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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...
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.
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.
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 ...
Students across district graduate from virtual summer school
“This ceremony is unlike any other,” Principal Michael Watson told Frederick County Virtual School summer graduates on Thursday before they walked the stage. The 39 summer graduates hail from 10 different high schools and will lead very different lives after receiving their diploma. Some have children and some plan on attending college. Others might be unsure of their next step. Photos: ...
Hospice of Washington County values volunteer support for patients, staff
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The Kiwanis Club of Hagerstown paid special tribute Thursday to the many volunteers who devote time to the Hospice of Washington County. Being a meaningful volunteer can be as simple as just spending a few hours watching TV with a patient. When it comes to end-of-life care, it takes […]
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...
Recovering alcoholic to open alcohol-free bar in Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A man who received a second chance at life is reaching back out to help others. “I literally was a dead flower, all but dead, and brought back for whatever reason and bloomed now,” said Chuck Dutrow, the founder and owner of Kindred Spirits Alcohol-Free Bar in Chambersburg, Franklin County.
Michigan man who confessed to ATV attack identified; victim, 80, released from hospital
The 22-year-old Upper Peninsula man who apparently committed suicide Monday after confessing to running over an 80-year-old man putting a Trump sign up in his yard has been identified by Hancock police as Joshua Kemppainen, of Quincy Township. Police say Kemppainen, who previously had no run-ins with law enforcement, died Monday from...
Chambersburg Athletic Hall of Fame Launches Fundraising Campaign for Inaugural Induction
Photos and information obtained from Chambersburg Area Sports Boosters. The newly formed Chambersburg Athletic Hall of Fame (HOF) is calling on the community to support their inaugural induction ceremony with a robust fundraising campaign. Chaired by Corey Dayley, the HOF aims to celebrate the legacies of notable athletes from the region.
Martinsburg to host American Legion State Tournament Thursday
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The best squads in West Virginia American Legion baseball will be in Martinsburg this weekend for the West Virginia State Legion Tournament. The eight-team field is populated by perennial powerhouses, programs on the rise, and a few Cinderella stories. “I think they’re confident and have overcome...
Franklin County deed transfers: June 9-15, 2024
CHAMBERSBURG - The following deed transfers, for June 9-15, 2024, are public record in the Franklin County Registers and Recorders office. More deeds: Find out what properties have changed hands in Franklin County ...
Hagerstown man charged in recent double shooting that left one dead
Hagerstown Police have arrested one of two suspects in last Thursday's fatal shooting near downtown Hagerstown, according to court documents. Brandon Lamont Hinton Jr., 24, is facing numerous charges including first-degree murder for the death of Rusty Mark Edwards, 49, according to charging documents filed in Washington County District Court. Edwards would have turned 50 on Saturday. ...
Franklin County Nurse Charged in Connection with Patient’s Death
A nurse from Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital in Franklin County is facing criminal charges following a suspicious patient death that occurred on January 10. Sara Miller, a registered nurse, has been charged with three misdemeanors related to providing false or fraudulent information. According to police records, the incident involved an agitated...
Lottery player in shock over big win calls his daughter, then locks ticket in safe
On his way home from work one day, a Maryland man made a stop that changed everything. The man, a packaging official living in Frederick County, left work and walked into Mountain View Convenience & Food Mart in Thurmont, according to a July 25 news release from the Maryland Lottery.
This is Jazz! Quentin Walston Trio
Join jazz pianist Quentin Walston for an extraordinary evening where performance & education meet! Witness the Quentin Walston Trio ignite the stage with their dynamic jazz while gaining unique insights into the genre's vibrant history and techniques. The trio will also play originals from their newest album, "Retro Future." The...
Group honors Black War of 1812 veteran with headstone U.S. government denied him
A Black War of 1812 veteran who has been denied a traditional military honor due to protocols dating to the slavery era will be memorialized in a Frederick cemetery this weekend, though not by the nation he served more than 200 years ago. Samuel Neale, a native of Hagerstown in...
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