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Martinsburg’s City Council Set to Meet Monday
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The City of Martinsburg has released the agenda for its meeting on Monday, July 29th. The meeting is set for 5:00 PM in the. George Karos Community Room of the Martinsburg Police Department, 125 West Race Street in Martinsburg. Part of the meeting will involve considering...
Former Franklin County nurse charged in connection with Chambersburg patient's death
A nurse faces charges in connection with the death of a patient at a Franklin County hospital, months after a syringe was found hidden in the deceased person's hospital bed. Sara Rae Miller, 32, is charged with three misdemeanor counts of providing false or fraudulent material information for allegedly failing to document...
Restaurant week set for Sept. 4-8 in the Town of Purcellville
Purcellville is set to sizzle this September with the launch of its Inaugural Purcellville Restaurant Week. Sponsored by Silas Redd, owner of Mister on Main and Nostalgia Boutique, this highly anticipated event promises to showcase the vibrant and diverse culinary scene of this charming small town. From Sept. 4 to...
Lovettsville Enacts Mandatory Water Conservation; Extreme Drought Zone Expands
Lovettsville is the third Loudoun town to enact mandatory water conservation measures as drought worsen in the region. Middleburg and Round Hill both implemented mandatory conservation earlier this month. On Thursday, the Town of Lovettsville on Facebook alerted residents to the decision. Also on Thursday, the U.S. Drought Monitoring project...
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Goat Yoga: In the Shade By The Monocacy River
Come early and enjoy a sparkling wine mimosa prior to class. Orange juice is served to children. Relax and stretch with the goats then enjoy a flight of seven wines (1 oz. each) in the tasting room or adjoining patio on the hill overlooking the vineyard. Charcuteries and other food treats available. You are also welcome to bring a picnic. Register at GoatForTheSoul.com.
Key City Rotary Inducts New Officers
On July 11, Nomie Hamid, the Rotary International District 7620 governor, installed the new officers and board members of Key City Rotary. The officers are President Ashley Goldsborough, President-Elect Pat Hanberry, President Nominee Timika Thrasher, Secretary Lori Rypka, Program Chair Meghan Sweigart and Treasurer Linda Thane-Morgan.
Hospital volunteer addresses AARP chapter
On Thursday, May 16, Sharon Smith, volunteer for the Frederick Health Hospital Auxiliary, gave a presentation on the Advance Care Planning Intiative to members of Frederick AARP Chapter 636 at Dutch’s Daughter’s Restaurant. Smith explained that Advance Care Planning is about making decisions about the type of care...
Frederick Health Auxiliary donates $245K toward hospital's fundraising campaign
Frederick Health Auxiliary in June donated $245,000 to Frederick Health Hospital's ReEnvisioning Critical Care Campaign. The payment is part of the auxiliary's $1 million pledge toward the campaign. The auxiliary presented the check at its annual membership meeting and luncheon at Ceresville Mansion on June 21.
Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County Generates $7500 Donation for Blessings In a Backpack Through Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Urbana – The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County is proud to announce that it has generated a $7,500 donation for Blessings In a Backpack Frederick Chapter through its Annual Service Above Self Golf Tournament. The event, which took place at the picturesque Worthington Manor Golf Club in Urbana was a resounding success, drawing community members, businesses, and golf enthusiasts together for a worthy cause.
Flea Market to benefit Pulling for Veterans
Pulling for Veterans Flea Market fundraiser days on July 28 and Sept. 29. Food trucks, playground on site. There are 150, 10x10 spots available for $30. If you pre-register and pay within 24 hours of reserved date you get a $8 discount and pay $22. Set up is from 7...
Scattershot: Pennsylvania angler's bass catch now officially a New York record
On July 11, Jim Britenbaugh of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, landed a 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass measuring 25 inches while practicing for a tournament. It's official – the DEC confirmed that catch and placed it on the list of state-record catches. Britenbaugh's catch tops the previous record set 37 years ago out of Buckhorn Lake.
Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project becomes campaign issue in US Senate race
The proposed Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project is becoming a campaign issue in Maryland’s race for the U.S. Senate. The project consists of a 70-mile high-voltage electric transmission line that would run through Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties. Republican U.S. Senate nominee Larry Hogan is voicing strong opposition to the...
Samuel Neale, War of 1812 veteran
Buy Now Geoff Irwin, owner of Lough Memorials, unveils a gravestone marking the final resting spot of Samuel Neale, a Black veteran of the War of 1812. Neale's grave is in St. John's Cemetery in downtown Frederick. Staff photo by Graham Cullen.
Library event lets pop culture fans show their interests
Orlando Caicedo sketched a shape on the electronic board at the front of the room, a sort of rough triangle with rounded edges on the top two corners. A little girl in the comic art workshop that Caicedo was leading had asked him to draw a picture of her as the class was ending, and he quickly set to work.
Let's Dance! Bollywood Dance Workshop with Urbana Naach
Whether you are a seasoned dancer or have never graced the floor, this event is for you! Learn the history of Bollywood Dance, from its emergence out of Indian cinema to the ongoing expansion in the West. This is an opportunity to try out those energetic dance moves and fast rhythms from the comfort of the library. For teens and adults.
Women's basketball star Vicky Bullett inducted into DC Sports Hall of Fame
Women’s basketball legend and Martinsburg native Vicky Bullett was inducted into the Washington, D.C. Sports Hall of Fame at Nationals Park Sunday afternoon. The induction celebrated the trailblazing work she has done for women’s basketball and her role in advancing women’s athletics all together. Bullett is no...
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