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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...
Auditor: State Prosecutor ran afoul of procurement laws
The Office of State Prosecutor failed to use a competitive bid process to purchase the system. State auditors said the agency also failed to provide a written justification for using a sole source contract when it spent more than $131,000 on the system between 2020 and 2023. The post Auditor: State Prosecutor ran afoul of procurement laws appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Comptroller updates cannabis tax report after finding clerical error
The Office of the Comptroller has updated a quarterly report on cannabis taxes after identifying a clerical error. The post Comptroller updates cannabis tax report after finding clerical error appeared first on Maryland Matters.
New bill could make outdoor dining permanent in Pa.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — On a busy day in downtown Gettysburg, visitors enjoyed the warm weather and some good food outdoors. Businesses are capitalizing on the pleasant atmosphere with more outside options. "Outdoor dining is vital for a lot of restaurants," said Peter Bales, general manager of The Upper Crust.
Five-Day Textile Arts Summer Camp begins July 29
Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute is hosting a new 5-day summer camp on Monday to Friday, July 29–Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Textile Arts Camp at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro, Pa. is open to kids completing grades grade 3 through age 17.
Central Pennsylvania Gears Up for Independence Day Celebrations
Central Pennsylvania is set to host a series of vibrant Independence Day celebrations across various townships and counties, with an array of firework shows, parades, and events lined up to mark the 4th of July. In Adams County, the Carroll Valley Borough near Carroll Commons will come alive on Thursday,...
Frederick, Md., man found guilty in murder of Hagerstown man after accomplice testifies
A Washington County jury recently found a Frederick, Md., man guilty in the St. Patrick's Day 2022 shooting death of Hagerstown resident Jermaine Reed II in Hagerstown's West End. The weeklong trial included testimony on Thursday, June 27, from a co-defendant in the case who supplied Hagerstown Police with information...
Faculty, Students Win Awards at Criminal Justice Conference
Galloway, N.J. – Faculty and students recently attended the annual Northeastern Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (NEACJS) Conference in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where several presented research and also won significant awards. From left to right, Criminal Justice master’s student Blake Cronin; Christine Tartaro, distinguished professor of Criminal Justice; and recent...
Do you remember when Hollywood came to Gettysburg?
More than 30 years ago, Gettysburg was abuzz with the filming of the miniseries "Gettysburg." Stars Martin Sheen, Sam Elliot, Jeff Daniels, Tom Berenger and others descended on the town to shoot the TNT original, which also had a limited theatrical release. We dug into the WGAL archives and found...
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.
Franklin County Literacy Council Seeks Volunteer Tutors Throughout the County
The Franklin County Literacy Council, established in 1985, is actively seeking volunteers to serve as tutors across the county. The council’s service area encompasses Chambersburg, Fort Loudon, Greencastle, Mercersburg, Shippensburg, and Waynesboro. Residents of these areas who have obtained a high school diploma and are interested in giving back...
Littlestown residents angry over water and sewer rate hike
LITTLESTOWN, Pa. — Water and sewer customers in Littlestown, Adams County, are upset over their latest utility bills. They're complaining about a new rate increase that will raise their bills by at least $30 every quarter. It may be a lot higher depending on how much water is used.
Hagerstown's newest Little League is Maryland's District 1 10-12 champion
MAUGANSVILLE -- The newest Little League in Washington County won the 2024 Maryland District 1 10-12 Baseball championship on Tuesday. Trey Keatts had two hits and two RBIs, and Maddex Murray and Jaxon Shanholtz also had two hits as Hub City scored seven runs in the third inning and five in the fifth to defeat Halfway National 15-11 and win the title with a 3-0 record.
Banana Republic to Close Montgomery Mall Location
Banana Republic will close its Montgomery Mall location at 7101 Democracy Blvd Suite 2054 on July 17th, according to a representative from the store. Banana Republic has a factory store location at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets that will remain open. The clothing retailer is owned by Gap, which will remain at the mall through its Gap and Gap Kids stores in the upper level by Nordstrom.
Adams County woman taken for over $16,000 by alleged 'sheriff's office' scammers
Three individuals around the country were charged by Pennsylvania State Police after allegedly scamming an Adams County woman out of over $16,000 by impersonating the Franklin County Sheriff's office, according to court documents. Lewis Bodie, 65, of New York City, and Robert Lewis, 34, of East Chicago, Indiana, were charged...
Health center arrives at Maryland mall
Real estate operator PREIT has announced the latest tenant at its Valley Mall property: Meritus Health. The health clinic will bring 10,000 sq. ft. of physical therapy and sports medicine practices to the Hagerstown, Md. mall, and plans to add a family medicine clinic in 2025. The opening officially launches the Meritus Sports Medicine division – a practice for athletes of all ages to seek preventive care including sports physicals, injury care, concussion management, and joint/soft tissue therapy.
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