait to see the game!" shared Phoebe Kenny from Westview shown here in blue eating her lunch.
Seton wins against Union in first game of double-header 3-2.
Adam Dolesh, Seton #6
Outgoing seniors recognized today at McBride Stadium.
Jordan Browse, Evan Schroeder, David Schroeder
Coming to The Skate, this Sunday from 4-7 p.m: our own roller derby team Dire Skates vs. The Gem City Rollergirls.
Come cheer on the home team and witness the excitement of women smashing each other up- in a fun way.
The Rocky Horror Roller Show will be something you won’t want to miss this weekend. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $6.00 per person.
Dire Skates Vs Lake (in black)
Image by Traveler76 via Flickr
By Karole Passmore, GWC
Wayne County has a long history with the Indianapolis 500, and if you read the article in our GoWayneCounty print edition by Carolyn Lafever you know that this is the 100th Anniversary. Hagerstown IN in particular has a long standing with the 500, since 1911, and will have their own celebrations this year, which are outlined in the print edition as well.
Just a little over an hour from the track, you have your choice of beautiful Bed & Breakfasts as well as many hotels. You can also sample some of the local cuisine and visit quaint shops in our Depot District and Uptown Richmond. Follow antique alley while you are here and go on a trail that spans Centerville, Cambridge City, Hagerstown and Richmond. There is so much to do and see while you are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Indy 500 just a little over an hour from the track.
And the events leading up to the race itself are starting already! Read below to see what is coming this weekend….and we will update you on more events both in Indy at the tracks and in our own Hagerstown IN, Wayne County.
Picture By Indy Balloons
Allison Transmission Balloon Festival
Building on the sucesss of the popular return of hot-air balloons to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2009, the Allison Transmission Centennial Era Balloon Festival will take place on Saturday, May 7, where 33 balloons from across the United States will take to the sky in a “Hare and Hound” race that morning and return to entertain families on the IMS grounds that evening with a Balloon Glow. Both events are free to the public. MORE
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway continues its legacy as an incubator and proving ground of automotive innovation for more than a century through the 100th Anniversary Indy 500 Emerging Technologies Day on Saturday May 7 at IMS. Some of the best, brightest young minds in America will display innovative renewable technologies for the automotive industry on this day. The event will feature exhibition competition at IMS by alternative-power vehicles in the Formula Hybrid Challenge, Formula Sun Grand Prix, and the Purdue evGrandPrix.
Emerging Tech Day will begin at 1 p.m./ET after the 40,000 runners competing in the Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini-Marathon have completed their 2.5 mile circuit around the fabled IMS track.
Stay tuned for more updates on events at the tracks and in Wayne County to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Indy 500! And let us know if you have plans to celebrate.
It’s time to start thinking about the crack of the bat, homeruns, hot dogs, and great baseball being played right in the backyard of Wayne County!
Download Richmond River Rats 2011 schedule here. (Adobe pdf)
Or see schedule below…
G101.3 just announced this morning the winner of the “Winter Sports Team Of The Year.” And the winner is….Hagerstown Girls Gymnastics.
The young women had an exemplary year participating in several events including The Tri-Invitational which they won and then receiving a 2nd at the Regionals.
The girls attribute their success to their coach for four years, Andra Solis. And surely much success is due to their hard work and tenacity. Congratulations to the Hagerstown High School Women’s Gymnastics team!
Press Release Submitted by Earlham College
David Naegeli
RICHMOND, Ind. (February 2011)— The Earlham College cross country program earned national recognition on Friday as both teams along with Jacob Naegeli were honored by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
The Earlham men’s team had the top GPA out of the 125 Div. III schools on the list with a 3.58. This is the second time the men’s program has produced the highest GPA having achieved the honor in 2001. The Earlham women’s team was among a group of 167 with a 3.49 GPA.
“I am pleased our women and men’s cross country teams have reached such a high level of success in the classroom,” Earlham Head Coach Pat Thomas said. “That our men’s team has the top cumulative GPA among the nation’s Division III cross country teams is indeed a special honor.”
A team must have had a cumulative team GPA of 3.10 or better and have compiled a score (finished at least five runners) at their respective NCAA regional championship.
Naegeli (Trout Creek, MT, Thompson Falls) was one of 142 competitors named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Track and Field Team.
“We also are quite proud of Jacob’s ability to combine his excellence as a runner with that in the classroom,” Thomas said.
Naegeli earned all-region honors last fall in the NCAA Div. III Great Lakes Regional at Hope College. In the 8K race, he had a time of 25:54.5 to finish in 28th place.
To qualify for the USTFCCCA All-Academic Track and Field Team, the student-athlete must have compiled a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 or greater through the most-recent semester and placed in the top 35 at the NCAA Regional Championships.
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