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Franklin County Man Indicted for Threatening Government Officials
A federal grand jury has indicted Richard Little, 49, of Franklin County, on charges of making threats against a state senator, a county commissioner, and a former coworker. The indictment follows a series of disturbing posts and videos shared by Little on social media platforms, including threats of violence. The...
Update: Search for missing teen in Franklin County 'deactivated'
WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Update: Washington Township Police say the search has been "deactivated." No further details were available. Police in Franklin County are searching for a missing teen. Carter Statler, 13, was last seen at about 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to Washington Township Police. He is about 5...
Experience the magic at Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend
There will be magic on Main Street during Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3. “Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend started as a way to bring people downtown to see and support our awesome businesses and celebrate people’s love of magic and Harry Potter books and movies,” said Bill Kohler, director of economic development for Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc.
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...
Greencastle couple allegedly use deceased father’s EBT card, wrack up thousands in illegal charges
25 July 2024- A multi-month investigation conducted by the Pennsylvania Office of the State Inspector General has seen multiple felonies being filed against a Greencastle couple for theft and benefit fraud. Danny Reymundo Centeno and Terria Ann Nicole Reedy have both been charged with two felony counts of access device fraud, with Reedy also being charged with misdemeanor theft of movable property and an additional charge of access device fraud. Both Reedy and Centeno have been issued summonses.
Reston Woman, 26, Killed By Car On Leesburg Pike Was 'Hard Worker With Great Dreams'
Support is on the rise for the family of a 26-year-old Reston woman struck and killed by a vehicle on Leesburg Pike earlier this month.Giomarie Davila-Ocasio walked into the westbound lanes of the roadway when she was struck by a 2016 Ford Explorer around 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 in Great Fal…
Three headless deer lead to dozens of charges in Pennsylvania
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple dead deer — three with their heads allegedly cut off — led to charges for three men in Bedford, game commission officials said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission charged Kai Bardell, 22, Edward Ilgenfritz, 27, and Harlan Group, 21, with a slew of charges relating to the illegal hunting of deer […]
Michigan man who confessed to ATV attack identified; victim, 80, released from hospital
The 22-year-old Upper Peninsula man who apparently committed suicide Monday after confessing to running over an 80-year-old man putting a Trump sign up in his yard has been identified by Hancock police as Joshua Kemppainen, of Quincy Township. Police say Kemppainen, who previously had no run-ins with law enforcement, died Monday from...
Football scandal triggers wave of school hires, abrupt removal of security chief
This past December, Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria posted an ad for a new head football coach. On Feb. 12, Darryl Overton, a championship football coach from across county lines at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, took the position, bringing with him an estimated 30-plus football players transferring to Hayfield from Freedom and at least three other area schools.
WAYNESBORO TRACTOR SUPPLY STORE TO HOST PET TREAT TASTING EVENT
Tractor Supply Company is hosting a pet treat tasting event here in Waynesboro. Planned for Aug. 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., this event will give pets the chance to sample a variety of pet treats available at Tractor Supply Company. “At Tractor Supply, we believe in giving...
VIDEO: Suspect sets his neighbor's apartment door on fire in DC
WASHINGTON - D.C. Fire and EMS are investigating a suspect for arson after he set a neighbor's apartment door on fire in Northeast. According to D.C. police, a man has been charged with threatening neighbors with a knife. That same man is under investigation for setting his neighbor's door on fire in an apartment building in Northeast.
Formerly Homeless D.C. Residents Become Certified Case Managers
Nearly 40 people completed the Peer Case Management Institute with a ceremony at Howard University (HU) School of Social Work. For several weeks, they took college-level coursework and worked at a local homeless services provider. The post Formerly Homeless D.C. Residents Become Certified Case Managers appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Largest High School in Maryland Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Seneca Valley High School in Germantown recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a block party. MCPS shared that the event consisted of “fun, games, and community support.”. The school, which now has the distinction of being the largest high school in the state (in square foootage), opened in 1974...
StoryWalk Sunday on August 11
Area families are invited to join a walk along the story trail on Sunday, August 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area, hosted by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute. Kids join a guided walk and activities along the story trail as they read a...
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