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Around the Region - July 28
Fall Kids Market to take place Sept. 7MARTINSBURG — The first annual Fall Kids Market, hosted by Happy Hearts Preschool, will be held from 12-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 2010 Tavern Road, in Martinsburg. There will be several children vendors set up, trying their hand at the...
John Harold Eckstine
Harold Eckstine, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 25, 2024. Born July 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Roy A. Eckstine and Blanche (Wolfinger) Eckstine. Born and raised in Washington county, Harold spent over 70 years working many jobs including Chewsville elevator, Carpets inc., North American Housing, Machen Music and Music and Arts, retiring at 85 years old. Harold also had an unmatched passion for music. He played his trombone in various groups whenever he could, including The Wayne Band, Hagerstown Civic Band, and various small ensembles and orchestras. Harold was a member of the first Christian Church Hagerstown, Maryland, and song tenor on the choir for many years.
'Born of Rebellion': Traveling exhibit makes a stop at Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education
SHEPHERDSTOWN — A new, traveling exhibit created by the West Virginia Humanities Council (WVHC), “Born of Rebellion: West Virginia Statehood and the Civil War,” has made its most recent stop in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education. The exhibit opened in the center’s...
Mount St. Mary's Baseball Receives ABCA Academic Team Excellence Award
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 24, 2024) - The American Baseball Coaches Association included Mount St. Mary's baseball as part of their 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, announced by the organization Wednesday. According to the ABCA, teams must meet the following criteria to be honored:. Must be a high school or...
State agency says changes to PJM transmission-planning procedures give utilities unfair control
The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel, a state agency representing Maryland residential utility service users, claims that proposed changes to planning protocols made by PJM Interconnection and its transmission-owning utilities would give those companies too much influence. PJM, which operates the regional power grid across multiple states, has a consolidated transmission owners agreement ...
Motorist Says Monday’s Crash Due to Poorly Executed Rolling Stop; Victim in Critical Condition is Charles Town Police Officer
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Monday’s multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 81 in Berkeley County involved tractor trailers, a truck and a passenger vehicle, the driver of which is still in critical condition after being flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman...
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 […]
Franklin County Duo Wins National Cornhole Championship
In a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, Franklin County’s own Gage Landis, along with his partner Zack Schibner, clinched the national doubles title in cornhole. This victory has thrust the duo into the spotlight on the national stage. The pair are set to advance to the world competition,...
Top Legion Programs Descend on Martinsburg for State Tournament
Martinsburg, W.Va- The best teams American Legion have to offer will be in Martinsburg this weekend for the West Virginia State Legion Tournament. The 8 team field is populated by perennial powerhouses, programs on the rise, and a few Cinderella stories. “I think they’re confident and have overcome a lot...
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.
Federal designation would give county, municipalities annual community development funds
Brunswick officials on Tuesday discussed Frederick County’s invitation to participate in a program that would secure funds annually for affordable housing and community development projects. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development designates certain jurisdictions as Urban Counties, making them eligible for annual Community Development Block Grant funds, which finance programs that ...
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 […]
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...
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...
Frederick County Man is in the Money
Money Money Money scratch-off yields $50,000 top-prize win. A Pick 3 player from Western Maryland who tried his luck with scratch-offs walked away a big winner. The Frederick County man won $50,000 playing the Money Money Money scratch-off!. The lucky man was getting off work as a packaging official last...
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 […]
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 […]
Curtis L. “Shakey” Wright 1951-2024
Mr. Curtis L. “Shakey” Wright, 72, of Waynesboro, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. Born September 3, 1951 in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Kenneth Wright and Kathryn M. (Rock) Wright Shade. Curtis was a graduate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School with the Class...
Robert “Bob” Rhoten 1933-2024
Mr. Robert “Bob” Rhoten, 91, of Waynesboro, PA, entered God’s eternal care on Monday, July 22, 2024, at The Leland of Laurel Run, Waynesboro. Born April 3, 1933, in Manchester, MD, he was the son of the late Lee Rhoten, Sr. and Ruth (Davidson) Rhoten. After graduating...
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