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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 […]
W.Va. Voters React To Biden Decision And Martinsburg Dancer To Join Touring Cast Of ‘Hamilton,’ This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, President Joe Biden stepped away from his bid for a second term on Sunday and has now endorsed his vice president and running mate Kamala Harris. Briana Heaney spoke with West Virginia voters about how this decision affects what they will decide to do in November.
Warshaw Spins Frederick, Md., Radio Combo
It was just two months ago that Jeffrey Warshaw shared in an InFOCUS Podcast how his radio properties in three distinctive suburban areas helped make Connoisseur Media a small but influential operator. Now, Connoisseur has made the decision to focus solely on its properties in markets adjacent to the New...
Valencia confirmed to city Planning Commission seat
The appointment of a longtime Frederick resident and former business owner to the city’s Planning Commission was unanimously approved by the city’s aldermen last week. Natasha Valencia’s appointment was approved by a 3-0 vote at the aldermen’s meeting Thursday night. Alderwomen Donna Kuzemchak and Katie Nash were not present for the meeting. Valencia’s term on the commission will expire on ...
Split Purcellville Council Seeks More Details on Annexation Request
A divided Purcellville Town Council on Tuesday voted to move forward with a memorandum of understanding to evaluate an annexation application as members of the neighboring Wright Farm community voiced opposition to the proposal. JK Land Holdings submitted the application in March that requests to move 117 acres of land...
Alex Hoffman, Middletown alum, wins prestigious Maryland Open in five-man playoff
As the 103rd Maryland Open neared its finish on July 10, Alex Hoffman already had his clubs and spikes in the car. The former two-time state golfing champion for Middletown High had played three terrific rounds in the searing heat and humidity at Talbot Country Club in Easton to give himself a chance to win. But his three-day total of 4-under-par 269 seemed like it was going to fall just short.
Women’s Basketball Releases 2024-25 MAAC Schedule
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 24, 2024) – Mount St. Mary's women'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 Wednesday. The list of opponents and dates is available on the Mount's website.
Surge in counterfeit checks prompts outcry from small community banks
Mark Harrell, the president and CEO of CNB Bank Inc., in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., was so alarmed by the number of counterfeit checks the bank had received in the past year, that he felt compelled to show the fake checks to the bank's board. CNB's in-house fraud experts lined up...
Women’s Lacrosse Team, Seven Student-Athletes Recognized for Academic Excellence
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 24, 2024) – Mount St. Mary's women's lacrosse earned a place on the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWCLA) Academic Honor Squad for their work in the classroom. Seven student-athletes were recognized for individual achievement on the Division I Honor Roll. According to the IWLCA website,...
Confection Connection
Burkholder’s Baked Goods rolls into 30 years with new owners and old recipes and traditions. Call it Burkholder’s Baked Goods, Burkholder’s Bakery, or The Way 2 Burkholder’s, this Sharpsburg icon is known for supplying the sweetest indulgences since 1995. Ruth Burkholder, along with daughters Julia and Susan, started churning out cookies, then fresh bread, pies, and more from their farmhouse kitchen.
297 Mountaineers Named to All-Academic Honor Roll
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 24, 2024) – Earning recognition for their work in the classroom, 297 Mount St. Mary's student-athletes received spots on the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Academic Honor Roll for the 2023-24 season. Per the conference release, to be eligible for the MAAC Academic Honor Roll, a...
Spare $20 leads to $100,000 scratch off prize in Smithsburg
23 July 2024- She’s not a regular player, the Washington County woman said, but if the moment is right, she will indulge in some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun. She recently had an extra $20 to spare and purchased two random scratch-offs, one of which was a Gold Rush 7s Multiplier instant ticket. That $10 game delivered a $100,000 top prize.
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.
Pipe work to close section of Annandale Road
The replacement of a pipe will close a section of Annandale Road near Emmitsburg for about three weeks. The road will be closed from Hampton Valley Road to the house at 17247 Annandale Road beginning Aug. 5, according to a press release from the county. The closure will allow the county’s Department of Highway Operations to replace a pipe to help reduce flooding in the area. — Ryan Marshall ...
Tire Collection Event to Be Held in Berkeley Springs Saturday July 27th
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection will hold a tire collection event this Saturday, July 27th. The collection will take place at DOH in Berkeley Springs on Saturday, July 27 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Guidelines...
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