Hagerstown
Goretti students' self-portraits on display at gallery
Self-portraits by St. Maria Goretti High School art students Michael Smith, Morgan Ferguson, Stephanie Baker and Jennifer Smith will be on...
Nursing simulation conference scheduled for June 5-6 at HCC
Hagerstown Community College will hold its third annual Quest for Excellence Nursing Simulation Conference on Tuesday, June 5, and...
Works by Romanian artist on display at gallery
Works by Romanian artist Norina Consuela Forna are on display through May 15 at Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery Inc. in...
Aviation conference, Festival of Flight set for Hagerstown airport this week
The 17th annual Maryland Regional Aviation Conference will be held at Hagerstown Regional Airport — Richard A. Henson Field from...
Schools' Swingin' in the Park Jazz Festival scheduled for Saturday
Washington County Public Schools will present the Swingin’ in the Park Jazz Festival at the band shell in Hagerstown City Park on...
Gallery hosts poetry and jazz event
On April 8, a poetry and jazz event was held at Contemporary School of the Arts and Gallery Inc. in Hagerstown.
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Boonsboro
Incumbent councilwoman and a newcomer win seats in Boonsboro
Incumbent Boonsboro Town Councilwoman Barbara B. Wetzel and newcomer Sean K. Haardt were victorious in the town’s municipal election...
Master Gardeners plant sale scheduled for Saturday
The Washington County Master Gardeners will hold a plant sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Washington County Agricultural Education...
Builders, contractors group to hold bull roast June 9
Associated Builders and Contractors — Cumberland Valley Chapter will hold its annual bull roast Saturday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p....
Clear Spring
Clear Spring High business leaders group attends annual state leadership conference
Clear Spring High School Future Business Leaders of America members attended the 56th annual State Leadership Conference at the Hunt...
Clear Spring High team wins Washington County Envirothon
The 2012 Washington County Envirothon was held April 20 at Claud E. Kitchens Outdoor Education Center at Fairview.
Hancock
Wild Women Weekend registration deadline is May 15
OWL Wild Women Weekend is from 8 a.m. Friday, June 8, to 8 a.m. Sunday, June 10, at Woodmont Lodge, 11761 Woodmont Road, Hancock. Discover...
No tax hikes under Hancock's preliminary budget
There would be no tax increases for residents and lower spending than the current fiscal year under a preliminary 2012-13 budget for the...
Hancock Lioness Club helps Hancock Elementary School
Hancock Lioness Club President Faye Conley recently presented a check to Michelle Gest, principal at Hancock Elementary School.
Speed-enforcement system in place in Hancock
Motorists so far seem to be respecting the school-zone speed limit in Hancock, now monitored by a photographic speed-enforcement system.
Sharpsburg
Sharpsburg Bible Church to mark 140th anniversary on Sunday
Sharpsburg Bible Church will celebrate its 140th anniversary Sunday.
Workshops to focus on preserving homegrown produce
The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission’s Agricultural Marketing Division, in partnership with the University...
Historian Alexander to speak May 9 at Antietam battlefield
Antietam National Battlefield Historian Ted Alexander will discuss “Two Great American Armies at Antietam” on Wednesday, May 9,...
Md. Poultry Swap scheduled for June 16 in Sharpsburg
The Maryland Poultry Swap and Farmers Market will be Saturday, June 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Green Hill Farm at 5329 Mondell Road in...
Smithsburg
Smithsburg Middle School wins Project Citizen Showcase
A team of seventh-graders from Smithsburg Middle School recently finished first in the fifth annual 6th Congressional District Project...
Smithsburg councilman re-elected
Smithsburg Councilman Donnie Souders was re-elected, while Heath Abbott and Jim Fritsch won two other open council seats Tuesday,...
Parents of Smithsburg High School students voice concerns about proposed class schedule
Parents listed their concerns Wednesday night about whether their children will be able to take the types of courses they want under a new...
Williamsport
Springfield Middle School staff plans fundraiser
Teachers and administrators at Springfield Middle School will hold a McTeacher’s Night at the Williamsport McDonald’s restaurant...
Springfield Middle staff plans fundraiser
Teachers and administrators at Springfield Middle School will hold a McTeacher’s Night at the Williamsport McDonald’s restaurant...
Facebook page remembers 14 Williamsport students who died in 1935 bus-train crash
Their smiling faces in black and white photographs posted on a Facebook page give no hint of the tragedy that claimed their lives.
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Community Columnists
Darylene Mowen
HCC to host nursing conference - May 23, 2012 - Hagerstown Community College will hold its third annual Quest for Excellence Nursing Simulation Conference Tuesday, June 5, and Wednesday,...
Linda Murray
Memorial Day - May 23, 2012 - As the area observes Memorial Day on Monday, remember to thank those who have served in the military and sacrificed for our freedom.
Paula Green Shupp
Fundraiser yard sale planned for Kahlil Himes - May 23, 2012 - A fundraiser yard sale is planned to benefit Kahlil Butler, 12-year-old grandson of River City barber Donna Himes.
Susie Hoffman
Hello, spring - May 23, 2012 - Good morning friends, and hello spring and all the beautiful weather that follows.
Cheryl Weaver
Vacation Bible school to get under way June 11 - May 21, 2012 - A community vacation Bible school will be held at St. John’s UCC from June 11 to 15. The theme is “SonRise —...
Kristy Smith
Hi, neighbors - May 21, 2012 - I finally got around to participating in the Ladies Night Out at some local businesses on Thursday, and what a hoot it was. Thanks...
Staci Clipp
Blossom School of Etiquette banquet - May 21, 2012 - Blossom School of Etiquette will host a mother/daughter celebration and luncheon from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at Hagerstown...
Ellen Rowland
Haven Lutheran's summer schedule begins - May 21, 2012 - Haven Lutheran Church begins its summer worship schedule Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3. A spoken service is at 5 p.m. Saturdays;...
Madge Miles
Donations sought for annual bus trip - May 17, 2012 - Donations sought for annual bus trip
Harry Nogle
Miss Poppy presents mayor with poppy - May 17, 2012 - Miss Poppy presents mayor with poppy
Cathy Grantham
First-graders collecting change to plant tree - May 17, 2012 - The first-graders at Maugansville Elementary School are studying their environment.
Jamie Shekels
Hickory students honored - May 16, 2012 - Each month, one student from each classroom at Hickory Elementary School is designated as a Character Counts! Good Citizen of the month.
Anne Weatherholt
Civil War lecture Friday - May 16, 2012 - On Friday at 7 p.m. at the Hancock Town Hall and Community Center, noted historian and author Steve French will present a program titled...
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Funkstown
Funkstown budget includes increase in property tax and water rates
Funkstown Town Council members unanimously passed a 2012-13 budget Monday night that includes a 4-cent property tax rate hike, a 10...
Funkstown proposed budget public hearing will be May 21
The public hearing for Funkstown’s proposed budget will be held at 6 p.m. on May 21 at Funkstown Town Hall, Town Clerk/Treasurer...
Longtime Funkstown Town Council member defeated in election
Longtime Funkstown Town Council member Kim Ramer was defeated in Monday’s town election when he was edged out of a four-way race by...