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Two decades without a state pay raise, Birth to Three program faces worker shortage
Nicole Sergent, a pediatric physical therapist in Martinsburg, W.Va., works with a child as part of the Birth to Three program. (Submitted photo) When Kay and Jeremy Rutkowski brought a baby girl in state foster care home from the hospital in 2021, they were told she’d never be able to walk.
Washington County humane society has full shelter; seeing more pets surrendered
The Humane Society of Washington County is waiving its adoption fee for dogs and cats, encouraging folks who can adopt or foster pets to stop by, and wants to hear from businesses with large properties interested in adopting working cats. The humane society's animal shelter near Hagerstown has been full for nearly six...
Glenn Elliott cancels upcoming town hall amidst recent political violence
Former Wheeling Mayor and West Virginia Senate Candidate Glenn Elliott announced that in the wake of the recent violence that occurred at former President Trump’s appearance, he is canceling his public town hall that was scheduled for July 15 in Martinsburg. Elliott took to Facebook and posted, “Like so many of you, I am at […]
WV DOT secretary urging people to slow down in work zones
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - After having the fourth worker from the Department of Highways struck in work zones this year, West Virginia Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., is urging motorists to pay attention and drive slowly in work zones. On Wednesday, July 10, a WVDOH mower operator and the driver...
Disciplinary incidents are rising among Washington County students, report shows
Molly Adams said she's "lucky" to teach third grade at Salem Avenue Elementary School. Salem Avenue is of Washington County's nine Title I elementary schools and one of the most impoverished in Washington County. But Adams used to teach in Baltimore City, where she said she had very little behavioral support in the classroom by comparison. ...
Join Us for Customer Appreciation Day on July 26th at Regional Park!
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 15, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Permits and Inspections is excited to announce our Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Join us at Pavilion 1 in Regional Park, 20025 Mt. Aetna Rd, Hagerstown, MD. Everyone who...
Letters to the editor: Thanks to Rotary Club for Fairplay fire company grant
How Fairplay fire company benefits from Rotary Club grant. The Community Volunteer Fire Company of District 12 out of Fairplay in Washington County is pleased to announce that they were 1 of 25 Washington County charitable organizations to receive a grant from the Rotary Club of Hagerstown. The grants were awarded at a luncheon held on June 19 at the Morris Frock American Legion Post 42 in Hagerstown. Company 12 was awarded $1,000 from Hagerstown Rotary.
Mill Creek Intermediate School teacher nominated for WV Teacher of the Year
15 July 2024- The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Chosen from among the state’s county Teacher of the Year winners, these finalists exemplify dedication to student achievement and well-being through classroom innovation and engaging instruction.
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