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Cockroaches, unsafe food temps among violations in Washington County inspections

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Food safety inspections conducted across Washington County in October found violations involving improper food temperatures, pest activity, sanitation, food storage and equipment maintenance at restaurants, grocery stores, schools and other food service facilities. The inspections included comprehensive reviews, complaint investigations, ownership-change inspections and follow-up visits. Several...

Washington County, MD · 4d
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Bottom Road to close for three days near Williamsport

A section of Bottom Road near Williamsport will close for several hours each day Nov. 16-18 while crews clear debris and mow along the roadway. The Washington County Highway Department plans to close Bottom Road between the Tannery and the train tracks at the Quarry from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, according to a community announcement. Crews will use the closure to clear debris and perform mowing operations. Alternative routes will be available for motorists during the work. For more information, contact Washington County's Public Relations and Marketing Department at pr@washco-md.net. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Bottom Road to close for three days near Williamsport

Williamsport, MD · 1d

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We Ranked The Best Small Towns In West Virginia For A Winter Getaway And Here’s Who Made The Cut

One small mountain town here sits above 3,100 feet, and another treats visitors to spring water that stays around 74 degrees all winter long. I love that a single state can offer both a snowy ski hub and a warm soak. West Virginia gets serious about winter. One town on...

West Virginia · 3d
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Truist to close four branches in Hagerstown, Frederick areas

Truist Bank will close four branches in the Hagerstown and Frederick County, Maryland, areas in February 2027. The decision was based on a review of branch usage and client preferences. Customer accounts will not be affected, and clients can use other branches, online banking, or the mobile app. Truist is...

Hagerstown, MD · 3d
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Maryland Road Closures Listed Saturday: I-70, I-68, US 13, US 50 and More

State records list planned closures on I-70, I-68, US 13, US 50 and other routes in Western Maryland, the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland for Saturday, Nov. 14. The post Maryland Road Closures Listed Saturday: I-70, I-68, US 13, US 50 and More appeared first on TANTV .

Maryland · 6h

The Herald-Mail

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Shepherd wins Washington County Commissioners seat in Maryland

(This story was updated to reflect the complete, but unofficial results.) Democratic challenger Lara Shepherd has won the fifth Washington County Commissioners seat by 335 votes after final mail-in ballots were counted Friday, Nov. 13, according to complete and unofficial results. Shepherd retook the lead over incumbent Republican John Barr after provisional and mail-in ballots were counted Thursday and her lead widened Friday. Incumbent Washington County Board of Education member Mike Guessford secured re-election by 152 votes over challenger Robin Merchant-Spickler for the third seat up for election on the seven-member school board, according to complete, but unofficial results posted on the Maryland State Board of Elections website. The last mail-in ballots were counted Friday. Mail-in ballots had to be postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 3, and received by the election board by 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Shepherd will be the first Democrat on the five-seat Board of County Commissioners since current Hagerstown Councilman Kristin Aleshire was a county commissioner and lost his re-election bid to that board in 2010. She will become the fifth woman to serve on the county board and the first since 2014 when Republican Ruth Anne Callaham lost her re-election bid in that year's

Washington County, MD · 1d

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This Charming Little Maryland Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

There’s a moment when you first drive into Thurmont, Maryland, when the mountains appear in front of you and the flags are lining the street and the whole scene looks so unreasonably pleasant that your first instinct is to check if there’s a catch. There isn’t one.

Thurmont, MD · 4d

Country Herald

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Maryland Thanksgiving Travel: Baltimore, MD Whiteout Dangers

Thanksgiving travelers should prepare for unexpected whiteouts, slippery highways and rapidly changing visibility across Maryland.

Maryland · 11h

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Waynesboro school board member censured over alcohol use

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Area School District Director Linda Zimmerman has vowed to file defamation charges against fellow board members after she was censured for coming to board meetings while impaired by alcohol at the board meeting this week. Zimmerman, whose term expires in December 2027, was accused last...

Waynesboro, PA · 2d

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This West Virginia Candy Shop Is Stocked With Treats You Probably Haven’t Seen Since You Were A Kid

Somewhere in West Virginia, a candy shop sells candy canes that taste like chicken noodle soup, and yes, they’re real. They sit just a few steps away from Turkish delight and bins of old-fashioned candy you can buy by the pound. The shelves also hold the stuff of childhood...

