Memorial Day PigNic BBQ competition helps raise money for Make-a-Wish Foundation

Memorial Day PigNic BBQ competition helps raise money for Make-a-Wish Foundation

Eric Forrester brought barbecue and entertainment to Fort Ritchie on Saturday with a competition and fundraiser he named “Memorial Day...  more...

Sharpsburg Memorial Day Parade raises 'a strong sense of patriotism'

Sharpsburg Memorial Day Parade raises 'a strong sense of patriotism'

Charles Hollinshead stood solemnly with his hand on his heart Saturday as a young man carried an American flag down Main Street at the...  more...

Jefferson High School graduates must go forward 'knowing you can make a difference'
St. Maria Goretti High School Class of 2013 told to 'use their gifts to change the world'

St. Maria Goretti High School Class of 2013 told to 'use their gifts to change the world'

Jessica Swarner told her fellow St. Maria Goretti High School classmates on Saturday to never limit themselves and keep dreaming big as they...  more...

Susquehanna Bank robbed Saturday morning

Susquehanna Bank robbed Saturday morning

The Hagerstown Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning robbery at Susquehanna Bank at 940 Frederick St.  more...

Decorating veterans' graves a Memorial Day tradition

Decorating veterans' graves a Memorial Day tradition

With Memorial Day approaching, Anna and James M. Harnish of Fairview this week decorated their son’s grave at St. Paul’s...  more...

Organization wants to re-establish fire and rescue service in Fairplay

Organization wants to re-establish fire and rescue service in Fairplay

An organization was formed earlier this year to re-establish fire and rescue service in the Fairplay area, either through the suspended...  more...

Local Headlines

Hagerstown man killed when his vehicle struck a tree

A Hagerstown man was killed Saturday morning when his vehicle struck a tree near the 9-mile marker on Interstate 81, according to a Berkeley...

Smoke and exhaust fumes fill the air as truck-and-tractor-pull season is back in full swing

There was no shortage of horsepower, adrenaline or excitement Saturday night at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center.

Memorial Day closings

The following entities will be closed to observe the Memorial Day holiday:

Sharpsburg Elementary School fifth-graders honor fallen soldiers

Sharpsburg Elementary School fifth-grader Kahlin Stydinger said placing American flags on the graves at Antietam National Cemetery was a way...

Another former Roxbury officer pleads guilty in 2008 assault on inmate

Another former correctional officer has entered a guilty plea to charges stemming from a 2008 inmate assault and subsequent cover-up at...

Hagerstown man accused of sexual assault of a 5-year-old

A Hagerstown man is accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl and physically abusing two boys ages 8 and 11, according to Berkeley...

Memorial Day observances

The following local events have been scheduled in observance of Memorial Day:

Weekend calendar - May 25

Boonsboro carnival

Fire police volunteer injured while directing traffic on I-68

A Washington County Fire Police volunteer directing traffic at an accident scene was injured Thursday night when a passing motorist rear-...

Ruth Ann Monroe Primary School program is growing gardeners

Rosa Parada-Reidy knows exactly what she and her 8-year-old daughter Catherine will be doing when school gets out this year —...

Jobless rate falls to 7.8 percent in Washington County

The unemployment rate in Washington County fell from 8.2 percent in March to 7.8 percent in April, reflecting the same rate reported in...

Subject of Sharpsburg search gets one-year suspended sentence

A Sharpsburg man whose home and property were searched last fall by dozens of Maryland State Police and other law enforcement officers...

Cruz-in Car Show benefits New Hope Shelter in Waynesboro

Just about everybody at a car show has a story to tell.

Greene Township, Pa., man charged with sexually abusing children

A Greene Township, Pa., man has been charged with sexually abusing children over a three-year period, Pennsylvania State Police said.

Greencastle Lions Club gives $180,000 to town library and park

The Greencastle Lions Club has contributed $180,000 to two hometown organizations.

Walk the Walk raises awareness of mental health in Chambersburg

One in four individuals will experience mental illness in their lifetime.

