Unger found guilty again in Hagerstown police officer's 1975 murder

Unger found guilty again in Hagerstown police officer's 1975 murder

The retrial of a man convicted of murdering a Hagerstown police officer has produced the same verdict as in 1976: guilty of first-degree...  more...

Teens visit from other states to work on housing repair through Mason Dixon Workcamp

Teens visit from other states to work on housing repair through Mason Dixon Workcamp

Six teenagers were removing shingles from the roof of a house at 15 Lehigh Ave. in Hagerstown Tuesday as part of a mission.  more...

Hagerstown man charged with attempted murder in March stabbing

Hagerstown man charged with attempted murder in March stabbing

A Hagerstown man was charged last week with attempted murder in a stabbing that occurred in March, according to charging documents filed...  more...

Myers to initiate discussion for charter home-rule government in Washington County

Myers to initiate discussion for charter home-rule government in Washington County

Del. LeRoy E. Myers Jr. is hosting a discussion Wednesday on the possibility of moving Washington County to a charter form of government...  more...

Hagerstown man hurt at Orioles game moves to rehab; witnesses sought
House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill

House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill

The Republican-led House on Tuesday sought to shore up their support from conservatives with a vote on one of the most far-reaching anti-...  more...

Hagerstown man skydives to celebrate his 90th birthday

Hagerstown man skydives to celebrate his 90th birthday

Jack Myers celebrated his 90th birthday Monday morning by jumping out of an airplane 14,000 feet above rural Franklin County, Pa.  more...

Local Headlines

Assault reported on Frederick St. in Hagerstown

Hagerstown police said a man was assaulted Monday night on Frederick Street.

Washington County teens hope to take Baseball Factory experience into the future

As other families were gearing up for Christmas celebrations at home, the families of Harrison Barger and Max Conrad were making their final...

Humane Society of Washington County names development director

The Humane Society of Washington County has named Addie Nardi the agency’s development director.

7-year-old bicyclist taken to D.C. hospital after accident

A 7-year-old boy was flown to Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Monday evening after he ran into the side of a...

Police seek assistance in finding family of man who died after beating

Hagerstown police are asking the public for help because they haven’t been able to find the family of a homeless man who died after...

Gas prices up slightly in Washington County

Gasoline prices were up slightly on Monday from last week in Hagerstown, despite a drop in the national average price, according to the...

Attorney says client charged in double stabbing was acting in self-defense

The public defender for a Hagerstown man charged in a double stabbing Friday night told a Washington County District Court judge on Monday...

Two Hagerstown men charged in relation to shots fired into Waynesboro home

Two Hagerstown men were charged recently in an incident in which shots were fired into a Waynesboro home and vehicle last December.

Bongino expected to announce candidacy for 6th District House seat

Former U.S. Secret Service agent Dan Bongino is scheduled to announce his plans to run for the Republican nomination for Maryland’s...

Boy, 6, struck by SUV in Hagerstown is treated in D.C. for broken arm

A 6-year-old Hagerstown boy was treated for a broken arm at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., after he was...

Hagerstown bicyclist dies following collision with a car in Pa.

A Hagerstown man died of injuries sustained when he rode into the path of a car as he was bicycling in Adams County, Pa., on Saturday...

This week in government

Agendas for this week's scheduled meetings of the Washington County Commissioners and Hagerstown's Mayor and Council (the county Board of...

Driver injured when garbage truck overturns in Fulton County

A Chambersburg, Pa., man was flown to the hospital after the garbage truck he was driving overturned Monday morning in Fulton County,...

Washington Township Supervisors go into closed session to discuss traffic impact fees

The Washington Township (Pa.) Supervisors met behind closed doors Monday to discuss potentially lowering traffic impact fees assessed on new...

Pa. House budget proposal would provide more funding to Franklin County schools

A budget proposal passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last week provides modest state funding increases for Franklin...

Franklin County Commissioner prepares for bone-marrow transplant at Johns Hopkins

Franklin County (Pa.) Commissioner Robert L. Thomas is scheduled to be admitted July 1 to the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore to prepare...

