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Martinsburg man sentenced in July 2023 shooting in strip mall parking lot near Hagerstown
A Martinsburg, W.Va.-area man was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in state prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to second-degree assault in a July shooting in a strip mall parking lot east of Hagerstown. Washington County Circuit Court Judge Mark K. Boyer sentenced Taevon James Davis, 20, to 10 years in...
Hagerstown aviation technology students show their skills at industry gathering in Chicago
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — A team of aerospace maintenance students in Hagerstown returned from a national aviation conference where they put their skills to the test. The students competed in, what is referred to as, the Olympics for aircraft technology skills. “We learned all the different components manufactured, little things that add up […]
Parts Of Shookstown Rd In Frederick To Be Closed Later This Year
It will allow for road improvements. Frederick, Md (KM) Shookstown Road between Waverly Drive, and Bowers Road and Kemp Lane will be closed later this year. The City of Frederick says Gambrill View Development of Fairfax, Va., has requested the closured so road improvements can take place.. The closure will...
Fifth-oldest Pennsylvania winery voted best winery in Tristate area
ORRTANNA, Pa. (WHTM) — The Adams County Winery was recently voted the Best Winery in the Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia Tristate area by Verstandig Media. According to the Adams County Winery, Verstandig’s online contest ran throughout the month of February to early March and allowed participants to nominate their favorite businesses in a variety of categories which included the food & beverage industry, pet care companies, and community service organizations.
Philly to cut ribbon on 700-acre solar farm in Adams County
KYW Newsradio and Audacy news stations around the country are taking a deep dive into the state of the environment. This month … after years of delay, Philadelphia will cut the ribbon on a solar farm in Adams County.
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.
School board member accuses Upper Adams of nepotism
A school board member accused Upper Adams School District of nepotism during a discussion regarding the district’s dental hygienist. Board member Tricia Plank raised the concern at Tuesday’s meeting while the board discussed a new contract that would increase the pay of dental hygienist Robin Brewer by up to $2,500.
Possible property tax increase in Frederick County has county leaders, residents divided
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announced her proposed budget for 2025. In that announcement, she included a proposal to increase the property tax by 4.7%. The proposal states the tax rate will increase from $1.06 per $100 to $1.11 per $100. Fitzwater says the extra funds will be […]
Quincy village to continue police services
QUINCY — After hearing from the public Tuesday night, the Quincy Village Council voted to keep its police department, cutting back to three people and a part-timer to raise salaries. The department will be without any officers starting April 25. Kasey Cappella, the last officer, resigned after seven months...
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