Month: August 2024
Top Stories
Impact of ‘Sentinel Landscape’ designation to unfold for local area
An area encompassing 1.9 million acres, including a portion of Franklin County, is now included in a new designation called the Kittatinny Ridge...
Sports
High Rock running challenge set for Aug. 25
Runners are invited to join the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department for the Annual High Rock Mountain Running Challenge at Pen Mar...
School News
Antrim Township enhances road safety measures as school year approaches
GREENCASTLE- As the 2024-25 school year for Greencastle-Antrim School District nears, Antrim Township officials have implemented several road safety enhancements. The township has...
Voices
LOCAL HISTORY: Hagerstown’s Aviation Museum elevates impressive local flying legacy
After more than 100 years in flight, the aviation industry still inspires amazement, thanks to constant advancements in technology, combined with the grit...
Non-Profit
Pickleball instruction set at Fort Ritchie
CASCADE, Md. — Limited spots are available for an Aug. 29 instructional session in pickleball, the fast-growing sport sweeping the country. The free...
Entertainment
PHOTO GALLERY: Rouzerfest Car & Truck Show
WAYNESBORO — The 19th Annual Rouzerfest Car and Truck Show took place on Sunday, Aug. 18, in Rouzerville. Organized by the Rouzerville Business...
Health
Area hospital recognized with platinum, gold awards for organ, eye, tissue donation effort
McCONNELLSBURG — Fulton County Medical Center is receiving statewide recognition for its efforts to support and raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue...
Around The Region
Stream restoration project to benefit local wildlife in Carroll Valley
CARROLL VALLEY – A stream near Specialty Granules LLC’s Charmian Plant in Blue Ridge Summit will soon be more hospitable to the fish...
Sports
High school sports schedule week of Aug. 19
Waynesboro Area Senior High and Middle School Monday, Aug. 19 Varsity Boys Golf, Big Spring at Waynesboro, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 Junior...
Local Government
Washington Township supervisors to meet
WAYNESBORO — The Washington Township Supervisors will meet at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, for their regular meeting. This meeting will include reports...
