Falling Waters
LATEST NEWS
WATCH: Vehicle crashes into Chambersburg home, drives away
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A homeowner in Chambersburg was in for a shock Tuesday night when a vehicle struck their property. The incident was captured on a home surveillance camera. After crashing into the property's front porch, the car can be seen backing up and driving away. Nobody...
Virginia, Beware of Fake Missing Child Posts on Facebook
Have you seen alarming posts about missing children on local Facebook pages? If so, do the police a favor and report them. These types of posts are flooding feeds, and many are scams designed to prey on your sympathies. SCAM ALERT: Beware of Fake "Missing Child" Posts on Facebook. Yesterday...
Virginia man arrested after shooting 2 people, running woman over with his car
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A man is in custody in connection to a shooting early Wednesday morning that left two people injured. Investigators say the man also ran over a woman with his car before leaving the area. Just after 1 a.m., officers responded to the area of Ashby Drive...
Franklin County man indicted by federal grand jury for online threats against state senator, county commissioner
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A federal grand jury has indicted a Franklin County man for allegedly threatening several government officials, including a Pennsylvania state senator. Richard Little, 49, is accused of posting online threats against a Franklin County commissioner and a state senator, as well as a former coworker. The...
New apartments for adults with disabilities, families, older adults coming to Columbia
New multifamily housing is coming to Hickory Ridge in Columbia. Mission First Housing Group, in partnership with the Howard County Housing Commission and the Autism Society of Maryland, is set to start work on a 76-unit affordable apartment community for adults with disabilities, older adults and families in Columbia. The...
D.C. Housing Authority Employees Allege Hostile Work Environment Under New CFO
By May, Keith Pettigrew had been the director of the DC Housing Authority for six months. But, phew, it felt like six years. That’s coming from Pettigrew himself, according to a recording of a meeting he held in May with employees in DCHA’s Office of Financial Management to address some recent grousing.
Martinsburg to host American Legion State Tournament Thursday
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The best squads in West Virginia American Legion baseball will be in Martinsburg this weekend for the West Virginia State Legion Tournament. The eight-team field is populated by perennial powerhouses, programs on the rise, and a few Cinderella stories. “I think they’re confident and have overcome...
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Tim Cook excelled in running and coaching
Note: The Chambersburg Athletics Hall of Fame will induct its inaugural class of 11 athletes or coaches, plus one team, on Friday, Sept. 20 at halftime of the football game against State College. Stories about each inductee and the team will be published periodically before that date. Chambersburg Hall of...
Southern University’s Tyeler Hawkins Joins MLB Draft League With Frederick Keys
Southern University outfielder Tyeler Hawkins has signed a contract with the Frederick Keys of the MLB (Major League Baseball) Draft League. Hawkins will play his home games at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium based in Frederick, Maryland. Hawkins, a right fielder from Lexington, KY, finished his collegiate career as...
DMV Empanadas Opens Next Week
DMV Empanadas at 560 N. Frederick Ave. in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center has announced it will hold its soft opening on Monday, July 29. DMV Empanadas was previously located at 113 E Diamond Ave in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. The restaurant features over 25 flavors of empanadas, including bacon & cheese, cheeseburger, and Old Bay shrimp. According to an Instagram post, the restaurant will also servce Chicken Milanese, and Broaster Chicken, and Lomo Saltado.
Illegal immigrant facing 18 years in prison for homicide captured in Maryland
LAUREL, Md. (TND) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Colombian immigrant last month who illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and was living in Maryland, the agency announced on Monday. The 35-year-old was convicted of aggravated homicide in his home country, according to ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.