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17-year old Angelina Tolentino wins Donna Andrews Invite at Boonsboro
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Out of a crowded bunch at the top of the Day 2 leaderboard at the Donna Andrews Invitational, Angelina Tolentino rose to the occasion in a manner well beyond her years. The incoming Vanderbilt freshman was the model of consistency, shooting a 3-under 69 on...
Leader Molly Hardwick: Clinging to a One-Shot Lead Heading into The Final Round
Click this link for Second Round Recap Video Courtesy of MattPooch Media. First round leader Molly Hardwick survived four straight bogies on the front nine to hold on to a one-shot lead going into Tuesday's final round of the 2024 Donna Andrews Invitational at Boonsboro Country Club. After bogeying holes 4-7 Monday, Hardwick was eight shots higher than her Sunday round through the same stretch. Nonetheless, she finished strong on with a one under stretch over the remaining eleven to finish at 75 for the day and -2 for the tournament.
Hagerstown's newest Little League is Maryland's District 1 10-12 champion
MAUGANSVILLE -- The newest Little League in Washington County won the 2024 Maryland District 1 10-12 Baseball championship on Tuesday. Trey Keatts had two hits and two RBIs, and Maddex Murray and Jaxon Shanholtz also had two hits as Hub City scored seven runs in the third inning and five in the fifth to defeat Halfway National 15-11 and win the title with a 3-0 record.
School nutrition programs don’t take a break for summer
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) – Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the state’s SUN Bucks program. The program will help families buy groceries this summer and partners with public schools to help with meal deliveries. Washington County is embracing the program. “The kids look forward to it, honestly,” says Krista with […]
Volunteer literacy nonprofit has positive impact for Washington County
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — A nonprofit in Hagerstown is helping residents with their reading skills. Thanks to volunteers with the Literacy Council of Washington County, learning to read is helping many people get jobs and is making a positive difference in the lives of residents. According to Leah Green with the Washington County […]
Cannabis industry growing in Maryland
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development says the change in cannabis laws in the state is creating more jobs. In Hagerstown, Kind Therapeutics has grown its workforce over the past six years. “New jobs are coming online,” said Ryan Minella with Kind. “We’ve seen about 3,500 […]
Alternative healthcare at HCC takes on employment gaps, reach out to high school students
Hagerstown Community College will implement new alternative healthcare education programs this school year to address employment gaps and increase high school dual enrollment courses. Starting in August, eligible high school students can take electronic health records courses at South Hagerstown High School, and certified nursing assistant courses are offered at...
North Hagerstown volleyball standout verbally commits to Division I program
Caydence Doolan's past is helping shape her future. Doolan, who was the 2023 Herald-Mail Washington County Volleyball Player of the Year as a sophomore after leading North Hagerstown to a second straight Maryland Class 3A state championship, has verbally committed to play for Division I Marquette University in Milwaukee. "Before...
Health center arrives at Maryland mall
Real estate operator PREIT has announced the latest tenant at its Valley Mall property: Meritus Health. The health clinic will bring 10,000 sq. ft. of physical therapy and sports medicine practices to the Hagerstown, Md. mall, and plans to add a family medicine clinic in 2025. The opening officially launches the Meritus Sports Medicine division – a practice for athletes of all ages to seek preventive care including sports physicals, injury care, concussion management, and joint/soft tissue therapy.
Coming soon downtown: Baile's Cask & Kettle, with bagels, pub grub and beer brewed on-site
At Baile Cask & Kettle, you can soon grab a bagel with your breakfast brew — then come back for pub fare and another brew after work. In a few weeks, owners Christopher and Kerry Keene hope to open the much-anticipated bagel shop and American-Irish pub in the Updegraff building at 53 W....
Hagerstown Weis Market gets remodel; World Treasurers Thrift Shop moves to bigger store
Weis Market in Hagerstown's North End gets remodel. Weis Markets recently held a grand reopening of its Shank Farm Way store in Hagerstown's North End after what a company news release described as a major remodel. The remodel included updating the interior decor and redesigning the deli and food service...
Staten Island FerryHawks falter in series finale in Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks dropped the final game of a three-game series against Hagerstown Sunday evening by a final score of 6-3. The FerryHawks ended their road trip with a 2-4 record and are now 27-32 as the first half of the Atlantic League season ends on July 5.
The road AHEAD: Maryland to be a test-subject state in new federal hospital model
Maryland will be one of two test-subject states for a new federal program that officials hope will improve patient outcomes and bridge inequities while constraining hospital and medical costs. The post The road AHEAD: Maryland to be a test-subject state in new federal hospital model appeared first on Maryland Matters.
29-year veteran takes helm at Office of Legislative Audits
Gregory Hook, a 49-year veteran of the office who served as legislative auditor since 2018, retired Monday. Replacing him is Brian Tanen. The post 29-year veteran takes helm at Office of Legislative Audits appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland takes control of historic Pimlico Race Course as it prepares for makeover
BALTIMORE -- The state of Maryland has officially taken ownership of Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course as it plans to redevelop the venue.The Stronach Group transferred ownership on Monday to the state which will begin demolition to make Pimlico a year-round site for thoroughbred racing.All racing, training and wagering operations at the home of the Preakness Stakes will cease on Sept. 1. Site work and demolition is expected to start this fall.The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes will be held at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. The race will move to Laurel in 2026.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure in May to rebuild Baltimore's historic but antiquated race course and transfer the track to state control.Under the new law, Maryland can use $400 million in state bonds to rebuild the home of the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.The process involves Maryland taking over control of the track, building a training center and eventually closing Laurel Park to shift full-time racing to Pimlico.The plan includes renovating the track surface and grandstand, adding additional stalls and a new training track, as well as redevelop the surrounding Park Heights neighborhood.
Finding childcare in Maryland is hard. Finding good childcare is even harder
When Stephanie Jovine searched for child care for her nearly 4-year-old daughter LuzMarie in Prince George’s County in 2015, she found two options, both of them bad. Jovine couldn’t afford the first one, and the second denied the young girl snacks and then sheets for sleeping. “I was so upset, you know, it was so hard to trust anyone,” said Jovine, a teacher in the District of Columbia Public Schools...
Auditor: State Prosecutor ran afoul of procurement laws
The Office of State Prosecutor failed to use a competitive bid process to purchase the system. State auditors said the agency also failed to provide a written justification for using a sole source contract when it spent more than $131,000 on the system between 2020 and 2023. The post Auditor: State Prosecutor ran afoul of procurement laws appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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