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Restoration, redevelopment of Martinsburg B&O Roundhouse 'slowly moving forward'
matthew.umstead@herald-mail.comAn initiative to restore and redevelop the 19th century Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s roundhouse and shops in Martinsburg has gained more steam in the last few weeks. A federal grant awarded in 2006 for improvements to the 13.6-acre industrial...Tags: Government, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, National Government, Transportation, Economy, Business and Finance
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Proposal suggests adding about 28 acres of parkland to keep up with population growth
heather.keels@heald-mail.comPublic swimming pools and walking/jogging paths are Washington County’s greatest recreational deficiencies, according to a proposed county plan for land preservation, parks and recreation. The county or its municipalities will need to add about...Tags: Conservation, Sports, Demographics, Land Resources, Natural Resources
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Letters to the Editor - March 19
Former railway could be used for commuter service To the editor: I see that fourth on the City of Hagerstown’s list of transportation priorities is the recreational trail following the old rail right-of-way from Hagerstown to Weverton. I think...Tags: Commuting, Bethesda (Montgomery, Maryland), Transportation, Travel, Cumberland (Allegany, Maryland)
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'Joust' another day in the seed business
julieg@herald-mail.comWalden Harp Burtner has only one major regret in his life — that he quit jousting in 1965 when he was about 40 years old. “I shouldn’t have quit when I did,” said Burtner, 87, whose family farm isn’t far from the Fairplay...Tags: Farms, Transportation, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Travel, Westminster (Carroll, Maryland)
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Shank raises concerns about proposed bike trail
heather.keels@herald-mail.comSen. Christopher B. Shank said this week that he is “extremely concerned” about an idea for a 23-mile bike trail from Hagerstown to Weverton that is being considered by county officials. The Washington County Board of Commissioners agreed...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Transportation, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Travel, Small Businesses
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Hancock to commemorate 150th anniversary of Civil War
The town of Hancock will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War through a series of events Thursday through Sunday. The small town was the site of a Civil War battle from Jan. 5 to 7, 1862. The opening ceremony will take place at St....Tags: Arts, Cumberland Road, Arts and Culture, Culture, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Still in business: The 175+ year club
When Augustus Schwatka launched his blacksmithing shop on West Saratoga Street in 1810, the War of 1812 was on the horizon, locomotives were not yet a transportation option and slavery was thriving. Two centuries have passed since then, but you can still...
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Remembering the B&O
Living in Somerset Borough, I usually hear the train whistle once or twice a day. Boy, does that bring back memories from the 1950s and 1960s. How I remember the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The train station on South Center Avenue was buzzing with... -
Howard County ladies were kept well abreast of the latest fashion trends in 1912
100 Years Ago Gowns and frowns In the "In Vogue" column of the Times: "Skirts, especially on lingerie dresses are showing more fullness. Double veilings are being used to give lovely iridescent effects. Velour hats are proving strong favorites. The...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Disasters and Accidents, Russia, Railway Accidents, Science and Technology
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Theodore Holmes, founder of Chicken George restaurant chain
Baltimore Sun reporterTheodore Neal "Ted" Holmes, who founded the old Chicken George restaurant chain and built it into a regional fast-food business, died of diabetic complications Nov. 29 at Sanctuary at Holy Cross in Burtonsville. The Jessup resident was 72. Born in York,...Tags: Employees, ABC (tv network), Restaurants, Food Industry, Career and Workplace
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Elger J. Huber Sr., stationary engineer
Elger Joseph Huber Sr., a retired stationary engineer who helped produce the distinctive blue Noxzema and Bromo-Seltzer glass containers and was later a school bus driver, died of respiratory failure Monday at Howard County General Hospital. The North...Tags: Christianity, Laurel, Roman Catholicism, Religion and Belief, Mount Royal
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