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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 · 3d
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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 · 3h
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Update on close Washington County commissioners, school board races

Democratic challenger Lara Shepherd has taken a 230-vote lead over Republican incumbent John Barr for the fifth Washington County Commissioners seat with the last ballots still to be counted on Friday, Nov. 13. Incumbent Washington County Board of Education member Mike Guessford was still leading challenger Robin Merchant-Spickler for the third school board spot after more provisional and mail-in ballots were counted Thursday, Nov. 12, according to the Maryland State Board of Elections website. The results are incomplete and unofficial, with the election results expected to be certified on Friday, Nov. 13, after the last mail-in ballots are counted. Mail-in ballots can still be counted if they are postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 3, and received by the election board by 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. If Shepherd is elected, she would 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 would become the first woman to serve on the county commissioners since 2014 when Republican Ruth Anne Callaham lost her re-election bid in that year's primary. Barr has served four terms on the county board —

Washington County, MD · 6h

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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 · 2d
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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 · 2d

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Cacapon State Park wildfire in W.Va. reaches 275 acres, 65% contained

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Firefighters have contained 65% of a 275-acre wildfire at Cacapon Resort State Park in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, where crews are working to prevent the flames from reaching nearby homes. The W.Va. Division of Forestry reported Thursday evening that firefighters had established new containment...

Morgan County, WV · 16h

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Winchester promoter of 23 years dies

Doug Timmons, the longest-tenured promoter in Winchester (Va.) Speedway history who also supported numerous Late Model racers at Winchester and Hagerstown (Md.) Speedway over many decades, died early Tuesday morning at a Washington, D.C.-area hospital. His passing was reported by retired racer Alan Sagi, who heard the news from family members. The Hagerstown resident, who died of heart failure, was 80.

Hagerstown, MD · 3d

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Wonder opens Hagerstown restaurant with various cuisines

Wonder, a type of food hall, is holding a grand opening for its new Hagerstown restaurant on Thursday, Nov. 12. Wonder began with a soft opening at 18011 Garland Groh Blvd. on Monday, Nov. 9, in the Shoppes at Hagerstown, with folks able to sign up online for a discounted preview meal, according to a Facebook post by the Hagerstown Department of Planning & Economic Development. The first 100 orders on Thursday, on orders of $10 or more, will come with a Wonder Swag Bag, a company release states. Wonder also is partnering with the Maryland Food Bank on a roundup program. The ribbon cutting is at 10:15 a.m. Thursday. Wonder's Hagerstown hours are 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily, according to its website. Wonder is a food hall-type experience that a company release says features dishes inspired by celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay, Marcus Samuelsson and Michael Symon. A pamphlet in the Hagerstown restaurant states "Our award-winning chef partners teach us how to replicate their dishes, so each bite tastes like you're in their kitchen." Wonder promotes that diners can mix and match, ordering dishes from its Made at Wonder menus in a single order, according to Wonder.com. "Wonder

Hagerstown, MD · 2d

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Dunkin' and Jimmy John's expanding in Hagerstown area

The recently opened Dunkin' and Jimmy John's on Dual Highway, just east of downtown Hagerstown, will have a grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 14, according to a company announcement. The 330 Dual Highway restaurant opened in mid-October at the former site of a KFC that closed almost three years ago. A former M&T Bank at 17724 Garland Groh Blvd., in Hagerstown's West End, also is being renovated into a Dunkin' and Jimmy John's. That store is expected to open in the new year, said Desire Lovelace, manager of the Dual Highway store. That bank branch closed almost three years ago. A former bank drive-thru along Valley Mall Road also is slated to become at least a Jimmy John's, according to Lovelace and a sign at the site. That one also is expected to open in 2027. Thanksgiving favorites: What's Maryland's favorite Thanksgiving dessert and side dish? Grand opening details for new Dunkin' and Jimmy John's in Hagerstown Lovelace says she's been opening the Dual Highway drive-thru for coffee service starting at 4:30 a.m. The full service hours, including the lobby, are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, she said. The grand opening celebration for the Dual Highway store will reward

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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Prepare To Shop Til You Drop At This Enormous Maryland Outlet Mall Worth Driving For

Your wallet is about to have a very complicated relationship with Hagerstown Premium Outlets in Hagerstown, Maryland. This is the kind of place that makes you question every financial decision you’ve ever made, in the best possible way. Now to be honest about something right away. Most of you...

