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Hagerstown PD look for public’s help after early morning shooting this week on Frederick Street
15 August 2024- Yesterday on 8/14/24, HPD took a report regarding a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of Frederick St in the early morning hours of 8/13/24. The incident was caught on home surveillance video and shows occupants in a white Dodge Journey fired several rounds. There have been no reports of anything or anyone being struck.
MD housing secretary announces $21.6M investment in Salisbury during tour
SALISBURY -- State official Jake Day stepped inside a future expansion of the Brick Room's Division Street footprint in Salisbury, hearing from owner Alex Scott on how he hopes to fill a ...
Virginia Flight School Closure Leaves Students Stranded
A flight school operating at Virginia’s Manassas Regional Airport/ Harry P. Davis Field abruptly shut down on Aug. 1, leaving several of its students stranded. Students from American Aviation Flight School, including Thida Aung, reached out to local news station FOX 5 seeking help. According to FOX 5 Aung had paid the flight school $100,000 up front for the school’s “Career Pilot Package,” which includes training sessions. However, Aung reported that the school’s owner, Kevin Rychlik, allegedly informed her that no refunds would be issued.
ICE Captures Illegal Immigrant With Rape Conviction In Charles County
Deportation officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Baltimore’s Fugitive Operations Team arrested Henry Argueta-Tobar this week in Waldorf, authorities announced on Thursday. According to ICE, US Border Patrol apprehended Argueta-Tobar in May 2019 near El Paso as an unaccompanied minor, where he was issued a notice to appear...
Dream Job: DC 911 Callers Offered Monthly $800 Bonus For Showing Up To Scheduled Shift
The call center department hopes these bonuses will help with the center’s low staffing which is at a critical point this summer. The post Dream Job: DC 911 Callers Offered Monthly $800 Bonus For Showing Up To Scheduled Shift appeared first on WOL-AM 1450 AM & 95.9 FM.
Retired School Administrator Purchases $50,000 Winning Scratch-off at Giant
A retired school administrator from Burtonsville is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch of ticket from the Giant at 12028 Cherry Hill Road. Full story below courtesy MDLottery:. “A Montgomery County woman retired from the school system a few years ago and, like many retirees, needed part-time work...
STATE ROUNDUP: BIDEN & HARRIS VISIT PG; TRACKING BIG SHIPS IN MD WATERS; BAY FERRY SYSTEM OFFERS TOURISM BOOST; BGE RATE INCREASE
BIDEN, HARRIS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY: President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, touting their efforts to lower prescription drug prices for Medicare recipients, hosted their first joint appearance since Biden ended his reelection bid, a policy event that quickly took on the tone and feel of a campaign rally.Yasmeen Abutaleb and Cleve R. Wootson Jr./The Washington Post.
Big Fish Summer – Lance Blakemore’s giant blue marlin
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A Horseheads fisherman earned the catch of a lifetime. Local dairy farmer Lance Blakemore caught this massive blue marlin off of the coast of Maryland just last weekend. The 897.5 pound marlin won the blue marlin category in the 2024 White Marlin Open. The boat used, called the Stone Cutter, is […]
Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog August 15
The weather today will be sunny, with highs around 80 and a low of 62. Southeast winds of around 5 mph. Welcome to our new advertisers: Vagabond Taproom and 206 Alder Bistro and Bar! They welcome you to Alder Street in Downtown Oakland for entertainment, history, and fun times!. For...
Eastern College has Expanded Solar Energy Capabilities on Campus
Moorefield, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College was granted $157,614, in May of 2023, from the West Virginia State Advance Grant. This has allowed them to expand their capabilities of solar-powered technology on campus for the Solar Installation Technology training. This has been done with purchases of EnGoPlanet solar-powered benches, a new Eastern-branded flag, and wall-mounted display monitors. “Eastern is committed to providing relevant, hands-on education that prepares our students for the workforce,” said Lauren Arbaugh, Workforce Education program coordinator, “Our renewable energy programs, including our solar and wind initiatives, are shining examples of that mission, equipping our graduates with in-demand skills for a growing industry.”
Weekend Fun: County Fairs, Fairfax Comic Con, and a Kite Festival
August 16-25 Spend your weekend dining at some of the best restaurants in the city. Over 90 eateries will be participating in the Restaurant Week celebrations. Diners will be able to try seafood delicacies, juicy cheeseburgers, sweet cheesecakes, and more. Various locations. Greenberg’s Great Train and Toy Show. August...
Red Lobster in Fairfax City ‘not closing’ despite company’s financial struggles
Cheddar bay biscuits will continue to be served in Fairfax City — for now. Red Lobster’s lone Fairfax restaurant, located at 10325 Fairfax Blvd, will remain open despite the company’s ongoing financial troubles. “We’re not closing,” one employee told FFXnow yesterday (Wednesday). The seafood chain...
Donjon Marine to lead salvage efforts for LoveBug, 103-foot capsized yacht in Chesapeake Bay
Salvage efforts for the LoveBug, the 103-foot yacht that capsized at the mouth of the West River July 27, are set to begin Tuesday. Donjon Marine Co., the New Jersey-based firm that worked to recover the debris from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, has been contracted to salvage the LoveBug and deliver it to underwriters and its owner.
Washington Commanders sign new QB
ASHBURN, Va. — When the Washington Commanders suit up for their second preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, there may be a new quarterback taking snaps. The Commanders announced Thursday that Trace McSorley has joined the team. The Ashburn, Virginia native played high school football at Briar...
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