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Accidents on 81 in Chambersburg, 70 in Hagerstown bring traffic to a crawl
26 July 2024- Multiple accidents in the tristate area are completely bottlenecking and stopping traffic this afternoon. Pennsylvania State Police, Franklin Fire Company, Chambersburg EMS, and multiple fire police companies are in the area of the on/off ramps of I-81NB, mile marker 14 (Wayne Avenue) in Guilford Township just outside of the borough of Chambersburg. Emergency scanners seem to show a motorcycle accident in that area with the left lane closed. Fire police are either currently directing traffic or en route to arrive very soon.
Brethren Mutual Donates $9K to Hagerstown Community College Scholarship Fund
Hagerstown, MD – Brethren Mutual Insurance Company’s 25th Charity Golf Tournament held in June 2024 raised $9,000 for the Company’s Hagerstown Community College (HCC) Scholarship Foundation Fund. Committed to excellence in continuing education, Brethren Mutual established the Endowment Scholarship Fund in 2023 to invest in the education of local students.
Hagerstown officials talk about steps to address violent crime, drug epidemic
In the wake of a fatal shooting near Hagerstown's downtown on July 18, several Hagerstown elected officials agreed that public meetings should be held with various community leaders to discuss how to address factors contributing to crime and drug issues in the city. The shooting occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on a Thursday in the 200 block of East Washington Street. Two men shot at a car parked along the street, resulting in the death of Rusty...
Frederick distillery wins Maryland’s best whiskey, Hagerstown’s Meinelschmidt crafts 3rd best cocktail in state
26 July 2024- In its first year, the Maryland Grain Producers Association and Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program, have named Frederick’s McClintock Distilling the winner of the 2024 Maryland’s Best Whiskey competition. It is for whiskeys produced in the state, made with at least 50 percent or more local grain.
Concord University seeks to align training with needs of WV kinship families
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University has announced its role in the transformation of the pre-service training curriculum as it pertains to kinship caregivers throughout the state of West Virginia. Concord University, in collaboration with the West Virginia Social Work Education Consortium – also known as the SWEC – proposed changes to the pre-service curriculum […]
ONDCP Director Gupta wraps up third annual visit to West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dr. Rahul Gupta, a former West Virginia heath official and current federal drug czar, wrapped up a three-day visit to the state to talk with those on the front lines of the substance use disorder crisis. For the third year in a row, Gupta — the...
Justice declares state of emergency over drought in all WV counties
Prolonged shortages of rain have led to drought conditions throughout the entire state, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday. Justice declared a state of emergency in all 55 counties in an effort to help farmers, he said.
West Virginia Democrats attending the DNC endorse Vice President Harris
With the Democratic National Convention less than a month away, the Democratic Party appears to be inching closer and closer to nominating Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's nominee in the 2024 presidential election, including those from West Virginia.
W.Va. WIC celebrates 50th anniversary
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The 50th Anniversary celebration begins at 3 pm at Ritter Park in Huntington at Shelters 1 and 2. Festivities will include program enrollments, family-friendly games and activities, informational booths, and a pop-up farmer’s market to honor WIC’s impact on West Virginia families.
59News 2024 Summer Games: A West Virginia Homage to the 2024 Paris Olympics
(WVNS) — The Paris Olympic Games© may be the best of the best but the 59News Summer Games are sure to be more, well, entertaining. With the opening ceremonies on Friday, July 26th, 2024, your 59News team will compete in six trials from Cornhole to Yard Darts in the best of the best (in our […]
West Virginia nonprofit receives grant from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation
On Wednesday, Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and Cotton On announced their $3,000,000 USD funding of 65 youth-centered organizations across ten countries through the Kindness in Community Fund, among the largest funding efforts to provide direct support for youth mental health across the world. Of the 65 organizations,...
Gov. Justice appoints John McHugh as acting Secretary for the Department of Administration
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced John McHugh as acting Secretary for the Department of Administration, replacing Mark Scott, who served in the position since 2021. McHugh most recently served as the Deputy Secretary of Administration and Director of the General Services Division. A state employee since 2006, McHugh brings extensive knowledge and experience […] The post Gov. Justice appoints John McHugh as acting Secretary for the Department of Administration appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Treasurer Moore Announces Another Record-Breaking Year for Unclaimed Property Returns
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – State Treasurer Riley Moore announced his Office’s Unclaimed Property Division has once again set a new record for returning lost funds, with nearly $28 million worth of unclaimed property returned to individuals, businesses and organization over the last fiscal year. “I am once again proud to announce my Office continues to […] The post Treasurer Moore Announces Another Record-Breaking Year for Unclaimed Property Returns appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
State Historic Preservation 2024 annual work program announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) announces the proposed Annual Work Program for the 2024-2025 Historic Preservation Program is now available for review and comment. The work program describes the activities and programs the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will undertake as part of its continuing efforts to assist communities and residents of the state in preserving the physical evidence of our history.
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