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Crow's Nest Campground seeks trial to dispute over 160 county citations
The Crow’s Nest Family Campground in Thurmont has requested a trial to contest 166 citations — totaling to over $16,000 — that the Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting issued against the property between April and May for various violations. In April and May, the county...
Middletown to hold hearing on proposed annexation
Middletown will hold a hearing Thursday night to consider the annexation of nearly 95 acres on the town's southern edge, including the town's Remsberg Park. The hearing on whether to adopt a resolution on the annexation of the 88-acre park, an adjacent solar array, and the town's east wastewater treatment plant will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the town's offices at 31 W. Main St.
World War II veteran awarded Pennsylvania high school diploma 2 days before his death at age 98
Poolesville, Maryland — At a ceremony in Poolesville, Maryland, earlier this month, American Legion Post 247 paid special tribute to one of its own, the late Gunnery Sgt. Richard Remp. "He was a Marine," friend Julien Singh said. "He was most proud of being a Marine."Remp, who everyone called Gunny, quit high school his senior year to serve in World War II, and stayed in the Marines through the Vietnam War. Friends Julien Singh and James Cappuccilli say he was highly decorated.Despite all his extraordinary accomplishments, there was still one thing left for Remp to do: receive his high school...
Taking charge of our uncertain future
I am a Shepherdstown resident and write to endorse James Gatz for mayor of Shepherdstown and explain why. Jefferson County is experiencing rapid growth, with houses and solar developments expanding at an alarming rate. Unfortunately, Shepherdstown seems to be at the mercy of the Jefferson County Commission’s decisions, rather than our own. Some may argue that we have no control, but that’s not true.
City composting program nears 575,000 pounds collected
Two years after it was created, Frederick’s residential composting program has kept nearly 575,000 pounds of waste out of landfills. After expanding citywide in August, the program has reached more than 1,100 participants and diverted 574,670 pounds of organic materials from landfills, the city said Tuesday.
Walkersville Planning Commission supports second draft of comprehensive plan, still includes growth
The Walkersville Planning Commission supported a revised draft comprehensive plan for the town on Tuesday, ignoring urges from a majority of town commissioners that the plan should include no growth. Town Commissioner Gary Baker — who is the Town Commission’s liaison to the Planning Commission — Planning Commissioners David Ennis,...
West Virginia’s eastern panhandle expanding service for public transit riders
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Commuters in West Virginia’s Berkeley and Jefferson counties can soon expect to see an expansion of public transit services. A meeting was held with members of the Berkeley County Commission on plans to build a new bus terminal in downtown Martinsburg. The regional transit authority said the new terminal […]
Loudoun County Public Schools proposes 4 new days off for students so teachers can receive training
ASHBURN, Va. (DC News Now) — After hundreds of Loudoun County Public School (LCPS) parents and educators sounded the alarm about a plan to start school late 16 times next school year, the district is reversing course. The initial plan would have delayed openings to ensure teachers receive mandatory training, including new training required under […]
I’m sticking with Jim
I’m sticking with Jim Auxer, who is running for re-election as Shepherdstown’s mayor on June 4. He has had proven success in managing the unique little treasure that is Shepherdstown. During his 20 years as mayor, we have gone from a tiny, out-of-the-way town that was getting by...
‘World famous’ Northern Virginia trail celebrates 50th anniversary
The Washington and Old Dominion Trail, runs 45 miles from Purcellville in Loudoun County to Arlington County and turns 50 in September. “No other feature more defines Northern Virginia than the W&OD,” NOVA Parks Executive Director Paul Gilbert said. The trail has changed a lot over its 50-year life...
Making a vote for change
When I was young, my religious instructors told me about heaven. How, if we were good people, we would all go there. A little later, I was taught that some people were happier than others in heaven because they were more good than others. Okay then. I think of this...
Moving forward with a new mayor
I have owned Creative Procrastinations and Whimsical Necessities, on German Street for nine years. I am a renter in town and I speak for more than just myself, as I represent many of the younger residents of town who are planning to vote in this election. Times are changing very...
Making an early vote
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Shepherd University Director of Music Education Austin Showen, left, chats with Shepherdstown Public Library Youth Services Director Rachel Heller, center, and another Shepherd University staff member, after participating in early voting for the Municipal Election at Town Hall on Friday.
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