Top Stories

• Rockefeller, Manchin tout compromise, change to young Dems
  SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — On the eve of a historic vote on health care reform, U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller used the story of his evolving position on the bill to impart a lesson about compromise to a group of young political activists.
• Politicians 'Face' constituents, debate online
  ANNAPOLIS — While the digital world doesn’t allow for shaking hands or kissing babies, some local lawmakers say they see it as an invaluable tool for interacting with their constituents and generating support during campaigns.
• Players check into Hagerstown for chess tournament
  HAGERSTOWN — Some 400 students are participating this weekend in the Maryland State Scholastic Chess Championships at the Hagerstown Hotel and Convention Center.
• Hedgesville Volunteer Fire Co. dedicates new station
  HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — The old Hedgesville firehouse would fit inside the new Hedgesville fire station, according to some Hedgesville firefighters who attended Saturday’s dedication ceremony for the new station.