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Somerset County Baseball Old-Timers announce 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The 27th annual Somerset County Baseball Old-Timers Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Aug. 24, at the Stoystown American Legion Post 257. Festivities begin at noon. The hall of fame inductions and awards ceremony will be start at 2. Former players, coaches and supporters of Somerset County baseball are invited to attend the picnic...
Rising Seneca Valley Sophomore Moni Jinasena Wins Silver Medal in USA Karate Nationals
Manmitha Jinasena (Moni), a rising sophomore at Seneca Valley High School, represented Maryland and won a Silver medal for Kata at the USA Karate Nationals! Her journey began in Sri Lanka at just 8-years-old and she has dreams of joining the National team, MCPS recently shared. She is a student...
SUN: Left to ‘languish’: Jailed Marylanders in need of psychiatric treatment are waiting
Over the course of about a year, a 43-year-old Middle River man called police 62 times, often “rambling” or “speaking in nonsensical speech” about such things as the military infiltrating his home or his neighbors operating a sex trafficking ring involving the Baltimore Ravens. Police described...
Immigration policy in Maryland on FOX45 News In Depth
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Immigration policy is not just a southern border issue, it impacts Maryland, too. FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost goes In Depth to find out just how much. Prepare to explore important questions like how illegal migrants found guilty of crimes are tried differently based on where they live in Maryland? Should there be a statewide policy? Is that even legal?
ICE: Illegal Immigrant Hiding Out In Maryland Arrested By Federal Authorities
Officials from ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) team reported that they apprehended a 35-year-old fugitive last month in Lanham who was in the country illegally and wanted back home. The deportation officers from Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore conducted the operation. In September 2011, the Colombian faced an...
Farmers can apply now for drought assistance. Here's how to find the help
This summer has been extremely dry and hot, with little to no end in sight for the counties of Alleghany, Garrett, Washington and Frederick. Farmers are extremely worried about the D3 (extreme) drought conditions as indicated on the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM). A drought intensity level of D3 on the USDM means conditions are drier than 98% of past conditions resulting in devastating crop losses, pasture losses and water restrictions. ...
Neighborhood Aldi is Hiring – Apply online (Updated)
Aldi is now hiring for full-time and part-time positions at the new store that will be opening at 5300 South Dakota Avenue NE (at Kennedy Street NE) in fall 2024. New Aldi Store Hiring Poster (South Dakota Avenue NE) Individuals must apply online. Current opportunities posted on Aldi’s career site:...
At Franklin Park this weekend: “Kids World, a free two-day event designed for young children, teens, and families”
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), the place management organization that oversees 140 blocks of the downtown area, today announced the return of Kids World, a free two-day event designed for young children, teens, and families. On July 27 and July 28, Franklin Park and “I Street” will be completely transformed, hosting 30 immersive activations that promote literacy, performing arts, health and fitness, creativity, science, nature, entrepreneurship and more.
UPDATE: Identities released in fatal police-involved chase in Talbot Co.
TALBOT CO., Md. – The Independent Investigations Division has identified the decent and involved law enforcement officers in a fatal police-involved crash in Talbot County. The incident happened on Monday evening just after 7 p.m. 18-year-old Yemaya Wilson of Washington, D.C., was pronounced dead at the hospital following the...
Two rescued after car plunges off 75-foot embankment in Southeast D.C.
WASHINGTON (7News) — Early Friday morning, first responders pulled two people from a car that jumped over a railing and fell off a steep embankment in Southeast D.C., D.C. Fire and EMS Department (DC FEMS) officials confirmed this morning. Shortly after a call came in to DC emergency services...
Gary Courtney Stewart Wanted For Assaulting Woman In MD
An alert has been issued by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as they attempt to locate a wanted man from DC who allegedly assaulted a woman. Officers were called at around 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 to the 2300 block of Alava Court in Waldorf, where there was an assault investigation involving 50-year-old Gary Courtney Stewart, who was able to flee the area before they arrived.
BOE members insist there's no interest in closing two county schools, despite claims
Four incumbent Washington County Board of Education members insisted this week there is no interest in closing Hancock Middle Senior High School or Cascade Elementary School despite concerns raised by a county commissioner. During a meeting between the county commissioners and the Hancock Town Council on Tuesday evening, Commissioner Derek Harvey warned there...
Parts Of Catoctin Mountain Park To Close This Weekend
The National Park Service says it’s due to increased security. Catoctin Mountain Park visitor center (Photo from Catoctin Mt. Park’s website) Thurmont, Md (KM) Portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed this weekend due to security reasons. The National Park Service says the closure will begin on...
Maryland wrestler aims to be the greatest of all time
Aaron Brooks, a standout wrestler from Hagerstown, Maryland, is set to make his Olympic debut in Paris. According to this family, Brooks is likely the first Olympian ever from his hometown. Brooks, who recently won the prestigious Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top collegiate wrestler, has been chasing his dream...
WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett wants to smash a guitar over your head at the Frederick Keys ballpark
He’s one of the most decorated champions and promoters in professional wrestling history, launching entire companies behind the scenes, then strutting to the ring, talking trash and smashing guitars over opponents’ heads. “I’m looking for somebody who needs a guitar shot,” Jarrett told WTOP. “I’m looking forward to...
Hospice of Washington County values volunteer support for patients, staff
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The Kiwanis Club of Hagerstown paid special tribute Thursday to the many volunteers who devote time to the Hospice of Washington County. Being a meaningful volunteer can be as simple as just spending a few hours watching TV with a patient. When it comes to end-of-life care, it takes […]
Know Your Foe: Looking ahead to Texas A&M's football game vs. Bowling Green in 2024
To learn more about the Falcons, GigEm247 caught up with Bowling Green beat writer Michael Burwell of the Toledo Blade. For its fourth game of the 2024 season, Texas A&M football will host Bowling Green in Kyle Field on Sept. 21. That game is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. CDT and will air on ESPN+/SEC Network+.
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