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George Socks
George Wayne Socks, 76, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2024. Born on March 31, 1948, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Ella Josephine Socks. George was a 1966 graduate of Sparrows Point High School in Baltimore. He...
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...
Applications Now Open for 2024 Maryland Black Bear Hunt Lottery
Annapolis, MD - Hunters can now enter the lottery selection process for the annual six-day black bear hunt in Western Maryland. The cost to enter the lottery is $15 and applications can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now through August 31. The 2024 bear hunt...
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. ...
Maryland 2024 black bear hunt lottery now open
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Maryland 2024 black bear hunt lottery is now open. Hunters can enter the lottery for the annual six-day black bear hunt in western Maryland. The 2024 bear hunt will take place October 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Officials say it’s an important part of managing Maryland’s expanding black bear population.
Blood donors turn out for Red Cross drive despite brutally hot weather in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — With the excessive heat the region has been experiencing lately, the Red Cross has been seeing a disincentive for donors to step outdoors and head to a donation center. Vacations get folks out of their routines and donating may become less of a priority. Some blood drives across […]
Applications Now Open for 2024 Maryland Bear Hunt Lottery
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced that applications are now open for its annual black bear hunt. Per the news release: “Hunters can now enter the lottery selection process for the annual six-day black bear hunt in Western Maryland. The cost to enter the lottery is $15 and applications can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now through August 31.
Maryland’s bear hunting lottery is on sale now
15 July 2024- Hunters can now enter the lottery selection process for the annual six-day black bear hunt in Western Maryland. The cost to enter the lottery is $15 and applications can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now through August 31. The 2024 bear hunt...
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