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Leonardtown Wildcats Host Community Carwash For Teen Battling Leukemia, July 27
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Giving back to our community is something extremely special to us as the Wildcats. We will be hosting a carwash today, July 27th from 11 am-3 pm at the Leonardtown Autozone for Sebastian Roldan-Ramos, a 17-year-old Chopticon High School student. He was diagnosed with Leukemia, and...
Football Player Capsules: Deandre Duffus
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: Duffus was a low three-star recruit out of Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.) in the 2023 class. To continue reading,...
Western Maryland community colleges receive Edwards Fund Grant for cyber ranges.
Allegany College of Maryland, Garrett College and Hagerstown Community College have received a $617,400 grant from the Senator George C. Edwards Fund toward a $686,000 project to implement two cyber ranges through the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program to assist cybersecurity students to prepare for careers, using real-world, cutting-edge simulation. Created by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) and BCR Cyber, the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program is designed to expand Maryland workforce development efforts and provide the...
Washington County launches semiquincentennial logo, webpage and social media accounts
The Washington County 250th Planning Committee has launched its semiquincentennial logo, webpage and social media accounts, marking the beginning of a grand celebration under the theme, "United in History, Together in Progress." Washington County is celebrating the 250th anniversary of both the county and the country. The new webpage and social media accounts will...
Hagerstown native receives promotion aboard USS Boxer
A native of Hagerstown was recently promoted while serving the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Boxer. Lt. Erik Stupelman, a 2012 graduate of Clear Spring High School who also graduated from Hagerstown Community College in 2014 and Liberty University in 2016, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant aboard USS Boxer after four years of dedicated service. ...
Cowboys star Micah Parsons has a message for Commanders coach Dan Quinn
Micah Parsons burst onto the NFL scene in 2021 starting 16 games for the Dallas Cowboys, recording 84 tackles, 13 sacks and three forced fumbles. Parsons was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and was named first-team All-Pro and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl. The 2021 season also happened to be Dan Quinn’s first as defensive coordinator for the Cowboys. Quinn had a vision for Parsons when he was drafted that he could be a dominant pass rusher, when others viewed him more as a traditional linebacker. The bond between Parsons and Quinn was forged and strengthened over...
Moore: Biden ‘deserved better’ than people around him publicly demanding he step down
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) criticized fellow Democrats for calling on President Biden to leave the presidential race publicly earlier this month, noting that the move hurt the administration. Moore said in an ABC “This Week” interview with Martha Raddatz on Sunday that while he agreed with critics that Biden should end his reelection campaign,…
West Virginia Resident Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize After Maryland Ticket Purchase
Annette Smith, a Maryland native now living in West Virginia, is celebrating a major win after crossing state lines to play the Lottery. Smith, who often returns to Maryland to try her luck, hit the jackpot with a $50,000 Pick 5 ticket purchased at a Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick.
Revs Run Boxcars Off Tracks in First Trip to Hagerstown
(July 26, 2024 – Hagerstown, Md.): The York Revolution trounced the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, 15-5 in their first ever visit to Meritus Park on Friday evening. York quickly grabbed a first inning lead as Zander Wiel pounded a two-out, two-run double to the gap in left center as the Revs took advantage of a pair of walks from Cars starter Gunnar Groen (0-4). That included a leadoff walk from Rudy Martin Jr who stole second for his 56th steal of the year, setting a new franchise record for a single season in just his 70th game played.
Shot Fired From Trooper's Pistol After Pursuit Led By Man Intimidating Victim In Antrim: Police
Brett Daniel Crone, 43, of Greencastle, was served with the order sometime Saturday, July 27, PSP Trooper Megan Frazer said. Troopers were called around 8:40 p.m. on reports of Crone intimidating a victim, Frazer said. Troopers saw Crone driving near Dresden Circle and Wedgewood Driver in Antrim Township, and tried to pull him over, Frazer said.
Brunswick board denies residents' appeals of site plans for Moose Lodge apartments
Brunswick’s Board of Appeals has explained why it denied two residents’ appeals of the Planning and Zoning Department’s approval of the site plan for a two-story multifamily apartment property. The development, planned for the site of the former Moose Lodge — a fraternal organization and social club — at 401 E. Potomac St., has drawn criticism from several residents. Residents cite privacy and ...
Black health survey launches in Frederick County
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Black Health Equity Coalition is asking the Black community to participate in a health survey – and this year, the coalition received a grant to help fix problems mentioned by participants. Dr. Denis Rollins is the Executive Director for the Black Health Equity Coalition. She said in […]
Warm Weekend Gives Way to Sweltering Week Ahead in Washington D.C.
The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. has slated a bright outlook for today, with sunny skies and temperatures climbing near the 92-degree mark. A gentle breeze from the south will pick up in the afternoon, providing a slight reprieve from the calm of the morning. As Washingtonians bask under a clear sky this evening, the barometer remains steady, pushing the night towards a warm 73 degrees, accompanied by a south wind moving at 7 mph, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service.
West Virginia Faces Scorching Heat with Temperatures Soaring into the 90s
Charleston, WV – A hotter day is expected across West Virginia as temperatures are set to rise into the low to mid-90s in the lowlands. The National Weather Service in Charleston reports mostly sunny skies today, with rain chances increasing by late afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to enjoy the quiet weather before rain becomes more likely tonight.
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