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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...
Washington County launches semiquincentennial logo, webpage and social media accounts
The Washington County 250th Planning Committee has launched its semiquincentennial logo, webpage and social media accounts, marking the beginning of a grand celebration under the theme, "United in History, Together in Progress." Washington County is celebrating the 250th anniversary of both the county and the country. The new webpage and social media accounts will...
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...
Hagerstown native receives promotion aboard USS Boxer
A native of Hagerstown was recently promoted while serving the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Boxer. Lt. Erik Stupelman, a 2012 graduate of Clear Spring High School who also graduated from Hagerstown Community College in 2014 and Liberty University in 2016, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant aboard USS Boxer after four years of dedicated service. ...
Broadway honors Hagerstown community theatre leader
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The head of a community theatre program in Hagerstown is headed to Broadway this weekend to be honored for his work with young performers. Robbie Soto has been coaching talented kids on stage for the past decade. He will be saluted for enriching the community through innovative theatrical productions […]
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...
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 […]
Power line project would cut through Baltimore region’s preserved land, farms
Central Maryland residents in growing numbers are vowing to stop a proposed upgrade to the region’s energy grid involving a 500,000-volt overhead transmission line that would cut across farms, parks, neighborhoods, wetlands and forests in three counties. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project would carve a 70-mile path through largely rural areas of Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick ...
Paranormal Investigator brings exhibit to Shepherdstown
SHEPHERDSTOWN – Over the weekend, paranormal investigator Brian Cano brought a mobile exhibit to Shepherdstown, offering visitors a crash course in the history of paranormal investigation and even bringing local residents on ghost hunts at Shepherd University. The exhibit was set up in the War Memorial Building from Friday...
Washington County nonprofit delivers wholesome summer fun for youth
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Girls Inc. of Washington County is opening its doors to young women with fun summer learning experiences they might otherwise not have had. For 75 years the nonprofit has followed the motto: Strong. Smart. Bold. Girls Inc. is part of a national nonprofit organization. It provides STEM […]
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...
Franklin County deed transfers: June 9-15, 2024
CHAMBERSBURG - The following deed transfers, for June 9-15, 2024, are public record in the Franklin County Registers and Recorders office. Harry Way to Kristin Bard, Blanchard Avenue, Chambersburg, $135,000. Buy Sell Now Pa. LP to Valibabu Salad, Jackson Avenue, Washington Township, $250,000. Kriss Black to Josiah Lakjer, Path Valley...
Black health survey launches in Frederick County
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Black Health Equity Coalition is asking the Black community to participate in a health survey – and this year, the coalition received a grant to help fix problems mentioned by participants. Dr. Denis Rollins is the Executive Director for the Black Health Equity Coalition. She said in […]
‘Born of Rebellion’: Traveling exhibit makes a stop at Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education
SHEPHERDSTOWN — A new, traveling exhibit created by the West Virginia Humanities Council (WVHC), “Born of Rebellion: West Virginia Statehood and the Civil War,” has made its most recent stop in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education. The exhibit opened in the center’s...
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