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Re-enactors portray Union troops chasing Confederate troops through Williamsport
taylor.eckel@herald-mail.comIn the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg, Robert E. Lee's Confederate troops retreated toward Virginia to regroup and recuperate. Torrential rains poured down on the troops as the soliders spilled into Washington County, marching in mud up to their...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Human Interest, Washington County (Maryland), Washington (U.S. state), History
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Kiwanis cash bingo scheduled for Sept. 17
The Kiwanis Club of Hagerstown will host a cash bingo Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Knights of Columbus, 20340 Leitersburg Pike in Hagerstown. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo begins at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance, or $25 at the door. Tickets include 20...Tags: Animals, Behavioral Conditions, Human Interest, Washington County (Maryland), Washington (U.S. state)
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System leaves nearly 2 inches of rain in Tri-State
davem@herald-mail.comPart of a low-pressure weather system became cut off from the rest of a westerly jet stream, allowing it to slow down and dump nearly two inches of rain on parts of the Tri-State area over the weekend, National Weather Service forecasters said Monday....Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Washington County (Maryland), Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Washington (U.S. state)
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Letters to the Editor - Aug. 16
School board needs to release K-2 achievement To the editor: When I asked the Washington County Board of Education (BOE) how and what they manage, they responded they do not micromanage but set the policy for their one employee, the superintendent, to...Tags: Armed Forces, Michigan, Human Interest, Washington County (Maryland), Washington (U.S. state)
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Hagerstown man charged in break-in at house raided by police last week
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comA Hagerstown man was charged Monday with breaking into an abandoned Sherman Avenue home where law enforcement officials conducted a drug raid last week. Travis Lee Walton, 20, of 118 Pangborn Blvd., was charged with one count each of first-degree...Tags: Rentals, Washington (U.S. state), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Law Enforcement, Prosecution
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Police briefs - Aug. 17
Washington County Sheriff's Office reports incidents The following incidents were reported Monday and Tuesday by the Washington County Sheriff's Office: - A burglary in the 11800 block of Greenhill Drive. - A burglary in the 18100 block of Sky View...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Washington (U.S. state), Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Virginia
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Paintings, ceramics and other ongoing exhibits for Aug. 18
Artwork by Andy Iverson
Colorful, graphic paintings by Andy Iverson will be on display. Exhibit continues through Tuesday, Aug. 30. Washington County Arts Council, 14 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. Call 301-791-3132 or go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com....Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Human Interest, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Hospitals and Clinics, Gardens and Parks
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Meritus emergency room named for $1 million donor
davem@herald-mail.comWhen Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher set up their philanthropic foundation, their intent was to “help individuals overcome illnesses and adversities.” In a dedication Wednesday afternoon, a medical department that sees more than 90,...Tags: Human Interest, Disasters and Accidents, Washington (U.S. state), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Hospitals and Clinics
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Waters family plans reunion Aug. 27
A reunion of the Waters family will be Saturday, Aug. 27, at South County Park, 3106 Chestnut Grove Road, south of Sharpsburg. Pavilion No. 1 has been rented from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The pavilion has electricity. Family members should bring enough food...Tags: Breads, Washington (U.S. state), Unions, John Waters, West Virginia
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Williamsport resident bequeaths gift to county fine arts museum
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts has announced the receipt of a bequest from the estate of Elizabeth S. "Liz" Niemyer. The bequest has no restrictions on its use. Niemyer was born in Waynesboro, Pa., and grew up in the Blue Ridge Summit area.&...Tags: Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Washington, DC, University of Virginia, Education, Colleges and Universities
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Ravens Nest 12 donates to Children In Need
Children In Need Inc. was the latest recipient of a Tri-State Ravens Nest 12 charitable donation. Mike Vaughn and Mike Mills, on behalf of the Ravens Nest, presented a check for $250 to Ann Martin, director. Children In Need provides assistance to...Tags: Human Interest, Dentistry and Dental Health, Washington (U.S. state), Christianity, Charity
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Jeannette L. Wilson, 87
Jeannette Laura Margaret Wilson, 87, of Hagerstown, Md., and formerly of Cumberland, Md., and Virginia, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011, at NMS Healthcare of Hagerstown. Born Thursday, Aug. 2, 1923, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Carl...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Human Interest, Washington County (Maryland), Washington (U.S. state), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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