Berkeley Springs, WV · 2d

Maryland Matters

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Blue wave meets blue line in Frederick, as sheriff’s race just one of Democrats’ wins

After losing three times to Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, Democratic challenger Karl Bickel swamped the veteran sheriff at the polls this year -- the clearest evidence that the blue wave that swept the county last week also washed over Frederick County.

Frederick County, MD · 12h

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Forecast isn’t helping firefighters in Morgan County

BERKELEY SPRING, W.Va. — While much of West Virginia has seen rainfall in the past couple of days, the place which needs it the most remains dry with winds picking up. “We’re starting to get some wind. We had a small amount (of rain) yesterday, but that’s been it and there’s no rain in the forecast for days,” said Marshall Younker, Communications Director for the Morgan County Office of Emergency Management.

Morgan County, WV · 1d

The Herald-Mail

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Rare Civil War photo could show Stonewall Jackson in camp

The Falling Waters Battlefield Association will explore whether a relatively unknown Civil War photograph shows Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson during a free presentation Nov. 12 in Spring Mills. The program, "Is It Stonewall?" begins at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Public Library, 1255 TJ Jackson Drive, according to a community announcement. A detailed slide presentation will examine the photograph, which may show Jackson in camp. Only two wartime photographs of Jackson are known, and both are studio portraits. The presentation will review the history of the photograph and the evidence for and against identifying the figure as Jackson. According to the announcement, confirming a third wartime photograph, particularly a full-length outdoor image, would be a remarkable discovery. The program is free and open to the public. For information or directions, call 304-263-7242. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Rare Civil War photo could show Stonewall Jackson in camp

Berkeley County, WV · 3d

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Frederick County Wildfire 100% Contained After Burning 63 Acres on North Mountain

Frederick County, Virginia — A wildfire that burned about 63 acres on North Mountain in Frederick County is now 100% contained, and residents who were evacuated have returned home, county officials said. The fire broke out Monday in the North Mountain/Gore area, between Cove Campground and Shawneeland, and threatened...

Frederick County, VA · 3d

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Truist to Shutter Four Branches in Hagerstown, Frederick Areas Next February

Truist is closing four bank branches across Washington and Frederick counties early next year, with two locations shutting down in the Hagerstown area and two more in Frederick County. The closures are set for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2027, giving customers a few months' notice before the doors lock for good.

Hagerstown, MD · 9h

The Herald-Mail

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Vote not scheduled yet on controversial Hagerstown annexation

Hagerstown officials will not vote this month on a proposed annexation that could lead to a potential data center, officials said Tuesday, Nov. 10. Hagerstown Mayor Bill McIntire, after a work session at which city officials discussed the proposed Burkholder-McDade annexation, told The Herald-Mail a vote won't be scheduled on the matter until the City Council is "completely comfortable with everything." City Administrator Scott Nicewarner added that more information needs to be shared with the public before that vote. City officials, during the work session, talked with planning staff about the proposed annexation as well as the potential need to update zoning and land management code regarding data centers. An Oct. 27 city public hearing about the proposed annexation of 172 acres, north of U.S. 40 and Logistics Boulevard and west of McDade Road, drew many commenters opposed to the annexation due to the potential for a data center. Moshe Rubin, chief financial officer for Diversified Capital, has said that while there is no end user identified for the site, a data center is under serious consideration for the site. Concerns commenters raised during the hearing about a potential data center include the impact on electric rates, water use, potential

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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Two Mountains, One Long Night: Tri-State Crews Battle Fires in Morgan County, W.Va., and Frederick County, Va.

Two separate mountain fires broke out Monday, Nov. 9, in neighboring states, pulling firefighters from Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia up steep, leaf-covered slopes and keeping crews on the fire lines through the night. One fire burned along the western slope of Cacapon Mountain in Morgan County, W.Va., just...

Morgan County, WV · 3d

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Celebrate an Olde Tyme Christmas in Harpers Ferry

Two December weekends bring carolers, carriage rides, and festive markets to historic Harpers Ferry. Step back in time and celebrate the holidays in historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, during Olde Tyme Christmas, December 4–6 and 12–13, 2026. This annual 19th-century-themed holiday celebration features an opening ceremony, a tree...

Harpers Ferry, WV · 3d

DC News Now

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Western Maryland artisans ready to showcase their crafts on fall tour

Next week starts the 45th annual network studio tour through the countryside, a great way to help Santa choose some creative gifts to place under the tree.

Washington County, MD · 1d