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Hagerstown Man Killed In Crash
His motorcycle collided with a sedan. Hagerstown, Md (KM) A Hagerstown man was killed in a vehicle crash on Monday involving a motorcycle and a four-door sedan. Police say Francis Walter,35, was riding his bike eastbound through the intersection of Virginia Avenue and West Wilson Boulevard. . The operator of the sedan was making a left turn from West Wilson Boulevard to Virginia Avenue when the vehicle collided with the motorcycle.
Traffic blocked by crash on Route 30 reported in Chambersburg Borough
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A crash was reported in Chambersburg Borough Monday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to Walker Road and Lincoln Way East (Route 30) shortly after 9 a.m. According to Franklin County dispatchers, the crash was blocking traffic. Fire police were called...
Two West Virginia men admit to federal firearms offenses
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two West Virginia men have admitted to firearms charges. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Mustafa A. Baker, age 54, of Wheeling, West Virginia, pled guilty today to the unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, Baker was wanted on outstanding warrants of brandishing […]
Mont Alto volunteer will be remembered at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
A Mont Alto firefighter who died on New Year’s Day 2022 will be honored during the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, at National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Md. The heroism of Brian Keith Martinez. Brian Keith Martinez, 46, discovered his...
Suspect In Hagerstown Homicide Arrested In Pennsylvania
Hagerstown, Md. (BW)- A man suspected of murdering a woman in Hagerstown was arrested in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Sunday, Apr 29. The suspect is identified as 50-year-old Cleo Brown. He was arrested in Harrisburg around 5:30 p.m. and extradicted back to Maryland. Hagerstown Police responded to a residence in the 400...
Former Hagerstown hardware store to be condemned after part of facade falls in street
No one was hurt Sunday when part of the former Startzman's Hardware store's facade fell onto South Potomac Street and the sidewalk, according to Hagerstown Deputy Fire Chief Adam Hopkins. Hagerstown Fire was alerted at 1:58 p.m. Sunday for a "reported explosion" in the 700 block of South Potomac Street,...
At Meritus, one group’s mission is that no one dies alone
Of all the volunteer programs in the Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary, No One Dies Alone (NODA) is unlike any other. “It requires a special calling,” says Jessica Casey, volunteer coordinator. “NODA is not your typical volunteering opportunity.”. But the program is an important one for the staff at...
Shapiro pushes aside politics to help Martin’s bring more ‘darn good rolls’ to Pa. and beyond
Politics might make strange bedfellows, but after Gov. Josh Shapiro’s visit to Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe Inc. in Chambersburg on Tuesday you could add potato rolls and economic development to that adage. During the 2022 gubernatorial race, some members of the Martin family behind the famous rolls and...
Washington County community members walk to raise awareness for crime victims' rights
About 60 people walked through the downtown Hagerstown area on Friday to raise awareness for crime victims' rights. The walk was part of a variety of events held to recognize National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which was April 21-27. School bus driver recognized:Washington County Public Schools' Educational Support Personnel of...
Panda Express coming to busy Wesel Boulevard area; Chick-fil-A makes more improvements
A Panda Express is planned at a busy shopping center intersection off Wesel Boulevard, one where Chick-fil-A has again made improvements to address backed up lines at its drive-thru. The Panda Express is planned for part of a parking lot across a Valley Park Commons entryway from the Chick-fil-A on...
Franklin County police searching for assault suspect
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Police in Franklin County are searching for an assault suspect. According to the Chambersburg Police Department, on April 20, officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of N. Second Street for a reported assault. The suspect, identified as Vincente Everett, 43, allegedly struck...
Police investigating murder-suicide at Franklin County home
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating following a domestic related shooting that left two people dead inside a Franklin County home. According to Pennsylvania State Police reports, on April 24 around 7:25 p.m., troopers were sent to a home on Lenwood Park in Southampton Township for a reported domestic altercation that included shots being fired.
Mom shares public safety message after children find loaded gun in Maryland park
After her 8-year-old son and 9-year-old niece recently found a loaded gun at a park in Washington County, Amber Groomes wants to use the experience as an educational opportunity in case another child or adult finds a gun. The children ran up to her about their find, she said. "Thankfully...
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