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Danny Dietrich leads Pa. Speedweek point standings at the halfway mark of the series
Danny Dietrich of Gettysburg, on the strength of his two victories, leads the Pa. Speedweek point standings at the halfway mark of the series. Dietrich (614 points) scored victories in the series opener at Williams Grove last Friday and followed that up with a Sunday night win at BAPS Speedway.
Incoming Town Recorder, Town Council members sworn into office
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The new Town Council members and Town Recorder of the Corporation of Shepherdstown were sworn into office at Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. While the moment marked the end of an era, with the replacement of some longstanding Town Council members and a mayor of 20 years, the excitement for this new phase in leadership was palpable. Not one seat was left empty in the seats set up for audience members in the council room.
Security Fire Department holds pancake breakfast to benefit Hanover Fire department
SECURITY, Colo. (KRDO) - A yearly tradition that helps raise money for the Security Fire Department volunteers will benefit the Hanover Fire Department after a fire nearly burnt down two of the engine bays for the main fire station in the district. "The fire service is a very small-knit family...
Repeat Pa. sex offender gets 25-year minimum state prison term
A Shippensburg-area man has drawn a relatively rare 25-year minimum state prison sentence for a second conviction on sex crimes that trigger registration on Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law registry. Cumberland County prosecutors had warned Michael Lee McBeth, 51, of Shippensburg, they would seek the mandatory minimum if McBeth was...
The word ‘Kansas’ smells like copper: A play tries to capture synesthesia
Theater can flood the senses, dousing us in sights, sounds, vibrations — and maybe a whiff of Chanel No. 5 from a perfume fancier in a nearby seat. But how does a play evoke synesthesia, a phenomenon in which the senses entwine in atypical ways, allowing for perceptions like smelling sounds or tasting colors?
Trinity Episcopal Church finds new ways to embrace local community
SHEPHERDSTOWN — After its first leadership change in 40 years in February, following the retirement of its rector, G.T. Schramm, Trinity Episcopal Church has been looking for new ways to integrate itself into the fabric of the Shepherdstown community. Evidence of this could be found during Street Fest on...
Crowds flock to Street Fest, in spite of hot temperatures and stormy forecasts
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Saturday’s weather report was not looking promising, with temperatures in the 90s and thunderstorms called for later in the day. But that did nothing to deter crowds from flooding the streets of downtown Shepherdstown for Street Fest. According to Street Fest organizer John Meeker, this heavy...
Citizen Survey Underway In The City Of Frederick
Officials want to know residents’ opinions on policy priorities. Frederick, Md (KM) It’s a chance for Frederick city residents to let local officials know what they think. A survey on policy priorities for fiscal year 2024 and 2025 has been posted on the city’s website, and will remain up through July 31st, 2024.
McDaniel graduate alum selected as Carroll County Teacher of the Year
McDaniel graduate alum Brian Thompson M.S. ’15 is the Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) Teacher of the Year for 2024-25. He is one of 24 outstanding teachers — representing the 24 school systems in Maryland — selected for the honor, and he is eligible to be selected as the 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year.
ABDO-men return for Granville Fourth of July parade tradition
While visiting his brother-in-law in Frederick, Maryland, Greg Dixon was killing time. Dixon and his wife, Megan, accompanied by friends Jeff and Vicki Lammers, milled about in a multi-floor antique shop cluttered with dust-covered junk-treasure and antiques. Dixon’s fingers fluttered through a long, skinny box of postcards one at a...
Farmers Testified On Bill To Regulate Agritourism Businesses In Frederick County
The Council heard a presentation on the legislation Tuesday night. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Council heard from farmers on Tuesday night regarding a bill which would regulate agritourism in the county. The legislation followed recommendations from an Agritourism Workgroup put together last year by County Executive Jessica Fitzwater...
Lightning Strikes at Fireworks Celebration, Prompting Quick Action at Sam Michaels Park
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — When lightning in the area cleared the AMP at Sam Michaels Park in Harpers Ferry ahead of the much-anticipated annual Independence Day fireworks spectacular Saturday, it took some quick action by first responders and a heavy dose of cooperation from the four thousand folks. assembled...
Activities Planned For Monocacy National Battlefield This Weekend
It’s the 160th anniversary of that Civil War conflict. Frederick, Md (KM) The 160th anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy is coming up, and there will be several activities to commemorate this event at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center at 5201 Urbana Pike, and the Thomas Farm at 4235 Baker Valley Road. They will take from Friday, July 5th to Sunday, July 7th.
Haunted Gettysburg (Part 3) | The Creepy Side of America
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — In this third and final installment of The Creepy Side of America: Haunted Gettysburg Miniseries, hosts Dan Kosloski and Kerry Kearns dive into the eerie tales of Gettysburg, often heralded as the most haunted small town in America. With 51,000 casualties in just three days, Gettysburg...
Police in Adams County seek man accused of raping child
A man is wanted in Adams County for allegedly raping a child he knew. Police are looking for Warren Schelhaus, 40. According to charging documents, the rape happened in a Gettysburg home between 2014 and 2016. The child was between 5 and 7 years old at the time. Schelhaus is...
Franklin County borough mayor enacts burn ban for next 3 weeks
A burn ban is in effect for Chambersburg until late July, according to a release from Mayor Kenneth Hock and the Chambersburg Police Department. The burn ban, which is in effect until July 22, came at the recommendation of Chambersburg fire chief and EMS director Dustin Ulrich due to “drier than normal temperatures” and a lack of rain in the forecast, the police report said.
Walkersville Carnival 2024
* Great Food * Rides, Fun & Games for the Entire Family *. Fri. July 5: * Gigantic Fireworks Display 10pm Sponsored By: TriState Home Services * The Feehan Brothers Band. Sat. July 6: • Bootleg Band • Rides Special - One Ticket Per Ride (Students Only) *FEATURED...
Tracy L. Simmons
Tracy L. Simmons Tracy Lynn Simmons, 57, born on March 3, 1967 at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney MD; known to many as 'Black Sheep' of Hedgesville, passed away peacefully at Berkeley Springs Care Center on June 27, 2024. Raised by his grandparents Paul R. Simmons Sr. And Mary Frances; preceded in death by Paul. R Simmons Jr. his father. He leaves behind his son, Reginald Lee Lynn Simmons (26) of Hedgesville, Emmy Fitzwater-Falcon (26) of Bunker Hill who he considered his daughter and his girlfriend Kristy Ferguson of 11 years, of Hedgesville, along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends he considered family. He was a hard working kind, caring and compassionate man who will be missed by many. This is a see you later because we know it is not goodbye. There will be no services at this time.
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