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Washington County Commission signs off on budget for fiscal year 2025
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — In western Maryland, the Washington County Commission has approved a $368 million budget for fiscal year 2025. While the commission voted not to raise taxes, the commission president had hoped for more funding for schools and programs to help senior citizens. “We have a growing community,” commission president, John […]
When is a moose not a moose? When it's an elk!
Confusion reigned supreme on Monday's "The Final 5," when we misidentified a photo of an elk as a moose. Thankfully, FOX 5 viewer Mike in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia set Jim Lokay straight. Here he is, explaining what went wrong with the help of producer Loreto Cruz and FOX 5 meteorologist Caitlin Roth.
State track: Boonsboro's Caroline Matthews is golden again
Boonsboro senior Caroline Matthews delivered one of the feel-good stories of the year at the Maryland State Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Wednesday at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex. Matthews, who was one of the state's top distance runners before dealing with a number of health issues, returned to glory in her final state meet, winning the title in the Class 1A girls 3,200. ...
Charles Town picks and analysis: May 24, 2024
Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:. 3. Candy TricksShould be a handful after decent efforts in special weight company. 5. Cedar’s ImageFinished behind number six after wide journey in last; blinkers on.
Owners of three West Virginia businesses admit to tax fraud, required to pay nearly $700,000
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The owners of three West Virginia businesses have admitted to tax fraud. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, the owners of three Inwood businesses have admitted to failing to pay $300,000 in income taxes. Mark L. Peters, 55, and Aimee Michelle Peters, 52, the owners and operators of Pizza Oven; Dragonfly […]
County commissioners pass a new budget by one vote during a contentious discussion
The Washington County Commissioners on Tuesday approved new budgets for Fiscal Year 2025 — just. After some occasionally heated discussion, the commissioners voted 3-2 to approve an FY 2025 operating budget of more than $368 million and a capital budget totaling $65.8 million. Commissioners' President John Barr and Commissioner Wayne Keefer voted against approval.
Mountaineer Food Bank Distribution schedule 5/22-5/24
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced the planned distribution schedule for its Mobile Pantry for the period of 5/22 – 5/24. Mountaineer Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry distribution for the week will begin in Raleigh County at Linda K. Epling Stadium on Wednesday, the 22nd and will conclude with a stop in Hancock […]
NY weather update: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Washington County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 4 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Washington County. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches). "At 4 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Salem,...
Longtime Town Recorder ready to pass baton to Town Council member
SHEPHERDSTOWN — After years of serving as the Corporation of Shepherdstown’s Town Recorder, Lori Robertson said she realized she was ready to step down from the position of second-in-command to the mayor. And so, when she learned that fellow Town Council member Chris Stroech was interested in the position, she said she felt like she had finally been given the sign that it was time to step back and only run for a regular position on the Town Council during the Municipal Election on June 4.
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