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Springettsbury Township man dies in Route 30 crash in western York County: police
One person has died after a vehicle crash outside of Abbottstown on Route 30 Monday evening, according to the York County Coroner's office. Northern York County Regional Police say 53-year-old Michael Kenemore of Springettsbury Township was killed in the crash. ...
Connoisseur Sells Frederick To Local Daily Media
• Connoisseur Media announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Frederick, MD radio stations — WFRE (99.9 Free Country) and WFMD-AM (930 Free Talk) to Local Daily Media of Williamsburg, VA. Jeff Warshaw, CEO of Connoisseur, said, “While it’s difficult for us to part with our Frederick...
Governor Shapiro visits Shippensburg University, touts education reform
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Shippensburg University Tuesday morning to tout newly approved educational reforms in Pennsylvania, which many have called a blueprint for the rest of the country. The 2024-25 state budget, which Shapiro signed into law last week and ceremonially signed Tuesday, increases funding for universities within the...
Boonsboro, Funkstown, Smithsburg benefit as county allocates remaining ARPA money
Boonsboro, Funkstown and Smithsburg will benefit from the county's remaining, unallocated, American Rescue Plan funds. The Washington County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to divide $648,592 of the money the county received as a result of the American Rescue Plan Act between capital projects in these municipalities, except for $11,592 the county will retain to...
Pipe work to close section of Annandale Road
The replacement of a pipe will close a section of Annandale Road near Emmitsburg for about three weeks. The road will be closed from Hampton Valley Road to the house at 17247 Annandale Road beginning Aug. 5, according to a press release from the county. The closure will allow the county’s Department of Highway Operations to replace a pipe to help reduce flooding in the area. — Ryan Marshall ...
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...
Connoisseur Media Says So Long To Maryland, Spinning Stations To Local Daily Media.
Connoisseur Media, which in the past has looked at big acquisitions, is instead moving in the other direction in Maryland. Connoisseur Media, which in the past has looked at big acquisitions, is instead moving in the other direction in Maryland. That is where it has struck a $4.275 million deal to sell its Frederick market stations to Local Daily Media.
Local Daily Media Acquires WFRE/WFMD
Connoisseur Media has agreed to sell Country 99.9 WFRE and News/Talk 930 WFMD Frederick MD to Williamsburg VA based Local Daily Media for $4.275 million. Previously known as Davis Media, Frederick will become the company’s third market after it recently walked away from its purchase of JAM Media Solutions seven stations in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Muscatine IA out of Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. The company owns Country “93.7 The Dude” WNTB and AAA “98.3 The Penguin” WUIN in Wilmington NC and AAA “92.3 The Tide” WTYD and “107.9 Cannon Country” WBQK in the Williamsburg VA area. The company also operates local news platforms in both markets.
Valencia confirmed to city Planning Commission seat
The appointment of a longtime Frederick resident and former business owner to the city’s Planning Commission was unanimously approved by the city’s aldermen last week. Natasha Valencia’s appointment was approved by a 3-0 vote at the aldermen’s meeting Thursday night. Alderwomen Donna Kuzemchak and Katie Nash were not present for the meeting. Valencia’s term on the commission will expire on ...
Gettysburg Area School District Implements Device-Free Learning Initiative
In a recent announcement, the Gettysburg Area School District declared its adoption of a new policy establishing a “device-free learning environment” aimed at enhancing student focus and well-being. This new rule took effect as of Sunday. Under this policy, elementary school students are required to store their electronic...
Frederick County Health Department: Groundhog Found At Taskers Chance Neighborhood Tests Positive For Rabies
Residents who may have come into contact with the groundhog are asked to call their health care provider. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Health Department says a groundhog found last week in the Taskers Chance neighborhood has tested positive for rabies. The groundhog turned up in a stormwater management pond near the Taskers Chance swimming pool along Bel Aire Lane. Animal Control Officers collected the groundhog on Thursday, July 18th at 9:00 PM after it attacked a dog earlier that evening.
Connoisseur Media Is Free Of Maryland With Dual Station Sale
Connoisseur Media has agreed to the sale of its two Frederick, MD radio stations to Williamsburg, VA’s Local Daily Media. Connoisseur will maintain control of Free Country 99.9 (WFRE) and 930 Free Talk (WFMD-AM) until FCC sale approval and closing. Local Daily Media operates four radio stations in Virginia’s...
Frederick’s Aldermen Receive Update On Downtown Hotel & Conference Center
Construction is expected to begin next year. Frederick, Md (KM) It looks like there will be some movement on the proposed downtown Frederick hotel and conference center. A briefing on the project was presented on Wednesday to the Board of Aldermen. The facility will be located along South Carroll Street...
Ed Corporal agrees to deal to coach Frederick Flying Cows again
Ed Corporal, who has coached in The Basketball League since 2019 and is the winningest coach in TBL history, has agreed to a two-year contract to coach the Frederick Flying Cows again, both sides announced Monday. In the franchise’s debut this past spring, Corporal guided Frederick to a 20-6 record and the Atlantic Northeast Division championship. The Kansas City, Kansas, native pledged to ...
Wrestler Aaron Brooks trying to stay even-keeled at Olympics
Hagerstown wrestler Aaron Brooks is set to fulfill a lifelong dream, competing on the biggest stage imaginable against the best in the world in Paris. There are significant medals at stake: gold, silver and bronze. These are the Olympic Games, where legends are born. Brooks, a 2018 North Hagerstown graduate,...
Former Franklin County nurse charged in connection with Chambersburg patient's death
A nurse faces charges in connection with the death of a patient at a Franklin County hospital, months after a syringe was found hidden in the deceased person's hospital bed. Sara Rae Miller, 32, is charged with three misdemeanor counts of providing false or fraudulent material information for allegedly failing to document that she administered a "substance" to the patient, who died soon afterward, according to court documents filed by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General.
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