National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2022 Theme for this preparedness month is “A Lasting Legacy.” “The life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a[Read More…]
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Washington County part of COVID monitoring through wastewater treatment plant tracking
The City of Hagerstown’ s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), in separate studies with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has been collecting wastewater samples from the plant since January in order to analyze them for signs of and tendencies related[Read More…]
Martha’s House holding events, looking to expand programs
by Geoff Fox In early 2020, Martha’s House closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remained closed for two years until March 2022 when it was reopened for a March birthday party. And looking forward, there are a number of events scheduled between September 7 and December 13. Interfaith[Read More…]
Fastback flashback to 1967
Grab that flag!
Hancock Harvest Festival hits town end of September
Hancock In Motion will be sponsoring the Hancock Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. along Main Street. There will be vendors, food, games, and a baby contest on Saturday, September 24, with a Hometown Cruise-in Car Show on Sunday, September 25. Medieval Days will[Read More…]
Hancock Fall schedules
Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach: Shawnda Wills • Thursday, September 8 at 6 p.m. Hancock High School hosts Southern Fulton • Monday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m. the Panthers travel to Northern Garrett • Wednesday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. the Panthers travel to Saint Maria Goretti High School • Friday,[Read More…]
Sounds of summer at Kirkwood
ZED by Duane M. Abel
Benjamin Keith Douglas
Benjamin Keith Douglas 1996-2022 Benjamin Keith Douglas, age 25, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in Cross Junction, Va. as the result of a vehicle accident. Born November 9, 1996 at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of Keith Elwood and Cara Lee Michael Douglas, of[Read More…]