Greene Township man charged in sexual abuse of preteens

A Greene Township, Pa., man has been charged with sexually abusing children over a three-year period, Pennsylvania State Police said.

Teen hit by pickup truck in Waynesboro remains hospitalized

A 17-year-old girl hit by a pickup truck Monday morning in Waynesboro remained in serious condition three days later at R Adams Cowley Shock...

Tri-State swimming pools open for Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and the beginning of swimming pool season.

McConnellsburg Elementary students will have access to goodie bags of food

McConnellsburg Elementary School children will have opportunities next academic year to take home produce and other nutritious food.

Former Chambersburg assistant schools superintendent plans to sue for reinstatement

A former Chambersburg Area School District assistant superintendent plans to sue the district for reinstatement to her position.

Franklin County, Pa., election officials to start counting write-in votes

Franklin County, Pa., election officials now will turn their attention to write-in votes that could affect several races.

Chambersburg Area Middle School South student brought BB pistol to school

A student from Chambersburg Area Middle School South is banned from school district property for allegedly bringing a weapon to school.

Montgomery Township residents vote to remain a dry township

Montgomery Township residents voted Tuesday to stay "dry."

Washington High School Class of 2013 praised for becoming stronger and better through unity

Washington High School Class of 2013 graduate Christian Green plans to follow in his mother and father’s footsteps and become a nurse.

Eastern Panhandle Juvenile Drug Court receiving $6,500 donation from nonprofit organization

A ceremony will be held next week to celebrate a $6,500 donation the Eastern Panhandle Juvenile Drug Court is receiving from a nonprofit...

Charles Town Councilman wins re-election by one vote

Incumbent Charles Town Councilman Don Clendening won re-election Thursday night by one vote, according to unofficial results.

Panhandle juvenile drug court to receive $6,500 donation from nonprofit

A ceremony will be held next week to celebrate a $6,500 donation the Eastern Panhandle Juvenile Drug Court is receiving from a nonprofit...

Donations sought for victims of Oklahoma tornado

Area residents who wish to support relief efforts for Oklahoma tornado victims can drop off donations at Musselman High School as part of...

Berkeley Springs High School grads told 'to give your dreams everything you have'

The largest graduating class in Berkeley Springs High School history received their diplomas Thursday night at the 124th annual...

Musselman grads get descriptive sendoff

Members of the “exceptional, respectful, laid back, quiet and cautious” Musselman High School Class of 2013 received their...

Berkeley Springs man serving time for 1993 crime rampage confesses to 1982 slaying

A Berkeley Springs man serving a 321-year prison sentence following a 1993 crime rampage that included the rapes of two West Virginia...

Hedgesville students detained after knives seized at school campuses

A Hedgesville (W.Va.) Middle School student and two Hedgesville High School students were detained Thursday after authorities seized...

Grand jury indicts man accused of sexually abusing seven children

A man accused of sexually abusing seven children was indicted Wednesday by a grand jury in Berkeley County Circuit Court.

Berkeley County awards security camera bid to Inwood firm

Berkeley County Council on Thursday passed over the lowest bid for security cameras and instead awarded the contract to a local firm...

Potomac Edison customers shocked in W.Va. Panhandle

More than two dozen Eastern Panhandle residents got their chance to vent against billing practices by Potomac Edison, which were based on...

The Day in Photos

Memorial Day Ceremonies, High School Graduations and other local photos - 5/26/2013

Memorial Day Ceremonies, High School Graduations and other local photos - 5/26/2013
Students learn healthy habits and other local photos - 5/24/2013

Students learn healthy habits and other local photos - 5/24/2013
Washington High Graduation, Potomac River Training Mission and other local photos - 5/25/2013

Washington High Graduation, Potomac River Training Mission and other local photos - 5/25/2013
'Don Giovanni' at HCC and other local photos - 5/23/2013

'Don Giovanni' at HCC and other local photos - 5/23/2013

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Prep Track & Field: Warriors girls complete 1A title sweep

Prep Track & Field: Warriors girls complete 1A title sweep

For the 17th time in the last 18 years, the Class 1A girls title went to a Washington County team at the Maryland State Outdoor Track &...

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