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The Jonathan Hager House Museum, Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown, Maryland, just a short drive from Northern Virginia, is on the National Road (present day U.S. Route 40), and it is a major railroad hub. The city has one of the most beautiful city parks in the U.S. Like many cities and towns, it was named after someone. The city of Hagerstown is named after Jonathan Hager, a German immigrant, and you can visit his home today at the Jonathan Hager House Museum.
Washington County Sports Hall of Fame inducts four in 2024 class
The "Undisputed Queen of the JFK 50 Mile" took her rightful place in the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday evening. So did one of the county's most successful high school volleyball coaches, following in the footsteps of those who taught her the game. So did a beloved...
Maryland's Democratic convention delegates unanimously support Harris for president
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland's entire delegation to the 2024 Democratic National Convention announced Monday that it has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic nomination for president. The endorsement was announced in a news release Monday morning from the Maryland Democratic Party. Delegates will officially cast their votes at the convention, scheduled...
Letters to the editor: Take future of our planet seriously
Inflation, immigration and reproductive freedom are important issues that will weigh heavily on voters minds this fall. Somewhere lower on the list is the health and future of the planet Earth and its inhabitants. It's time to start calling climate change what it really is. Record world temperatures and the...
Maryland Service Year program concludes first year, accepting applications for year two
This week, Washington County resident Chris Keane attended his commencement. Not for high school, he’s already done that. Not for college, he’s yet to cross that milestone. But for something more novel, Maryland’s Service Year Option program, which started last year. The Herald-Mail covered the launch event for the program enacted in 2023 for recent high school graduates last October, recording the remarks of Keane, an inaugural year program participant, as he spoke about his early days...
Monterey Pass Battlefield Park and Museum in Franklin County
If you’re looking for information about visiting Monterey Pass Battlefield Park and Museum in Franklin County, you’re in the right place!. Located on 125 acres rich in both natural beauty and historical significance, Monterey Pass Battlefield Park and Museum preserves the site of Pennsylvania’s second-largest Civil War battle.
PennDOT Schedules Bridge Inspection on I-81 in Franklin County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled an inspection for the Interstate 81 bridge over Conococheague Creek, near Chambersburg, Franklin County. The inspection is set to take place this Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, weather permitting. The bridge inspection will occur...
Franklin County offers grants for opioid remediation projects, initiatives
On July 17, the Franklin County Commissioners announced that grants are available to support projects and initiatives to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic. Money for these grants, to be administered by Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol, comes from Franklin County’s allotment from two nationwide settlements with drug manufacturers and distributors.
Clear Springs gets new high-tech “Mesonet” weather station
22 July 2024- The Washington County Office of Emergency Management is pleased to announce the installation of a second Maryland Mesonet weather monitoring station in Clear Spring, joining the first station located in Keedysville. This expansion is part of a broader initiative to enhance emergency preparedness and public safety through the deployment of high-quality, closely-spaced weather monitoring systems across Maryland.
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