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Child flown to hospital after skateboard accident
A child was flown to the hospital after he fell off a skateboard Friday afternoon in the 18800 block of Shepherdstown Pike near Antietam National Battlefield, a Washington County Emergency Services supervisor said. The supervisor said the accident was...Tags: Washington, DC, Hospitals and Clinics
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Washington Township historian shares knowledge of Civil War at Allison-Antrim Museum
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comAs part of the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Allison-Antrim Museum in Greencastle hosted five nationally recognized Civil War speakers on Saturday. Ted Alexander, chief historian at Antietam National Battlefield,...Tags: Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Wars and Interventions, Monterey (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg, Virginia), Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Runners keep memory of Williamsport's lost athletes alive with Adenhart 5K
will.robinson@herald-mail.comLike the proverbial elephant, the community of Williamsport never forgets. Saturday’s fourth annual Nick Adenhart Memorial 5K was a sea of red and blue, as 275 participants, many decked out in Williamsport Wildcats and Anaheim Angels gear, came out...Tags: Baseball, Sports, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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Fundraising effort for Antietam documentary falls short of goal
A fundraising effort to support a feature-length documentary about the annual Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination failed to meet its goal by a May 24 deadline, filmmaker Michael Wicklein said. Wicklein, a former Hagerstown resident,...
Tags: Battle of Antietam, Human Interest, Kickstarter
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Clement sweeps men's titles at 34th annual Run Through History
Williamsport’s Tony Clement pulled off a sweep of the 5K and 10K races on Sunday morning at the 34th annual Run Through History at Antietam National Battlefield. Clement, a former standout runner at Hagerstown Community College, opened his day by...
Tags: Clarksville, Human Interest, Running, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Road Running
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Decorating veterans' graves a Memorial Day tradition
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comWith Memorial Day approaching, Anna and James M. Harnish of Fairview this week decorated their son’s grave at St. Paul’s Church Cemetery near Clear Spring. The couple placed flowers, a cross and a pinwheel in memory of their son, James L....Tags: Human Interest, Holidays, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), U.S. Army, Religion and Belief
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Sharpsburg Elementary School fifth-graders honor fallen soldiers
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comSharpsburg Elementary School fifth-grader Kahlin Stydinger said placing American flags on the graves at Antietam National Cemetery was a way to reward the Civil War soldiers buried there because of what they fought for. “That’s the only...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Human Interest, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Memorial Day, Holidays
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Washington County Board of Commissioners briefs
Grant would pay for $800,000 in ADA improvements Washington County is planning to bring its administration building on West Washington Street in Hagerstown into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. The county Board of...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Agriculture
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Ruritan Club to hold yard sale Saturday
The Maugansville Ruritan Club will hold its annual yard sale Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ruritan Building on Maugans Avenue. Back Creek Valley Boys to be in concert May 19 The Back Creek Valley Boys will perform a concert Sunday,...Tags: Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Lifestyle and Leisure, Tour Operations Industry, Wines, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Washington County tourism up 35 percent in 2012
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comTourism in Washington County remains healthy, with annual visitation in 2012 up by about 35 percent at most local tourist attractions, according to a local tourism official. Thomas B. Riford, president and chief executive officer of the Hagerstown-...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Tour Operations Industry, Corporate Officers, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Marketing
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Documentary to shed light on annual Antietam illumination
julieg@herald-mail.com"Gods and Generals" author Jeff Shaara announced Monday he would match up to $5,000 in contributions to help fund a documentary about the Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination. Former Hagerstown resident Michael Wicklein is producing a...Tags: Battle of Antietam, Human Interest, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Kickstarter, Armed Conflicts
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Troop 412 Scouts help with MS Walk at Antietam
Members of Boy Scout Troop 412 were involved in a service project with the MS Walk at Antietam National Battlefield on April 27. The Scouts assisted with the logistical operations of the event and practiced the Leave No Trace principle by ensuring the...
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