Linda Murray

Linda Murray

Around West Hagerstown

Mount Zion Church to host Back Creek Valley Boys

May 14, 2013

There will be a gospel music concert by the Back Creek Valley Boys on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mount Zion Church, 14336 Greencastle Pike, Cearfoss.

  • Salem Avenue Elementary celebrates minds at work

    May 8, 2013

    Salem Avenue Elementary School students presented an Exhibition of Student Learning on April 25.

  • Salem Avenue students participate in simulated Congressional hearings

    May 1, 2013

    Fifth-graders at Salem Avenue Elementary participated in the “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” simulated Congressional hearings April 25.

  • Student exhibition night

    April 24, 2013

    On Thursday, Salem Avenue Elementary School will be “Celebrating Minds at Work” with a student exhibition night from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

  • West Hagerstown Lions plan Leader Dog Banquet

    April 16, 2013

    The West Hagerstown Lions Club will hold its annual Leader Dog Banquet Tuesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at Washington Square United Methodist Church, 538 Washington Ave. in Hagerstown.

  • West End Senior Citizens

    April 10, 2013

    The West End Senior Citizens will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church, corner of Church and Winter streets. The activity this month will be bingo. Each person attending is asked to bring a bingo prize so everyone will have a chance to win. For more information, call Dan Litten at 301-797-4852.

  • Autism awareness

    April 3, 2013

    April is Autism Awareness month. As many as one in every 50 children is diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. Take time to learn about autism and gain some understanding for these awesome people. 

  • Pork and sauerkraut dinner set for April 13

    March 27, 2013

    Washington Square United Methodist Church will hold its pork and sauerkraut dinner Saturday, April 13, from 3 to 6 p.m.

  • Winter Street School to hold pizza fundraiser

    March 20, 2013

    The Winter Street Elementary PTA is holding a pizza fundraiser.

  • Happy birthday to a special lady

    March 12, 2013

    Catherine “Katie” Stevens is celebrating her 99th birthday today. Katie has been the organist at Washington Square United Methodist Church for many years. Her church family has been showering her with birthday cards to show her how much she is loved and appreciated. Have a wonderful day, Katie.

  • Family reading night at Salem Avenue

    March 6, 2013

    “Float Away With a Good Book” was the theme for Salem Avenue Elementary School’s family reading night on Feb. 27.

  • Winter Street alumni group on the move

    February 27, 2013

    The Winter Street School Alumni Association visited Bedford Springs (Pa.) Hotel and Shanksville, Pa., which is the site of the Flight 93 Memorial on Oct. 9.

  • Doleman event set for Saturday

    February 19, 2013

    The fourth annual Doleman Black Heritage Museum Celebration of Black History will be Saturday at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St. in Hagerstown.

  • Love is in the air

    February 13, 2013

    Thursday is Valentine’s Day.

  • 'Parenting Hot Topics' conference set at Girls Inc.

    February 5, 2013

    'Parenting Hot Topics' conference set at Girls Inc.

  • Groundhog Day

    January 30, 2013

    Will the groundhog see his shadow on Saturday? I sure hope not. I think he should sleep in because I am ready for an early spring.

  • Salem Avenue Elementary holds Geography Bee

    January 23, 2013

    On Jan. 11, Salem Avenue Elementary School held its geography bee sponsored by the National Geographic Society. 

  • Western Enterprise helps others for holidays

    January 16, 2013

    The Western Enterprise Fire Co. supplied nine cases of hams to The Salvation Army for its Christmas dinner this past holiday season.

  • Coats for Kids

    January 9, 2013

    Thursday is the last day for Coats for Kids, sponsored by the North Hagerstown Lions Club.

  • Happy New Year

    January 2, 2013

    May 2013 bring you good health and happiness.

  • Safe Place receives donation from Elks Ladies

    December 25, 2012

    Members of the Ladies of the Elks and Associates of Elks Lodge 378 in Hagerstown recently donated $500 to Safe Place, Washington County Child Advocacy Center. 

  • Holiday blessings

    December 18, 2012

    Happy holidays to all of my readers. May you have many blessings in the coming year.

  • Christmas cantata planned for Sunday

    December 12, 2012

    Washington Square United Methodist Church, at 538 Washington Ave. in Hagerstown, will present a Christmas cantata titled “A Song in the Air” by Dennis and Nan Allen Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Washington Square sanctuary.

  • West Hagerstown Lions Club news

    December 5, 2012

    The West Hagerstown Lions Club treated seniors at Walnut Towers to bingo, prizes and snacks during the month of November.

