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Virginia man dies after single-vehicle crash in Washington County, Md.
A Virginia man died Thursday after being ejected from the van he was driving when it crashed into a guardrail and overturned along Greencastle Pike west of Hagerstown, according to Maryland State Police. Taiveon Gayles, 22, of Farmville, Va., was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:21 p.m., Sgt. Adam...
Gettysburg woman stopped for DUI had 2-year-old in car, police claim
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — State Police on Thursday announced the arrest of a Gettysburg woman suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol with a 2-year-old child in her car. Anastasia Siperko, 27, of Gettysburg, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child Thursday after a State Police trooper pulled over her 2007 Toyota Prius, which was spotted speeding on the first block of Hilltown Road in Franklin Township at about 6 p.m., police said.
Cats are a mystery to me. A bigger mystery was why they wanted to hang out near my dog.
Recent changes to Washington County's animal control ordinance reminded me of some local residents I met years ago. The changes to which I refer involve the definition of "community cats" and protections for the people who, well, protect them. I lived for a long time in a delightful cottage near City Park, which is...
Frederick County Council Votes To Bring Back Immigrant Affairs Commission
Its goal is to meet the unique needs of the local immigrant community. Frederick, Md (KM) In a six-to-one vote on Tuesday, the Frederick County Council approved a resolution to re-authorize the Immigrant Affairs Commission. The IAC was established in 2021, but was only expected to last two years. It was required to issue a report before it disbanded.
Fairfield farm to host 2nd Ag Appreciation Day
Extended evening hours will offer more time on Saturday for visitors to take in the animals, machinery and products at the second annual Agricultural Appreciation Day hosted by Matson Farm in Fairfield. “We expanded the hours to see if that suits more people,” said Connie Matson, who owns the beef...
Road work on S. Edgewood Dr. at Paul Smith Blvd. to cause traffic delays April 22-23
Weather permitting, on Monday, April 22, work crews from C. William Hetzer Inc. will be milling and repaving a section of South Edgewood Drive near Paul Smith Boulevard outside of Funkstown. The contractor will use flagmen to direct traffic in each direction through the work area. Motorists should expect temporary...
Two People Stabbed, Suspect Found Dead In Frederick Home (Developing)
Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on April 15, officers from the Frederick Police Department were called to a home in the 1300 block of Hampshire Drive to investigate a reported stabbing involving three people who knew each other. During the initial investigation, it was determined that two people known to the...
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