Open in NewsBreak

Fort Loudon

See all locations
Customize your news
47°F
publisher avatar

LATEST NEWS

washco-md.net

website

Washington County Completes Smithsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (November 6, 2026) – The Washington County Division of Environmental Management, Department of Water Quality, has completed an Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) upgrade and expansion of the Smithsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant, improving nutrient removal capabilities and increasing capacity to accommodate planned growth. The project increased the...

Washington County, MD · 1d
article img

The Herald-Mail

partner publisher · 11.1K followers
article img

Veterans Day events in Hagerstown, Smithsburg, Sharpsburg and more

(This story was updated to add the Hancock Veterans Day dinner, Boonsboro program at the high school and North Hagerstown High Veterans Day program ; the speaker for the Vietnam War monument service; and where Hagerstown officials are laying wreaths at local war memorials.) A variety of Veterans Day events will be held in Washington County. Many of the events will occur on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, but some will happen the following weekend. Wednesday, Nov. 11 Joint Veterans Council of Washington County ceremony at Marty Snook Park The Joint Veterans Council of Washington County will host its Veterans Day ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Memorial Garden in Martin "Marty" L. Snook Memorial Park, 17901 Halfway Blvd. in Halfway. This is a rain or shine event. The keynote speaker will be retired Army Master Sgt. Omer Eugene Smith, who lives in Florida and is originally from the Mapleville area in Washington County, said Jim "Pint" Kline, president of the Joint Veterans Council. Smith's military service took him to Korea, Germany and military installations around the U.S., including Fort Ritchie, Fort Lewis, Fort Monmouth and Fort Stewart, according to bio info Kline shared. For

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

Franklin County Free Press

publisher · 10.5K followers

Keystone Health Offers Free Walk-In HIV, Hepatitis C and STD Testing

Keystone Health will offer free walk-in testing for HIV, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases on six dates in November at Keystone Urgent Care, 133 W. Catherine St., Suite 100, Chambersburg. Testing will be available:. Friday, Nov. 6, from 5–7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Chambersburg, PA · 1d
article img

localnews1.org

website

Hagerstown revisits Climb Farm annexation amid Washington County lawsuit

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown officials are taking additional steps to confirm the validity of the proposed Climb Farm annexation after Washington County challenged whether the property owners consented. At a Nov. 3 work session, the Hagerstown City Council reviewed a request to ratify the annexation petition and approve additional...

Hagerstown, MD · 1d
article img

Franklin County Free Press

publisher · 13.2K followers

Free Medicare Open Enrollment Seminar Set for November 10

The Office of Congressman John Joyce will host a free Medicare Open Enrollment seminar Tuesday, November 10, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Chambersburg Senior Activity Center, 2593 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg. The session is open to all Franklin County residents age 60 and older. Sharon Graham, regional administrator for...

Chambersburg, PA · 2d

UPI News

partner publisher · 792.7K followers

Pennsylvania DOH confirms sixth measles death amid outbreak

Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed a sixth measles-related death amid the state's ongoing outbreak.

Pennsylvania · 2d

Lovely Garden Roots

partner publisher · 15.3K followers

Wooded Corners of a Yard Can Keep a 6- to 12-Inch Layer of Leaves, Penn State Extension Says, While Mulch Around Trees Should Stop at 4 Inches

Penn State Extension's Annette MaCoy says wooded corners can keep 6 to 12 inches of leaves, while leaf mulch around trees and shrubs stops at 4 inches.

Franklin County, PA · 1d

theslateonline.com

website

Footballs comeback bid ends in heartbreak on Senior Day

The Shippensburg University football team suffered a heartbreaking 35-32 loss to Shepherd on Saturday in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division action on Senior Day at Seth Grove Stadium. The Raiders recognized nine seniors during a pregame ceremony: AJ Baldwin, Debo Bumbrey, Nick Castorina, Riley Gunnels, Dave Hines Jr.,...

Shippensburg, PA · 2d

washco-md.net

website

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Wishard Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 6, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary road closure on Wishard Road on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to accommodate pipe replacement work. The closure will affect Wishard Road between Maryland Route 494 and a point approximately...

Washington County, MD · 1d

localnews1.org

website

Washington County outlines proposed data center regulations, sets 2027 timeline

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County officials have shared proposed rules for data center development. These include minimum distances from homes, noise limits, energy guidelines and environmental protections. The county will review these proposals through a series of Planning Commission meetings until 2027. At a Board of County Commissioners meeting,...

Washington County, MD · 18h

localnews1.org

website

Waynesboro sophomore Morgan Jones aims high at PIAA cross country championships

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Waynesboro Area Senior High School sophomore Morgan Jones is going places – 3.1 miles at a time. After a highly successful cross country regular season, Jones kicked it into high gear. She finished fourth at the Mid-Penn Conference championship meet. Jones then placed 17th in...

Waynesboro, PA · 1d

localnews1.org

website

School officials examine how Chromebooks support learning

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – It’s all about balance. That’s the message conveyed during a presentation on Chromebooks presented during a Waynesboro Area School Board meeting Oct. 27 by Keith McCray, director of innovation and instructional technology; Dr. Diane McCallum, assistant superintendent; and Nic Erickson, director of technology services.

Waynesboro, PA · 1d

theslateonline.com

website

Women’s Soccer Ends Season with Loss Against Millersville

Shippensburg (4-10-3, 2-10-2) hosted Millersville (10-4-3, 7-4-3) on Wednesday night, closing out their season with a 5-2 loss. After trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Raiders came back to take a 2-1 lead in the second half, only to be overtaken as the Marauders scored four consecutive goals. Millersville forward Aubrey...

Shippensburg, PA · 2d