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Washington County Preserves 267-Acre Farm in Sharpsburg
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 22, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on August 16, 2024, a 267.138-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County. The easement was procured through a Rural Legacy Program (RLP) easement...
100 years ago, Sharpsburg was invaded again — by 3,200 Marines and 100,000 spectators
It's been 162 years since the tranquil farmlands around Sharpsburg were invaded by two massive armies in a battle that had national and international consequences. But did you know there was another military exercise on the site of the Battle of Antietam in 1924? It was the year a force of U.S. Marines invaded...
Hagerstown invites you to its End of Summer Block Party
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Hagerstown is having an End of Summer Block Party Friday and you’re invited. The festivities will be held on South Potomac Street starting at 5 p.m. and will feature lots of kid and family-friendly activities. Attendees can take part in a hot dog eating contest, dog show, a live […]
Two women up for Shepherdstown seat on Jefferson County Commission
SHEPHERDSTOWN — During the General Election this November, two local women will be vying for the Shepherdstown Magisterial District seat on the Jefferson County Commission (JCC). Cara Keys (R) and Carrie Blessing (D) are both well known to the Shepherdstown community, as presidents of the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown...
Asian American Center awarded $3.9M to expand apprenticeship programs
The Asian American Center of Frederick was one of several Maryland organizations to get money from the U.S. Department of Labor for new apprenticeship opportunities for underrepresented communities. AACF, a nonprofit community organization, was awarded nearly $4 million to establish more registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship programs for immigrants, according to a news release from ...
Upcoming meetings and reunions in the Hagerstown area
AUG. 24, reservation deadline The 60th class reunion of the North Hagerstown High School class of 1964 will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hotel 620, 1718 Underpass Way, Hagerstown (the former Ramada behind Hagerstown Ford). Buffet lunch/dinner. $35 per person. For more information, contact Karen Baker Rudisill at 301-363-5066 or drudytoot@gmail.com, or Susan Tritch Hawbaker at 717-375-5517 or hawbakerst@gmail.com. Deadline for reservations is Saturday, Aug. 24. ...
Jefferson Co. BOE votes down lease to build park near new Shepherdstown Elementary School
CHARLES TOWN — The Jefferson County Board of Education on Aug. 12 voted down plans to lease land to Jefferson County Parks and Recreation for a new public park by the new Shepherdstown Elementary School building, with plans to continue the discussion in the future. For several years, Jefferson...
Officials warn drivers to be mindful of stopped school buses
BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. (DC News Now) — With Berkeley County Schools back in session this week, buses are out and about transporting children. That means being extra vigilant about stop signs when loading and unloading children. School transportation officials warn that failure to yield to a school bus stop sign may lead to fines, suspension […]
Blue Lot Bourbon, a Celebration of West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — We are just days away from one of the biggest, most anticipated home games for the West Virginia Mountaineers. A wild atmosphere is expected for the game, but perhaps the rowdiest part of the day will happen in the parking lot right outside the stadium.
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