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Hagerstown man charged after threat to blow up Maryland MVA
Editor's note: This story was updated at 4:05 p.m. on July 2, 2024, to add information about Fritz's employment tenure with the MVA and bond-related information. A Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration employee has been charged with making a threat of mass violence after allegedly threatening to blow up his workplace south of Hagerstown, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. ...
Volunteer literacy nonprofit has positive impact for Washington County
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — A nonprofit in Hagerstown is helping residents with their reading skills. Thanks to volunteers with the Literacy Council of Washington County, learning to read is helping many people get jobs and is making a positive difference in the lives of residents. According to Leah Green with the Washington County […]
Security guards held at gunpoint during Southgate Shopping Center robbery: police
FRANKLIN COUNTY Pa. (WHP) — A man is wanted by police for his apparent role in a robbery that happened at the Southgate Shopping Center. The robbery happened on March 18 around 1 p.m. after two guards were held at gunpoint by Ceferino Hernandez, 48, Chambersburg Police said. Hernandez...
Manitowoc launches two new Grove cranes
Manitowoc has unveiled two new Grove rough-terrain cranes, the GRT765 and GRT780, which were were presented for the first time to dealers and customers at Manitowoc’s Crane Days event in Shady Grove, PA this past May. Deliveries of the first units will begin in the second half of 2024.
Meritus Health Joins Tenant Roster at Valley Mall in Hagerstown, Maryland
HAGERSTOWN, MD. — Meritus Health has joined the tenant roster at Valley Mall, a 900,000-square-foot enclosed shopping development in Hagerstown owned and operated by mall giant PREIT. Meritus Health opened a new physical and therapy and sports medicine practice, called Meritus Sports Medicine, within a 10,000-square-foot space at the mall yesterday.
Kathryn A Banville 1953-2024
Mrs. Kathryn A Banville (Ryan), 71, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Sunday morning, June 30, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born May 15, 1953 in Manhattan, New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah Ryan and Anne (Dolan) Moore. She grew up in Bronx, NYC and later moved to New Jersey.
Gary E. Harbaugh 1963-2024
Gary E. Harbaugh, 60, of Fairfield, PA passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024 at the Gardens of Gettysburg. Born September 27, 1963 to the late Roy D. Harbaugh, Sr. and Charity “Millie” (Bobo) Harbaugh in Gettysburg, PA. Gary graduated from Fairfield High School in 1983. He worked...
House Fire with Entrapment on Lincoln Way West
A significant house fire occurred just before 9 a.m. in the 6300 block of Lincoln Way West, requiring immediate response from multiple fire departments. Station 4 was among the first to respond to the emergency call for a house fire with people trapped inside. Upon arrival, first responders observed individuals hanging from a side window of the engulfed home.
Chambersburg enacts burn ban through July 22, citing dry conditions and lack of rain in forecast
Central Pennsylvania's first burn ban of the year has been initiated. The Franklin County borough of Chambersburg enacted a burn ban last Wednesday. It is in effect until July 22, the borough announced. Mayor Kenneth Hock enacted the ban at the recommendation of fire chief and EMS director Dustin Ulrich,...
HW Rec Softball Grant Awarded!
The struggles today financially for many are real and most can relate to the rising costs for regular necessities like groceries, fuel, utilities, let alone sporting equipment. The Hopewell Rec Softball League was awarded a grant for softball equipment and is looking for families that can benefit from an amazing...
MVA employee in Hagerstown arrested after issuing bomb threat
A Maryland Vehicle Administration employee in Hagerstown was arrested after threatening to blow up his workplace. Police said co-workers of the employee told them that 38-year-old Anthony Fritz threatened to bomb the building on Friday. Investigators searched the building and found no explosives. Police did obtain a search warrant for...
Cannabis industry growing in Maryland
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development says the change in cannabis laws in the state is creating more jobs. In Hagerstown, Kind Therapeutics has grown its workforce over the past six years. “New jobs are coming online,” said Ryan Minella with Kind. “We’ve seen about 3,500 […]
Chambersburg Man Arrested for Assault and Terroristic Threats
Damon Holloway, a 31-year-old resident of Chambersburg, was arrested on June 29, 2024, facing multiple charges following a confrontation involving a snow shovel and a knife. According to the Chambersburg Police, Holloway has been charged with one count of aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault, and one count of making terroristic threats. The incident occurred at 146 S Second St, where Holloway allegedly attempted to attack an individual using a plastic snow shovel while threatening to kill him.
2024 Beaver County Pony League Champions- The Hopewell Vikings
RACCOON TWP– Entering the playoffs, the Hopewell Vikings were seeded No. 7 and realized it they were to achieve their ultimate goal that it would be difficult. They would need to take on teams seeded higher than them, they’d be forced to play on 4 consecutive days, and they’d need to be able to string together some offense.
Wilson Opening: ‘Pigskin Perfect!’
It was ‘pigskin perfect’ weather, especially for this particular event. A storm frontal system had come through last Wednesday, giving way on Thursday for clear skies and unseasonably crisp, cool morning temperatures. It actually felt like early fall football weather. And speaking of football…
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