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Habanero Tacos and Grill brings classic Mexican food with a twist to Frederick
The owner of Habanero Tacos and Grill said he wants to serve his customers a little bit of everything. His restaurant — and favorite dish there — reflect that wish. Jamie Hernandez del Cied and his brother-in-law, Osmar Rosa, opened their Mexican restaurant on South Jefferson Street in 2022. The restaurant offers a wide selection of Mexican food as well as dishes from other cultures. Besides ...
Martinsburg Native Scores Dancer Role In ‘Hamilton’ Touring Company
Martinsburg native Sabrina Harrison grew up dancing at a local studio. She took that passion for dance with her into college, and now into a full-time career in New York City. Next month, Harrison will join the touring cast for the musical “Hamilton,” and she’ll be dancing on stages across the United States. Eastern Panhandle Reporter Jack Walker spoke with Harrison to discuss her upbringing in West Virginia, and her career so far.
Amendment needed to financial education policy
For several years, I lobbied state legislators to pass a bill requiring students to earn credit in personal finance to graduate. As you may know, this requirement finally came to fruition, and starting with the 2024 cohort, entering ninth graders will be required to take a personal finance class to graduate. The intention was that students would be more financially fit in life if they knew the basics of personal finance. When people are financially stable, they are less likely to end up in prisons or rehab programs. They are more likely to be contributing members of society. Sounds great, right?
Chambersburg Man Arrested for Theft and Disorderly Conduct
On July 22, 2024, officers from the Chambersburg Police Department (CPD) responded to reports of a disturbance at Southgate Mall. Citizens had called the police after noticing a male who appeared to be passed out in front of the Family Dollar Store. When officers arrived, the individual was no longer present in the area.
Wrestler Aaron Brooks trying to stay even-keeled at Olympics
Hagerstown wrestler Aaron Brooks is set to fulfill a lifelong dream, competing on the biggest stage imaginable against the best in the world in Paris. There are significant medals at stake: gold, silver and bronze. These are the Olympic Games, where legends are born. ...
Shepherd University researchers' innovative opioid study accepted for publication
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — A groundbreaking pilot study conducted by researchers from Shepherd University has been accepted for publication in the esteemed journal Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. Drs. Jennifer Flora and Kelly Watson Huffer co-authored “Transcranial Photobiomodulation Therapy as an Intervention for Opioid Cravings and Depression: A Pilot Cohort Study,” which explores the potential of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy for opioid use disorder. ...
‘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 & Education. The exhibit opened in the center’s...
New Alcohol-Free Bar to Open in Chambersburg for Recovering Alcoholics
Chuck Dutrow is set to open Kindred Spirits Alcohol-Free Bar in Chambersburg on August 2. This initiative is designed to offer a safe, alcohol-free social environment for recovering alcoholics and others seeking such settings. Dutrow, who began drinking at 13 and later struggled with severe addiction and depression, credits his recovery to a lifestyle overhaul that included clean eating and rigorous exercise, leading to a full recovery from end-stage liver disease.
City considering ban on imitation and replica weapons
The city of Frederick is considering banning imitations and replicas of firearms. Frederick police Sgt. Michael Murphy said imitation guns have been used in crimes, can seriously harm people, and escalate interactions between civilians and police because they look real. At the July 17 Mayor and Board of Aldermen workshop, Murphy presented research that Frederick police did about replica and ...
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.
Md. 77 bridge project near Rocky Ridge delayed until spring
Construction on a project to replace a bridge on Md. 77 near Rocky Ridge has been pushed back to the spring. Bids for the project to replace the bridge over Beaver Branch and under the Maryland Midland railroad bridge will be solicited in the fall and construction has been pushed back to the spring, according to the website for Maryland’s State Highway Administration. The bridge’s location, ...
StoryWalk Sunday on August 11
Area families are invited to join a walk along the story trail on Sunday, August 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area, hosted by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute. Kids join a guided walk and activities along the story trail as they read a...
Kevin Pittsnogle Becomes School Principal
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — Kevin Pittsnogle is one of the greatest basketball players in West Virginia University history. While at WVU, Pittsnogle, a Martinsburg, West Virginia native, led the Mountaineers to a 24-11 record, a Big East Tournament runner-up finish and an appearance in the NCAA Elite Eight in 2005. In 2006, he averaged 19.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in 2006 to help the Mountaineers to a 22-11 record and the school’s second straight NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance.
Nurse facing charges after a patient's suspicious death in Franklin County: police
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Franklin County nurse is facing criminal charges after her involvement in the suspicious death of a patient at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital on Jan. 10. Police records show that Sara Miller, who worked as a registered nurse at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital, is facing three...
Artist Spotlight: Black Locust
It’s a tree! It’s a bug! Well, yeah but it’s also a kick-ass band. I’m talking about Black Locust, an alternative grunge-ish band out of Frederick, MD. It seems like the DMV area is chock full of incredibly talented musicians and Black Locust is a four-man group consisting of exactly that. Meet Tyler James, Ben Brenner, Aidan Twentey, and Tyler Miller (who I sit down with tonight at the Let There Be Rock School Frederick, a perfect setting.) They’re a bunch of dudes pretty fresh out of high school who are making a name for themselves already. After forming the band about two and a half years ago in the wake of getting inspired during a Microwave show, they’ve already got one banger of an EP that’s been out for just short of a year now, their self-titled work, “Black Locust”. I’ve only just discovered these guys in April of this year and I’ve already got a solid twelve hours of play time on this EP. They f*cking rock, I’m serious.
Men's Basketball MAAC Schedule Released
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 25, 2024) – Mount St. Mary's men'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 Thursday. The list of opponents and dates is available on the Mount's website.
Hall of Fame – Tim Cook
Tim Cook could have been selected to the inaugural class of inductees for the new Chambersburg Athletics Hall of Fame as an athlete, or as a coach. Put those two sides together, and add in that he was the first Trojan to win a PIAA state championship as an athlete and as a coach, and Cook had a very strong case for inclusion.
Greencastle falls in opening round of the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament
Council Rock Newton jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the top of the first, never relinquished that lead, and went on to defeat Greencastle 9-4 Wednesday night at Newville. The loss dropped Greencastle to the elimination bracket. Council Rock jumped on Greencastle to take a 3-0 lead in...
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