  • A nurse remembers

    November 28, 2012

    Mettie Sheetz, a long-time member of the Washington Square United Methodist Church in West Hagerstown, recently shared some wonderful stories about the history of the Washington County Hospital and her time working there.

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    November 21, 2012

    I would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. It is a day to give thanks for our wonderful families, friends and all of the good things in our lives.

  • Rescue Mission Auxiliary planning holiday bazaar

    November 14, 2012

    The Ladies Auxiliary of Hagerstown Rescue Mission’s Trinity Center, on North Walnut Street in Hagerstown, will hold a holiday bazaar Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • West End Seniors to host guest speaker

    November 7, 2012

    The West End Senior Citizens Club will meet Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church, at the corner of Church and Winter streets.

  • Happy Halloween, everyone!

    October 31, 2012

    The weather is really starting to turn strange around this time of the year anymore. Hope all of you have come through the storm safely and are doing well.

  • Zumba offered

    October 24, 2012

    Christ’s Reformed Church will hold a Zumba gold/toning session every Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.

  • AAUW to hold used book sale

    October 17, 2012

    Editor's note: This column was corrected on Oct. 21 at 3:02 p.m. to properly identify Salem Avenue Elementary School teacher Brittany Sprecher in a caption that accompanies the photo of Washington County Deputy Schools Superintendent Boyd Michael’s recent visit to the school.

  • Flu shot clinic

    October 10, 2012

    St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 601 Washington Ave., will hold a flu shot clinic Friday, Oct. 26, from 8 to 11 a.m.

  • Red Cross blood drive

    September 26, 2012

    St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 601 Washington Ave. in Hagerstown, will host a Red Cross blood drive Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m.

  • Winter Street Elementary to hold 'McTeacher' Night

    September 19, 2012

    The staff at Winter Street Elementary School will hold a “McTeacher” Night Thursday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the McDonald’s restaurant on Dual Highway in Hagerstown.  

  • Fall bargain sale set for Sept. 28-29

    September 12, 2012

    The Women’s Club at 31 S. Prospect St. in Hagerstown will hold its annual fall bargain sale Friday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, Sept., 29, from 9 a.m. to noon.

  • Milestone

    September 4, 2012

    I would like to wish Catharine Stockslager a very happy 100th birthday on Sept.11. She is an avid Baltimore Orioles fan and is enjoying watching her O’s have a winning season. Hope you have a wonderful day, Catharine.

  • Schools are back in session

    August 22, 2012

    Today is the first day of classes for Washington County Public Schools. Remember to drive safely, watching out for children going to and from school. Also, do not pass school buses when their lights are flashing. Let’s all have a safe and happy school year.

  • School supplies given away at annual block party

    August 15, 2012

    More than 300 children received backpacks filled with school supplies Aug. 11 at the annual back-to-school block party that took place in the parking lot behind Washington Square United Methodist Church, 538 Washington Ave. in Hagerstown. 

  • Salem school staff to visit neighborhood

    August 8, 2012

    The staff at Salem Avenue Elementary School will be walking around the neighborhoods in their school district during the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 17, to personally welcome students and their families back to school for the 2012-13 school year.

  • Time to begin planning for school

    July 31, 2012

    I can’t believe it is the first of August already. The lazy days of summer are coming to an end. School supplies have been out in the stores and there are only 21 more days until school begins for most students in Washington County. So, I hope you all have fun and enjoy these last three weeks of vacation.

  • Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum open for visits

    July 25, 2012

    Do you know how Hagerstown got the nickname the Hub City? It comes from the way all the railroad lines running into Hagerstown resembled the spokes of a wagon wheel on the map.

  • Winter Street alumni group on the move

    July 18, 2012

    The Winter Street School Alumni Association visited Lancaster, Pa., on May 8.

  • Church festival last of the season

    July 10, 2012

    Salem Reformed Church will hold the last festival of the season Wednesday night, beginning at 5 p.m. in its family life center.

  • Happy Birthday, America

    July 3, 2012

    Wednesday is the Fourth of July, our nation’s 236th birthday.

  • Remember when?

    June 27, 2012

    Are you old enough to remember a little store at the intersection of West Side Avenue and Salem Avenue?

  • First day of summer

    June 20, 2012

    Today is the first day of summer. 

  • June 14 is Flag Day

    June 13, 2012

    Fly your American flag proudly on Thursday in honor of National Flag Day.

  • Salem Avenue students recognized for perfect attendance

    June 6, 2012

    Salem Avenue Elementary School recently recognized 32 students who earned perfect attendance for the entire 2011/2012 school year. The students were rewarded for their accomplishments with a pizza party, certificates and perfect attendance T-shirts.

