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Back-to-school brew: teachers, administrators can get a free cup of coffee from Wawa
Wawa is providing teachers and administrators in the Mid-Atlantic with the perfect post Labor Day back to school pick-me-up in the form of a free cup of coffee. Here's when and how teachers and admins can get their free cup of coffee this week. ...
Maryland's First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2024 Announced
Maryland residents reminded to take basic steps to reduce risk of infection from mosquitoes. Maryland 2024 – The Maryland Department of Health today announced that an adult living in the Baltimore Metropolitan region has tested positive for West Nile virus – the first confirmed human case of the virus in Maryland this year. The patient has recovered from the infection.
Maryland Attorney General: Former dentist to spend 18 months in prison after violating probation terms
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — A former Potomac dentist will spend 18 months in jail after violating probation terms. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown’s office said Friday that 57-year-old Seyed Hamid Tofigh pleaded guilty to defrauding a state health plan and practicing dentistry without a license on Feb. 6. Brown said that Tofigh was charged […]
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes For Bronze Star Error On White House Fellowship Application
Gov. Wes Moore said he made "an honest mistake" when he claimed to receive the prestigious Bronze Star award on his White House fellowship application 18 years ago. The post Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes For Bronze Star Error On White House Fellowship Application appeared first on NewsOne.
Attorney for victim in Adnan Syed case applauds Maryland Supreme Court decision upholding conviction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands. On Friday, Maryland’s highest court ordered a redo of the hearing that freed him. It’s been 24 years since he was initially convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in a case widely publicized on the hit podcast “Serial.” Maryland’s Supreme Court said the family […]
Maryland Welcomes Youngest Deputy State Fire Marshal After Academy Graduation
STATEWIDE — The Office of the State Fire Marshal celebrated a significant milestone today with the graduation of Sierra Hawkins, 23, from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Academy…
'Clean energy' goals forcing Maryland to double size of electric grid, Moore official says
FREDERICK, Md. (WBFF) — Gov. Wes Moore’s top legislative liaison said during a Frederick data center summit on Thursday morning that Maryland’s clean energy agenda will require doubling the state's power transmission grid. Eric Luedtke, Governor Moore's chief legislative officer, was a featured panelist at the inaugural...
Despite 35-13 score, G-A plays Susquehanna Twp. tough
GREENCASTLE — Although his team was defeated 35-13 by Susquehanna Township on Friday night at Kaley Field, Greencastle-Antrim football coach Devin McCauley had a lot to be happy about. “I was proud of our kids — they gave a really good effort,” McCauley said. “Susquehanna (2-0, 1-0 MPC) is...
Breakfast links: Maryland prioritizes expertise over price in Key Bridge reconstruction
MDTA hires construction firm for Key Bridge replacement. The Maryland Transportation Authority has chosen Kiewit, a Nebraska-based contractor, to design the replacement for Baltimore’s Key Bridge. The firm will work alongside transportation officials on the project, with an estimated 2028 completion date. The project may cost between $1.7 and $1.9 billion, but a “guaranteed maximum price” should become clear once the design phase of the project is about halfway completed. (This article is behind a paywall.) (Daniel Zawodny / Baltimore Banner)
Weather Update for Franklin County 8/31/2024
Today: Expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 PM. Some storms could be severe, with a high temperature near 85°F. Winds will be from the south at around 6 mph, and there’s a 30% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts could be between a quarter and half an inch.
Which Franklin County football teams moved to 2-0 on the season?
Shippensburg, Waynesboro and James Buchanan each remained undefeated on Friday night as Week 2 of the high school football season unfolded in Franklin County. Here's what happened:. Shippensburg 28, Hershey 13. The Greyhounds got rushing touchdowns from four players, and their defense forced three turnovers as they defeated the visiting...
Data center conference gets caught up in power line controversy
Dozens of noisy protesters greeted the business leaders, elected officials, union members and other interested parties who were gathered at Frederick Community College Thursday for a conference on data centers in Maryland.
Board of Education considers condensing student discipline, suspension and expulsion policies
The Frederick County Board of Education is considering condensing and combining the district’s student discipline, suspension and expulsion policies. The board voted unanimously at a meeting on Wednesday to decommission the current suspension and expulsion policy, Policy 408, and instead shift the content into the drafted policy, Policy 403, and Regulation 408-01. If the draft were approved, ...
CHAMBERSBURG HALL OF FAME – MITCH STAHL
Mitch Stahl had the height and he had the athleticism, and when he mastered the skills of playing volleyball, he turned into a force. Stahl, who was considered the top volleyball recruit in the nation after his senior year of playing for the Trojans, was chosen to be included in the inaugural class of the Chambersburg Athletics Hall of Fame.
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