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High TCE Concentrations Still Found on West Side of Fort Detrick's Area B, Samples Show
Groundwater samples from March at Fort Detrick's Area B showed high concentrations of a cancer-causing chemical along the area's western edge, but the levels of detection at some of those wells has been slowly decreasing over the last decade. During a meeting on Aug. 7 for Area B's Restoration Advisory...
Frederick County School Board To Discuss Student Cell Phone Policy
Students can bring their mobile phones to school, but in many cases they need to silence them. Frederick, Md (KM) Cell phone use by students in Frederick County Public Schools is expected to be discussed during a Board of Education Meeting on September 11th. That’s according to Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Dyson who says there are guidelines and expectations when it comes to mobile phone use by students in schools.
Explore Overlooked Civil War History: The Battle Of Falling Waters
Come and hear about 1863 Battle of Falling Waters, an event that was overlooked and unknown for years, until George Franks starting researching it. The battle happened two miles south of Williamsport and is the site of the last Confederate defenses of their Potomac River crossing back into Virginia after the Gettysburg Campaign. Franks will talk about this Battle and the Battle of Boonsboro at the August meeting of the Boonsboro Historical Society.
Key dates to know for Washington County Public Schools, first day and much more
Students return to Washington County Public Schools on Monday, Aug. 26, to start the new school year. After a week of school, students and staff will have off the next Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day. ...
Maryland organizer joins Gaza protest at Democratic convention
CHICAGO – Among thousands of protesters at the March on the Democratic National Convention Monday was 23-year-old Ahlam Dahood of Frederick, Maryland, who traveled solo to call for Vice President Kamala Harris to end the U.S. supply of weapons to Israel. Dahood, a Palestinian American, is a founding organizer...
Montgomery County sees volunteers rush to help 43 people displaced by devastating fire
The Red Cross and other volunteers are lending a helping hand to the families displaced by the 2-alarm fire that destroyed an apartment building, located in the 12000 block of Clarksburg Square Road, in Clarksburg, Maryland. The Saturday morning fire raced through the four-story building and also damaged apartments in...
USAMMA holds change of command ceremony
FORT DETRICK, Md. — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency held a change of command ceremony Aug. 9, celebrating its outgoing leader, Col. Gary Cooper, and welcoming its new commander, Col. Joselito “Joe” Lim. Col. Marc Welde, commander of U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command, presided over the...
Milltown Haunt to Bring Ultimate Scare Factor to Loudoun County This Fall
The new haunted attraction is looking to fill the hole left behind by Shocktober and Scream LoCo. The countdown to spooky season has officially begun. And this year, the region has a brand new haunt to look forward to. Starting in September, Lovettsville’s Milltown Haunt will open for its inaugural haunt season.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on East Oak Ridge Drive
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 19, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces temporary closures on East Oak Ridge Drive between Southern Blvd and Westside Ave, in Funkstown, MD. This closure will remain in effect between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm today, Monday, August 19, 2024. The road will remain...
Washington County Division of Emergency Services receives new ambulances
The Washington County Division of Emergency Services recently added three new ambulances to its fleet. The new units will serve the county and can be used as reserve ambulances by the volunteer emergency medical services (EMS) corporations when needed. The new units, 2024 Ford F-550 (four-wheel drive) Horton ambulances, represent a significant upgrade in...
Washington County Arts Council's new executive director is Nicole Abuhamada
The Board of Directors of the Washington County Arts Council has named Nicole Abuhamada as the new executive director. Abuhamada is an interdisciplinary artist and has worked as a gallery manager for Doug Zaruba in downtown Hagerstown and as a creative arts program manager for MADE by Itineris in Baltimore. Abuhamada has ideas for...
Washington County accepting applications for Building Code Board of Appeals members
The Washington County Commissioners are accepting applications for vacancies on the Building Code Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals has the responsibility to hear and decide appeals to orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Code Official. The board is looking for five voting members who are qualified by experience and/or training...
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