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Frederick, Md., man found guilty in murder of Hagerstown man after accomplice testifies
A Washington County jury recently found a Frederick, Md., man guilty in the St. Patrick's Day 2022 shooting death of Hagerstown resident Jermaine Reed II in Hagerstown's West End. The weeklong trial included testimony on Thursday, June 27, from a co-defendant in the case who supplied Hagerstown Police with information that Kyeron, or Kye'ron, Zaimere Cottingham, also referred to as "Kruddy," was the second shooter in the car both men were in during the daylight shooting. ...
Hagerstown's newest Little League is Maryland's District 1 10-12 champion
MAUGANSVILLE -- The newest Little League in Washington County won the 2024 Maryland District 1 10-12 Baseball championship on Tuesday. Trey Keatts had two hits and two RBIs, and Maddex Murray and Jaxon Shanholtz also had two hits as Hub City scored seven runs in the third inning and five in the fifth to defeat Halfway National 15-11 and win the title with a 3-0 record.
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 […]
School nutrition programs don’t take a break for summer
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) – Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the state’s SUN Bucks program. The program will help families buy groceries this summer and partners with public schools to help with meal deliveries. Washington County is embracing the program. “The kids look forward to it, honestly,” says Krista with […]
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 […]
Becky and Klaus Hein of Keedysville receive recognition for community service
At the 2024 Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference, chapters around the state nominated worthy individuals to receive recognition for their community service. Antietam Chapter, Linda Bland Matthews, Regent, from Washington County sponsored Becky and Klaus Hein of Keedysville. Becky Hein is making a difference with...
Washington County man who crashed into tree died from medical emergency that began prior
A Washington County man whose vehicle crashed into a tree in Rohrersville on Sunday died as the result of a medical emergency and not the collision, according to Sgt. Carly Hose with the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The crash occurred shortly before 2:15 p.m. Sunday in the 20200 block of...
North Hagerstown volleyball standout verbally commits to Division I program
Caydence Doolan's past is helping shape her future. Doolan, who was the 2023 Herald-Mail Washington County Volleyball Player of the Year as a sophomore after leading North Hagerstown to a second straight Maryland Class 3A state championship, has verbally committed to play for Division I Marquette University in Milwaukee. "Before...
Sheriff's office urges residents to register their bicycles to combat theft
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging community members to use its new bicycle registration program to register their bicycles. The free service will increase the chances of bicycles being returned if they are lost or stolen. Registration will include the owner's contact information and the bicycle's make, model...
Alternative healthcare at HCC takes on employment gaps, reach out to high school students
Hagerstown Community College will implement new alternative healthcare education programs this school year to address employment gaps and increase high school dual enrollment courses. Starting in August, eligible high school students can take electronic health records courses at South Hagerstown High School, and certified nursing assistant courses are offered at...
It's a crazy busy summer at the museum. Here's an inside peek from the director
One of the things I love about museum work is that no two days are alike. That said, there are few times in my 30-year career where I recall such a confluence of activity happening simultaneously. We’re wrapping up fiscal year 2024. Thank you to all of you who supported...
F&M Trust strikeout sponsorship benefits pair of youth organizations
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – F&M Trust has a long history of supporting the community and recently partnered with the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars to support a pair of Washington County youth organizations. The Flying Boxcars are in their first season of professional baseball in Hagerstown, where they play in a new stadium within walking distance of F&M Trust’s downtown community office. For each strikeout by a Flying Boxcars pitcher this season, F&M Trust will make a donation to support nonprofit organizations in Washington County. The recipients of this season’s donations are Boys & Girls Club of Washington County and Girls Inc. of Washington County.
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