Hagerstown, MD · 3d

The Herald-Mail

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Truist to close four branches in Hagerstown, Frederick areas

Truist is closing two bank branches in the Hagerstown area and two in Frederick County, in early February 2027, a company spokesperson confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 10. Truist spokesperson Brian Davis said the following branches will close on Tuesday, Feb. 9: The Halfway branch at 17601 Virginia Ave. The branch at 1326 Salem Ave. in Hagerstown's West End. The Green Valley branch at 11323 Fingerboard Road in Monrovia, Maryland. The Middletown branch at 819 E. Main St. in Middletown. The Herald-Mail inquired whether Truist was planning to close branches in Washington County and adjacent counties, including Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties in West Virginia. Within the area The Herald-Mail inquired about, Davis said the four branches listed above were the ones he saw listed for closure. Truist officials decided to close those branches after taking a closer look at how clients were using those branches and how they prefer to bank, Davis said in an email. Asked if that had to do with less foot traffic, Davis said foot traffic was just one of several factors bank officials considered when it came to branch usage and client preferences. Davis said Truist officials have or are reaching out

Hagerstown, MD · 2d

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Midstate county records state’s highest voter turnout

(WHTM)– A central Pennsylvania county reported the highest voter turnout in the state in the November 2026 General Election. November’s general election made history as the Democratic Party recorded its first trifecta since 1993. The Democrats secured the Senate, the House, and the governorship in the election. The party elected Senate Majority leaders for the […]

Cumberland County, PA · 4h

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 · 2d

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City council weighs annexation of Washington County land for data center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Hagerstown City Council is exploring annexing 172 acres in Washington County to attract a new business, possibly a data center. Council sees the move as a way to head off a projected $10 million budget deficit. Last month, the head of Maryland’s Tech Council told city hall a data center on the annexed site could close most of that budget gap.

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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Franklin County commissioners met today where they discussed hunger and homelessness

The Franklin County Commissioners met this morning since tomorrow is Veterans Day and the offices will be closed. The discussion focused on hunger and homelessness, including recognition of a local nonprofit that has helped provide food to area seniors. Among the presentations will be recognition by the county’s Aging Department...

Franklin County, PA · 2d

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Washington County Commission OKs $2.3 million in jail renovations; backs Hagerstown road plan

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a $2.3 million renovation contract for the county detention center Tuesday and endorsed a state highway proposal that would preserve downtown Hagerstown parking while accommodating bicyclists. Commissioners also delayed a $1.27 million software contract over concerns about rising costs,...

Washington County, MD · 1d

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County Commissioners Side with Hagerstown on Dual Highway Plan, Citing Parking, Transit and E-Bike Concerns

The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 on Tuesday to send a letter to the Maryland State Highway Administration supporting the City of Hagerstown’s preferred design for a state pedestrian safety project on US 40. The vote puts the city and the county on the same side as the state decides whether to add bike lanes through downtown.

Hagerstown, MD · 2d

Franklin County Free Press

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Washington County Health Department Hiring Program Coordinator

The Washington County Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Coordinator Special Programs position through Wednesday, Nov. 18. The position involves managing programs and initiatives, preparing grant proposals, monitoring budgets and supervising staff. Program areas include chronic disease prevention and control, bicycle safety and nutrition education. Applicants must have...

Washington County, MD · 1d

Franklin County Free Press

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McConnellsburg Girls Reach State Quarterfinals; Boys’ Season Ends

McConnellsburg’s boys soccer team ended its season with a 5-1 loss to Lancaster County Christian in the first round of the PIAA Class A playoffs Nov. 10. Lancaster County Christian led 2-0 at halftime and added two goals before Hoyt Glenn scored McConnellsburg’s lone goal off a pass from Grady Shives with 14 minutes remaining. The Lions answered in the same minute. Ben Walker scored twice for Lancaster County Christian, which outshot McConnellsburg 33-16.

Mcconnellsburg, PA · 1d

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Maryland Lists Lane Closures on I-95, I-81, US 13 and I-895 Toll Plaza

State road-closure records posted Nov. 11 list planned lane or shoulder closures on I-95, I-81, US 13 and the I-895 northbound toll plaza. None gives an end time, and three do not say why. Drivers should check Maryland's CHART 511 service for current conditions. The post Maryland Lists Lane Closures on I-95, I-81, US 13 and I-895 Toll Plaza appeared first on TANTV .

Washington County, MD · 1d