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West Virginia Player Finds Unexpected Joy in Maryland
Lottery luck came to call on West Virginia’s Annette Smith when she bought a Maryland Lottery Pick 5 ticket. Maryland native Annette Smith, who is a dedicated player of a variety of games, favors scratch-offs, Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5. She currently resides in West Virginia but has crossed state lines for several years to try her luck. Her love of Lottery games, fueled by a mix of fun and hope for financial relief during challenging economic times, led to a $50,000 Pick 5 win.
Hagerstown a city 'in crisis and under siege': Corderman's letter sparks debate, outcry
A fatal shooting near downtown Hagerstown has sparked reaction that turned political after a state senator publicly posted a letter to the mayor and council stating that the city is "in crisis and under siege." State Sen. Paul Corderman, R-Washington, sent a letter to the Hagerstown mayor and council on...
Scholarship program aims to bring more registered nurses to Meritus
A partnership between Meritus Health and Shepherd University will assist nursing students in becoming registered nurses and working locally. Meritus is offering a certain number of scholarships to nursing students at the Shepherdstown, W.Va., school to help directly address the critical need for more registered nurses locally and throughout the country.
Police ID man who confessed to running over 80-year-old with ATV
HOUGHTON COUNTY, MI – Police have named the suspect who reportedly committed suicide after confessing to running over an 80-year-old man with an ATV this weekend. The suspect was identified as Joshua Kemppainen, 22, of Quincy Township in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Hancock Police Chief Tami Sleeman said in a Thursday, July 25 update on the police department’s Facebook page.
Rooms We Love: One pretty pantry
Shoshanna Shapiro, owner of Frederick, Maryland-based luxury interior design studio Sho and Co., transformed a formal dining room in Rockville into a multifunctional pantry because, she says client Beth Higgins “loves to feed the world.” Beth and her husband, Tim, have four kids—two in their teens, two in their early 20s—and they’d been using the dining room as a catchall for shelf-stable goods for school snacks and lunches. The kitchen, slightly wider than a galley but not large enough for an island, was out of the question for food prep and storage, so Shapiro suggested putting the dining room to better use.
Professional baseball could await these six WVU players from the 2024 team
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The professional baseball career of WVU infielder JJ Wetherholt can begin after he signed a contract that contained a $6.8 million dollar bonus. It was the St. Louis Cardinals who selected Wetherholt in the first round of the just-completed draft of amateur players. The Mars, Pa. native was the seventh player selected in the first round.
Retired G-A reading specialist's book about her family has lessons for everyone
Note: An earlier version of this story contained the wrong email for author Judith "Judy" Reed. Her email address is reedjudy1945@gmail.com. The COVID-19 pandemic compelled retired educator Judith “Judy” (Elliott) Reed to become the author of “Footsteps of the Past Lead to the Future.”. “When COVID hit,...
Broadway honors Hagerstown community theatre leader
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The head of a community theatre program in Hagerstown is headed to Broadway this weekend to be honored for his work with young performers. Robbie Soto has been coaching talented kids on stage for the past decade. He will be saluted for enriching the community through innovative theatrical productions […]
Some Movement Could Be Coming On The Proposed Downtown Frederick Hotel & Conference Center
The facility is expected to cost more than $100 million. Frederick, Md (KM) It’s been discussed for many years, but the biggest question about the proposed downtown hotel and conference center in Frederick is when will construction begin. During a recent appearance on WFMD’s “Morning News Express,” Mayor Michael O’Connor said such large projects like these can take a few years. “If it was easy to build a large scale hotel and conference center in downtown Frederick, I think somebody would have pulled the trigger and done it. But it requires these partnerships of public and private entities coming together.” he said.
Monrovia Man Arrested For Child Exploitation Offenses In Fairfax County, Va.
He also faces similar charges in Frederick County, Md. Joseph Osborne (Photo from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office) Frederick, Md (KM) A Monrovia man wanted in Fairfax County, Virginia for child exploitation offenses was arrested this week in Frederick County, Maryland. The Sheriff’s Office says Joseph Muir Osborne, 68, was taken into custody.. He is currently being held at the Detention Center on an arrest warrant from Fairfax County.
Morgantown Post 2 rallies for walk-off win over South Charleston Post 94
MARTINSBURG, W.Va (WV News) — A 2-out rally in the bottom of the sixth inning helped Morgantown Post 2 pull just enough together to win it in the final frame. Winning 2-1, Post 2 moved past South Charleston Post 94 in the seventh inning Friday night. The win places Post 2 deeper into the winners’ bracket of the American Legion state baseball tournament while Post 94 falls into the elimination chamber.
Monrovia man charged with possession, distribution of child pornography
A Monrovia man is accused of possessing and distributing child pornography following an investigation involving both the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and the Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia. Joseph Muir Osborne Jr., 68, was arrested at his home on Wednesday, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office on Friday. He is charged in Maryland with 24 counts of ...
Obituary: Martin Strull
Martin Strull, age 84, of Myersville, Maryland and Silverthorne, CO passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s on June 25, 2024. Marty was born in Brooklyn (Bensonhurst), NY to Dorothy (Macklinsky) and Mitchell Strulowitz. He is survived by his loving wife Carol (Mendelsohn) Barrons, loving sister Phyllis (Harold) Redler, daughter Marcia (Jim) Gardiner, sons Joseph (Michelle), Jason (Karen), Randy (Terry), Brian (Angelise), step-daughter Rachel (Jacques) Gagne and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother Philip (Adrienne) and sisters Maxine (Arnie) Henkin and Joyce (Donald) Chernoff.
Man facing child exploitation charges in Virginia, Maryland
MONROVIA, Md. — A 68-year-old man is facing charges in both Maryland and Virginia after police say a week-long joint investigation uncovered crimes against children. Joseph Muir Osborne, of Monrovia, was arrested Wednesday by police at his home. In Fairfax County, he's facing 25 counts of distribution of child pornography and one count of distribution of bestiality. In Frederick County, he's also been charged with 24 counts of possession of child pornography.
Joseph Muir Osborne Charged On Child Porn Offenses In MD, VA
Monrovia resident Joseph Muir Osborne was arrested this week after engaging in sexually explicit conversations with an undercover detective from the Fairfax County Child Exploitation Unit, leading to a bust in Frederick County. According to the sheriff's office, detectives from both agencies executed a search warrant on Osborne's home in...
Post 68 edges Post 65 thanks to big 1st inning
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Charleston Post 65 may have had a four-run third inning, but it still wasn’t enough. That’s because Bridgeport Post 68 scored early and often in its 6-4 victory over Post 65 on Friday in the West Virginia American Legion Baseball State Tournament in Martinsburg.
Listen Live: PA State Little League Tournament Greencastle vs. Tri-Town 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 26
The winner advances and will make the final four in the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament. The loser will be eliminated. Coventry and St. Mary’s have been eliminated. Two more teams will be eliminated from tournament play on Friday. West Point will play Northern Lebanon at 4:00 p.m. Friday in the other elimination game.
Part Of Annandale Rd. To Be Closed Next Month.
It will allow crews to replace a pipe. Frederick, Md (KM) A part of Annandale Road from Hampton Valley Road to the 17247 address west of Emmitsburg will be closed for about three weeks beginning on August 5th. The Frederick County Department of Highway Operations says this closure will allow crews to replace a pipe to help reduce flooding in the area.
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