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Update: 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...
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 ...
Battle of Monocacy at 160
The Battle of Monocacy has always been at a crossroads of sorts—geographically, historically, even culturally. While Frederick County provides excellent access for history buffs and other tourists exploring important (and popular) Civil War sites elsewhere in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, many visitors overlook the significance of the battlefield straddling Md. 355 just south of the City of Frederick.
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...
Southern University’s Tyeler Hawkins Joins MLB Draft League With Frederick Keys
Southern University outfielder Tyeler Hawkins has signed a contract with the Frederick Keys of the MLB (Major League Baseball) Draft League. Hawkins will play his home games at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium based in Frederick, Maryland. Hawkins, a right fielder from Lexington, KY, finished his collegiate career as...
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 ...
Keys Fall in Game Two of Three-Game Series to Spikes
State College, PA- The Frederick Keys dropped their second straight game to the State College Spikes Wednesday night, after falling in a hard-fought battle by a score of 8-7 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The Keys took a one-run lead going into the bottom of the eighth inning, but...
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,...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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