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Tigar reflects on the challenges, joys of role in ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’
SHEPHERDSTOWN — When seasoned actor Kenneth Tigar heard that a memoir on the Holocaust was being turned into a one-man stage play by one of his favorite modern playwrights, Mark St. Germain, he knew he wanted to be in the production. Part of the reason for this was his...
Brett Teach Leads Columbus United FC to Conference, Regional Titles; Eyes NPSL Championship
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 25, 2024) – First-year Mount St. Mary's head coach Brett Teach spent the summer coaching Columbus United FC and has ignited the team in their inaugural season to a semifinals appearance in the National Premier Soccer League. The team takes on FC Motown at 7 p.m....
CROOKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD TRIP DAY 3 PICTURES
The Crookston Middle School students, teachers, and chaperones wrapped up the tour of Washington D.C. before heading to Gettysburg to take in some more history. Pictures from the third day of the trip are below. 1 of 29.
Obituary: Martin Strull
Martin Strull, age 84, of Myersville, Maryland and Silverthorne, CO passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s on June 25, 2024. Marty was born in Brooklyn (Bensonhurst), NY to Dorothy (Macklinsky) and Mitchell Strulowitz. He is survived by his loving wife Carol (Mendelsohn) Barrons, loving sister Phyllis (Harold) Redler, daughter Marcia (Jim) Gardiner, sons Joseph (Michelle), Jason (Karen), Randy (Terry), Brian (Angelise), step-daughter Rachel (Jacques) Gagne and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother Philip (Adrienne) and sisters Maxine (Arnie) Henkin and Joyce (Donald) Chernoff.
Steven Dale Waller
Steven Dale Waller, 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Canter-bury Nursing Home in Shepherdstown, WV. Born March 6, 1954, he was the son of the late Donald Leon Waller and Helen Laverne (Love) Waller. Steven was a utility worker with Corning Glass. He is also a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
BISFA student films selected for All-American High School Film Festival
Seven student films from Barbara Ingram School for the Arts' photo and cinema department have been selected for the All-American High School Film Festival this fall in New York. The films were selected from more than 2,500 submissions from 50 states and more than 40 countries. Two of the films were from the school’s...
When so many efforts to redevelop Fort Ritchie failed, why is the Ritchie Revival working?
CASCADE — If you haven't gone up the mountain to Fort Ritchie lately, you might try heading up there on a weekend. Since we last checked in on Ritchie's redevelopment, more new businesses have opened, the "finger buildings" have been transformed and the warm weather has brought outdoors enthusiasts in droves to the...
Dale Clifford Wood, 87, of Madrid
MADRID, New York (WWNY) - Dale Clifford Wood, 87, of Littlestown, PA passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Gettysburg Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Dale was born December 10, 1936 in Lisbon, New York. Dale was the son of the late Clifford & Beaulah (Lalone) Wood. He was the husband of late wife, Phyllis Elizabeth Wood. They were married for 50 years. Dale graduated from Lisbon Central High School in New York and was known to be an excellent basketball player. Following high school, Dale enlisted in the Navy wherein he was stationed at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Following the Navy, Dale worked as a Computer Analyst for NSA in Ft. Meade for 36 years before retiring. Surviving were his two sons, Joshua Wood of Woodbine, Maryland & Timothy Crosbie of Westminster, Maryland; (Joshua had since passed away the same day in the afternoon.) Dale is survived by his six grandchildren, Jennifer Wood, Christina Morgan, Nathan Crosbie, Sheri Mandella, Holly Wood & Joshua Wood and his 10 great grandchildren. Dale was predeceased by his son Steven Crosbie, infant daughter Jennifer Lynn Wood, sister Pauline Delair & brother Bruce Wood. Dale was loved and admired by many. Dale enjoyed antiquing with his late wife and had a passion for collecting beer steins. Dale also really enjoyed traveling all over the United States with his late wife to see US Figure Skating Championships. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 5:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M. at Little’s Funeral Home, Littlestown. There will also be another Viewing on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Phillips Memorial Home in Madrid, New York. A Graveside Service will follow at the Madrid Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials in Dale’s name may be sent to Adams County SPCA; 11 Goldenville Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325. Online condolence and memories of Dale may be shared by visiting www.PhillipsMemorial.com.
Name of suspect in politically motivated Hancock crimes released
HANCOCK, MI— Hancock City Police have released the name of the suspect who ran over an 80-year-old man with an ATV and later killed himself. Joshua Kemppainen, 22, of Quincy Township was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Monday at his residence. He had told police he was to blame for vandalizing cars that had stickers supporting Donald Trump or law enforcement. Kemppainen also admitted to running over the elderly Hancock man, who was replacing a Trump sign in his yard.
CPD Roundup: Man arrested for allegedly huffing canned air in Big Lots, stealing items
23 July 2024- On 07/09/24 the Chambersburg Police Department was dispatched to the Giant located at 993 Wayne Ave for retail theft. The investigation revealed that there were three individuals involved in the theft. CPD is attempting to identify the pictured individuals. If anyone has information regarding the theft or...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
Gettysburg School District To Go Device-Free Starting Next School Year
GETTYSBURG, (KCCR) — The Gettysburg School District is one of a growing number of districts across the state and country to clamp down on access to smartphones and devices by students during the school day. Superintendent Amber Mikkelsen says the decision to make Gettysburg a device-free school started about a year ago…
Developers break ground on affordable housing project on East Patrick Street
A developer has broken ground on a new affordable-housing development on East Patrick Street. The development, called Overlook East, will include 85 units across three buildings and have capacity for more than 300 people. Scheduled to open in late 2025, it is meant to serve people and families making up to 60% of the area median income. Two of the buildings will be new. The third is a historic ...
Hagerstown man charged in recent double shooting that left one dead
Hagerstown Police have arrested one of two suspects in last Thursday's fatal shooting near downtown Hagerstown, according to court documents. Brandon Lamont Hinton Jr., 24, is facing numerous charges including first-degree murder for the death of Rusty Mark Edwards, 49, according to charging documents filed in Washington County District Court. Edwards would have turned 50 on Saturday. ...
Frederick man recovering in hospital after being trapped in burning home
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — A Frederick County man is recovering in a hospital after a fire broke out at his home. “I was freaked out because I was scared for my dad,” Candace Sier recounted. Sier said her father, Brett Russ, was pulled out of his burning home last week. “I had no […]
Jefferson High School Student Receives National Honor
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced Jefferson High School student Abner Contreras has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Co-founder and President James W. Lewis.
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