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
Woman reports being raped in Hancock
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported rape Monday night in Hancock, according to a news release.
Hancock residents likely to see hikes in sanitation, water and sewer bills
Hancock residents would see a $15 increase in their quarterly sanitation bills — a hike town officials hope will help fund curbside...
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...
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,...
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
Jamie Shekels
School's out for summer - May 30, 2012 - Well, almost. Washington County Public Schools will mark the last day of the 2011-12 school year Friday.
Anne Weatherholt
Fishing rodeo set for Saturday - May 30, 2012 - The Russell Francis Tonoloway Fishing Rodeo takes place Saturday at Tonoloway Lake on Woodmont Road just west of Hancock.
Linda Murray
Check out 'Carmen' on stage at HCC - May 29, 2012 - If you have never been to the opera, you can see “Carmen” at Hagerstown Community College’s newly renovated Kepler...
Darylene Mowen
Chewsville Lions Club to help with concession stand at Kids Stuff Yard Sale - May 29, 2012 - The Chewsville Lions Club, along with Long Meadow Lions, will provide the concession stand at the annual Kids Stuff Yard Sale at Volvo...
Cheryl Weaver
Alumni baseball games set for Sunday at school - May 28, 2012 - The Denny Michael Memorial Alumni Baseball Games will be Sunday at the Clear Spring High School baseball field.
Susie Hoffman
School ends Friday - May 28, 2012 - Can you feel the excitement in the air? Do you realize that Friday is the last day of school for area students? Just half a day...
Ellen Rowland
Church announces summer worship schedule - May 28, 2012 - Haven Lutheran Church will begin its summer worship schedule Saturday and Sunday.
Staci Clipp
Neighborhood group to talk about block party - May 28, 2012 - Neighborhoods 1st Locust Point will host its fourth annual block party in June.
Harry Nogle
Alexander to speak at Sharpsburg Library - May 31, 2012 - Alexander to speak at Sharpsburg Library
Cathy Grantham
Ruritan Club recognized for support of Scouting - May 25, 2012 - The Maugansville Ruritan Club was recognized with an award for sponsoring Scouting for more than 50 years. Joseph Bach,...
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...
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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...