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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...
Lottery player in shock over big win calls his daughter, then locks ticket in safe
On his way home from work one day, a Maryland man made a stop that changed everything. The man, a packaging official living in Frederick County, left work and walked into Mountain View Convenience & Food Mart in Thurmont, according to a July 25 news release from the Maryland Lottery.
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 former Army installation on South Mountain.
Jefferson Ruritan Carnival
The annual Jefferson Ruritan Carnival will be held from July 22 to 27. Saturday night food platters include fried chicken and fried shrimp, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20/adults, $10/child (6-12), free for 5 and under. Brushfire Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Schachle's sacrifice fly gives Pirates walk-off win to even SPL semifinal series
Cashtown’s Chris Schachle had seen six pitches from Littlestown’s Calvin Benevento with the game hanging in the balance. In a full count, Schachle got a ball that he could handle and hit a long way to center field where it was caught by Dodger center fielder Ben Stevens. The ball was easily deep enough for pinch runner Colby Hahn to race home from third with the winning run in the Pirates’ 2-1 victory in Game 2 of the teams’ best-of-5 South Penn League semifinal series on Thursday evening at the Cashtown Community Fire Department.
William Shakespeare's Richard II
The Frederick Shakespeare Festival and Unstrung Harpist Productions Present the Festival’s First History Play, the timely "Richard II." Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown. Heavier Still is the Weight of Betrayal. Unstrung Harpist Productions and the Frederick Shakespeare Festival are thrilled to announce the upcoming production of...
Jury finds Westminster man guilty of fentanyl possession
A 53-year-old Westminster man has been found guilty of possessing and intending to distribute cocaine and fentanyl, according to a Thursday news release from the Office of the Carroll County State’s Attorney. Darren Jackson was found guilty following a three-day jury trial in Carroll County Circuit Court. He will...
ATV driver police say attacked Trump supporter in U.P. identified
The man police in Hancock said was responsible for a series of politically motivated crimes last week and later died by suicide had no known contacts with law enforcement, according to the Police Department. Chief Tami Sleeman identified the man Thursday as Joshua Kemppainen, 22, of Quincy Township. An update...
Gettysburg Foundry site to have hazardous material removed, new sewer installed as part of $2.4 million state rehab project
The site will be redeveloped and prepared for a future employer to set up a business and hire workers. “The Commonwealth is taking steps to make properties like the Gettysburg Foundry site viable and attractive to potential employers,” Mastriano said. “The goal is to get the Gettysburg Foundry site ready so an employer can acquire it, start a new business and staff it with local workers from the community.”
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. ...
Habanero Tacos and Grill brings classic Mexican food with a twist to Frederick
The owner of Habanero Tacos and Grill said he wants to serve his customers a little bit of everything. His restaurant — and favorite dish there — reflect that wish. Jamie Hernandez del Cied and his brother-in-law, Osmar Rosa, opened their Mexican restaurant on South Jefferson Street in 2022. The restaurant offers a wide selection of Mexican food as well as dishes from other cultures. Besides ...
Deacon Franklin “Frank” K. Hung
Deacon Franklin K. Hung, 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 16, 2024, in Frederick, Maryland. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. Love was the hallmark of Deacon Frank’s life— love for our Lord and His Church and love for others.
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 […]
Chambersburg Athletic Hall of Fame Launches Fundraising Campaign for Inaugural Induction
Photos and information obtained from Chambersburg Area Sports Boosters. The newly formed Chambersburg Athletic Hall of Fame (HOF) is calling on the community to support their inaugural induction ceremony with a robust fundraising campaign. Chaired by Corey Dayley, the HOF aims to celebrate the legacies of notable athletes from the region.
SU’s Janelle Kingsboro named ITA Scholar Athlete, Women’s Tennis named All-Academic Team
Shippensburg University Women’s Tennis freshman Janelle Kingsboro, from Lancaster, Pa., was named a 2024 Division II Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar Athlete. The university’s Women’s Tennis team also earned the 2024 Division II Women’s ITA All-Academic Team award. To qualify as an ITA Scholar-Athlete,...
Deal Digest: Connoisseur Media Sells In Frederick.
Frederick, MD — Local Daily Media has filed a $4.275 million deal to buy “Free Country 99.9” WFRE and “Free Talk 930” WFMD from Connoisseur Media. Local Daily Media already owns four stations in Virginia and North Carolina, as well as the online newspapers Williamsburg-Yorktown Daily and Port City Daily, and the local e-commerce platform 30 Off Local. Once the sale closes, Connoisseur Media will still own stations in two markets in the New York suburbs of Long Island, NY and Danbury, CT.
📚Longtime bookstore finds new owners
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YMCA camp counselor mentors, educates kids about HBCU experience
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — For many kids growing up in a rural area like Hagerstown, the knowledge of HBCU is low or even nonexistent. That’s why YMCA counselor Asia Warren has taken it upon herself to educate the youth about all their options when it comes to higher education. “If you don’t grow […]
Investment in Hagerstown properties driving housing, commercial revival
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The City of Hagerstown is celebrating a new development downtown, which could signal a revival for some properties. Over the past four years, more than $1 billion has been invested in residential and commercial development in Hagerstown. Emily Conrad, who works for the city, said she sees incentives driving […]
Men's Basketball MAAC Schedule Released
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 25, 2024) – Mount St. Mary's men's basketball received its slate of 20 conference games for the 2024-25 season, in conjunction with the release of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) schedule on Thursday. The list of opponents and dates is available on the Mount's website.
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