Coroner's office called to ATV accident Sunday

The Franklin County (Pa.) Coroner’s Office was called to an all-terrain vehicle accident in Fannett Township, Pa., on Sunday evening,...

Fire causes heavy damage to Chambersburg home

A Sunday night fire in the Borough of Chambersburg substantially damaged a Cape Cod-style home, Chambersburg Emergency Services Chief...

Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro aims to build arts destination

Described as exciting and ambitious, a new project taking place in Waynesboro aims to transform vacant buildings.

Pa. court denies request for new trial for man convicted of killing neighbor

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently denied Chad Kirby’s request to review a lower court’s decision, effectively ending his...

Franklin County (Pa.) Art Alliance's 42nd annual show opens

Ty Hepfer was feeling some fatherly pride on Father’s Day as his son accepted kudos for artwork displayed in the Franklin County (Pa.)...

Washington Township historian shares knowledge of Civil War at Allison-Antrim Museum

As part of the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Allison-Antrim Museum in Greencastle hosted five nationally...

10th Annual Chambersburg Relay for Life a celebration of life

Members of the Looney Patoneys pitched three tents and parked a camper at Norlo Park in Fayetteville on Friday to honor the memory of...

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Tri-state briefs

Shepherd, United Way to sign agreement Tuesday

W.Va. police looking for information about ID of man who threatened robbery at CNB Bank

A male showed the handle of a gun and made a threatening statement before making off with an undisclosed amount of money in a robbery at a...

Tomahawk Intermediate educator named Berkeley County Schools' Teacher of the Year

A fifth-grade teacher at Tomahawk Intermediate School, was named Berkeley County Schools’ Teacher of the year Monday at Hedgesville...

Backlash emerging over school standards in W.Va.

West Virginia is sticking with new standards for math, reading and writing in public schools, but faces opposition fueled by the tea party...

Former Charles Town Mayor D.C. Master dies

The death last Tuesday of former Charles Town Mayor D.C. Master left a 22-year legacy of service to the city marked by two decades of...

Berkeley Springs man dies from injuries in accident on Saturday

A Berkeley Springs man, who was selling beverages along the side of U.S. 522 southwest of Berkeley Springs, died from injuries he received...

From sports stadium models to aerial photographs, Mountain Heritage has something for everyone

Notably missing from the 42nd spring Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival this weekend was the booth occupied by Pam and Ren...

Microbrewery among redevelopment ideas for 19th century stone building in Martinsburg

A microbrewery was among the most popular redevelopment ideas pitched Friday for the Matthews Foundry, a dilapidated 19th century stone...

City of Martinsburg to sponsor Fourth of July fireworks display

The city of Martinsburg announced Friday that it will sponsor a Fourth of July fireworks display next month.

Hagerstown man waives right to preliminary hearing in fatal vehicle crash

A Hagerstown man charged in a fatal vehicle crash in October 2012 that killed his brother and left another man paralyzed waived his right to...

Martinsburg man accused of stabbing another man multiple times

A Martinsburg man is accused of stabbing another man multiple times in an altercation Thursday, according to Berkeley County Magistrate...

Martinsburg man arraigned for possession with intent to deliver

A Martinsburg man accused of selling $3,000 in crack cocaine to a confidential informant was arraigned Friday on one felony count of...

The Day in Photos

Bicycle/car accident, Berkeley County's top teacher and other local photos - 6/18/2013

Bicycle/car accident, Berkeley County's top teacher and other local photos - 6/18/2013
Fathers Day, Waynesboro Library and other local photos - 6/16/2013

Fathers Day, Waynesboro Library and other local photos - 6/16/2013
Miss Maryland contestants sign in, Franklin County art show and other local photos - 6/17/2013

Miss Maryland contestants sign in, Franklin County art show and other local photos - 6/17/2013
Kick-Off Criterium, Relay for Life and other local photos - 6/15/2013

Kick-Off Criterium, Relay for Life and other local photos - 6/15/2013

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Tigers crank out hits against Arrieta to beat Orioles 5-1 in series opener

Tigers crank out hits against Arrieta to beat Orioles 5-1 in series opener

DETROIT — Inside a silent visiting clubhouse at Comerica Park, Orioles right-hander Jake Arrieta sat and stared...

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