The Washington County Free Library is once again pleased to announce its annual Writers & Poets Contest that begins on January 15. The contest includes five age divisions: children in grades two-three; grades four-five; grades six-eight; grades nine-12 and adult. Entries will be accepted between January 15 and March 15.[Read More…]
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90-day legislative session begins today at Maryland statehouse
by Kate Shunney New and seasoned Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis today, Wednesday, January 11 to kick off the 2023 Legislative Session in the 445th session of the Maryland General Assembly. The 90-day session ends on April 10. Political observers predict that this session will have a different pace,[Read More…]
Hagerstown man admits to role in international drug trafficking
A Hagerstown, Md., man has admitted to his role in an expansive drug trafficking conspiracy that spanned several states. According to court documents, Daniel Inoa-Rodriguez, also known as “Danny,” 23, was heard on wiretap phone calls, talking with other known defendants about drug deliveries. One of the conversations revolved around[Read More…]
Panthers pounce over Hornets 67-25
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock High School varsity boys’ basketball team overwhelmed the Hyndman Charter School Hornets in a league battle last Tuesday, January 3 in Pennsylvania. With a final score of 67-25, the Panthers dominated the game from the jump, scoring 26 points in the first quarter. The Hornets[Read More…]
2023 C&O Canal winter bird survey set for January 21
Join Potomac Valley Audubon volunteer Bill Telfair on January 21 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. for his annual C&O Canal Winter Bird Survey along a 3-mile stretch of the canal towpath (MP 71, 72 and 73). For over 20 years, birds along the entire 185 miles of the C&O Canal have[Read More…]
Warfordsburg man jailed for keeping numerous firearms illegally, others charged for theft & indecent assault
by Geoff Fox Pennsylvania State Police arrested a Warfordsburg man after he was found to have multiple firearms in his possession. According to a public information release report, on December 14, 2022 at a residence in the 1400 block of Hill Road, Pennsylvania State Police from McConnellsburg obtained and served[Read More…]
Cristie Ann Swain
Cristie Ann Swain 1966-2022 Cristie Ann Swain, 56, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away from ovarian cancer on December 26, 2022 at home with her wife, Vaun. Cristie was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1966, to Richard Swain and the late Patricia (Taylor) Swain. She was a 1984 graduate[Read More…]
Edward Sylvester Cain, Jr.
Edward Sylvester Cain, Jr. 1957-2023 Edward Sylvester Cain, Jr., age 65 of Milton, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born October 21, 1957 in Berkeley Springs. W.Va., a son of the late Edward Sylvester Cain, Sr. and Emma Lee Kaylor Cain. He is preceded in death by two sisters,[Read More…]
Cindy Lea Barker LeBlanc
Cindy Lea Barker LeBlanc 1957-2022 Cindy Lea Barker LeBlanc, age 65, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on December 30, 2022 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va. Born January 9, 1957 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Harold Zane Barker, Sr. and Patricia Llewellyn[Read More…]
Kevin Lynn Graham
Kevin Lynn Graham 1969-2023 Kevin Lynn Graham, age 53, of Hagerstown, Md., died on Monday, January 2, 2023 of natural causes. He was born on March 7, 1969 in Hagerstown, Md. and was the pride and joy of the late Lenwood Paul “Buddy” Graham of Berkeley Springs and his surviving[Read More…]
