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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. Jumptown Band will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Armstead William McDonald
Armstead William McDonald III Armstead William McDonald III, “Turtle” or “Dove,” 63, of Ranson, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. Funeral service 11 am, Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Wainwright Baptist Church. Interment in Pleasant View Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour...
Cannabis company to double growing operations at Maryland facility
MariMed Inc. has expanded its presence in Maryland to prepare for an influx of business after dozens of new cannabis dispensaries come online. MariMed, operating as Kind Therapeutics, will double the amount of cannabis it grows at its 180,000-square-foot Hagerstown cannabis cultivation and production facility. The firm is adding 17,000 square feet of cultivation capacity inside the site, according to a document the firm submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"American Tattoo: from Outlaw to Mainstream" with Gerry LaFemina
This talk will look at the evolution of tattoos and tattoo art in the second half of the 20th century. LaFemina is a professor of English at Frostburg State University, a mentor in the MFA program at Carlow University, and a Fulbright Specialist in writing, literature, and American culture. Register in advance. 18 and older.
Experience the magic at Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend
There will be magic on Main Street during Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3. “Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend started as a way to bring people downtown to see and support our awesome businesses and celebrate people’s love of magic and Harry Potter books and movies,” said Bill Kohler, director of economic development for Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc.
2024 Frederick County Fair set for July 29-Aug. 3
CLEAR BROOK — Preparations are underway for the 2024 Frederick County Fair, which officially kicks off Monday. Visitors will be treated to fan favorites like the demolition derby, rodeo, monster trucks, and Ruritan chicken dinners each evening until sold out, plus a few new attractions. Fair President Steve Black...
Kenny's- Cool and Creamy Confections perfect on HOT July days!
Anyone who loves ice cream knows that Kenny's is the perfect place stop on a hot July day. In fact, it doesn't have to be July to enjoy the cold, creamy goodness of Kenny's Drive-In. Located on Route 11 just outside of Chambersburg, or as you head into Chambersburg, depending...
Group honors Black War of 1812 veteran with headstone U.S. government denied him
A Black War of 1812 veteran who has been denied a traditional military honor due to protocols dating to the slavery era will be memorialized in a Frederick cemetery this weekend, though not by the nation he served more than 200 years ago. Samuel Neale, a native of Hagerstown in...
Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale draws hundreds to Jordan & Hess Company
MARTINSBURG -- The annual Summer Sidewalk Sale at Jordan & Hess Company opened on Thursday morning, with shoppers crowding together to browse through discounted items from the store's boutique. Over the past year, thousands of items have been set aside for inclusion in the sale, according to boutique manager Tina...
2024 Crabfeast Saturday August 24th
Get ready for all-you-can-eat hardshell crabs! Crabfeast features tons of delicious food along with small games of chance, an auction and more. Proceeds are used for downtown revitalization. This year’s event will be held rain or shine at the AMVETS Post 224 picnic pavilion, 750 Fifth Avenue. Our 28th annual event will happen on August 24th, 2024 from 3PM to 8PM.
Plastic Surgeon Jack Gelman presents at the Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon
CHARLES TOWN — The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce had its July 2024 Chamber Membership Luncheon on Thursday at Corner Connection, where Dr. Jack Gelman, from WVU Medicine Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, shared a presentation on his work. Gelman and his physician assistant, Sarah Cross, talked about what...
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...
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...
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.
Berkeley Post 14 falls to Morgantown, 11-6, in first day of state tournament
MARTINSBURG — Berkeley Post 14 is 0-1 in the West Virginia American Legion State Baseball Tournament after falling to Morgantown Post 2, 11-6, Thursday night. The tournament is operating under the double elimination rule, meaning Post 14’s run is not done yet. Post 2 asserted themselves as quite a threat moving forward however, racking up their 18th straight win going into the second day of play.
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