  • 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 Theater on June 1, 3, 7 or 9.

  • Memorial Day

    May 23, 2012

    As the area observes Memorial Dayon Monday, remember to thank those who have served in the military and sacrificed for our freedom.

  • Principal's Citizenship Award given to students

    May 16, 2012

    On May 10 at North Hagerstown High School, the annual Principal’s Citizenship Awards were given to fifth-graders chosen by their teachers for their outstanding performance in the classroom and in school activities.

  • Salem Ave. Elementary holds talent show

    May 9, 2012

    On May 3, students and staff members at Salem Avenue Elementary School participated in the “Salem Stars of Tomorrow” talent show.

  • April star athletes of the month named

    May 2, 2012

    Winter Street Elementary School has named its star athletes of the month for April in grades prekindergarten through five. 

  • Earth Day, 2012

    April 25, 2012

    As we celebrated Earth Day on Sunday, I was reminded of this Native American proverb: “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”

  • Salem student to sing at Suns game

    April 18, 2012

    Sarah DeMuth, a fifth-grader in Alyson Carver’s class at Salem Avenue Elementary School, has been chosen to sing the national anthem at the Hagerstown Suns home game on July 22, which is the day before Sarah’s 11th birthday.

  • AAUW Used Book Sale set for April 19 to 21

    April 11, 2012

    The Hagerstown Branch of American Association of University Women will hold the AAUW Used Book Sale April 19 to 21, at the Arc of Washington County building, at 1000 Florida Ave. in Hagerstown.

  • West End Baptist Chapel Easter cantata Sunday

    April 3, 2012

    The West End Baptist Chapel, 101 Buena Vista Ave. in Hagerstown, has scheduled an Easter cantata on Easter Sunday, April 8 at 11 a. m. The name of the cantata is “The Offer Still Stands.” It will be a musical featuring the life of Jesus. All are welcome. Admission is free.

  • April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day

    March 28, 2012

    Autism Speaks will mark World Autism Awareness Day on Monday, April 2, and is asking communities to Light It Up Blue to help shine a light on autism.

  • Western Heights Middle School PTSA news

    March 21, 2012

    The Western Heights Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association is kicking off its Spring into Books Fair, which will be March 23 to 29.

  • Western Heights orchestra to participate in festival

    March 13, 2012

    Western Heights orchestra to participate in festival

  • Salem Ave. kindergarten classes sing about reading

    March 7, 2012

    On Feb. 28, the Salem Avenue kindergarten classes presented the program “In the Pages of a Book.”

  • Spring is around the corner

    February 28, 2012

    Say good-bye to February and hello to March. This is one of my favorite times of the year. I’m really looking forward to seeing flowers, leaves on the trees and green grass again. Come on spring.

  • Washington bathed there

    February 22, 2012

    Happy birthday to our nation’s first president, George Washington.

  • Susan B. Anthony Day

    February 15, 2012

    Today is “Susan B. Anthony Day.”  Susan Brownell Anthony (Feb 15, 1820, to March 13, 1906) was a prominent American civil rights leader who played a pivotal role in the 19th century women’s rights movement.

  • Remembering Lincoln

    February 8, 2012

    On Feb. 12, the nation will celebrate the birthday of a great American president, Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln once said, “Whatever you are, be a good one.” And so, my thought for this week is for us all to go out and be “a good one.”

  • Winter Street holds hoop shoot contest

    January 31, 2012

    Recently the third, fourth and fifth grade students at Winter Street Elementary participated in the school’s basketball hoop shoot contest.

  • Upcoming events at Winter Street School

    January 25, 2012

    • On Thursday, Winter Street Elementary School will hold a PBIS, or Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, winter hop at 5:30 p.m.

  • Salem Avenue Elementary holds geography bee

    January 10, 2012

    Salem Avenue Elementary School held its National Geographic geography bee Jan. 6.

  • Second-graders learn about safety

    December 27, 2011

    Second-graders at Salem Avenue Elementary recently spent two days at Children’s Village, off Mount Aetna Road.

  • Bingo planned at fire station

    December 21, 2011

    Western Enterprise Fire Department will hold bingo Thursday, beginning at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a complimentary turkey dinner served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  

  • Tri-State Civitan donates to Community Free Clinic

    December 14, 2011

    Tri-State Civitan Club donated $1,000 to the Community Free Clinic recently.

  • Hello, West Hagerstown

    December 7, 2011

    My name is Linda Murray and I will be bringing you news and events from Hagerstown’s West End.