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Therese Thomas

Therese Thomas Therese “Moel” Thomas peacefully left this world one week before her 87th birthday with her loving goddaughter, Nori Slater (Love) by her side. Born in Rusk County, Texas, to Wilma Gartman and Asbury Lawrence Burt Heaton, Moel grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas with her sister, Sondra, who[Read More…]

Fireworks at Fairgrounds Park on July 4th

The City of Hagerstown’ s Parks & Recreation Division will set the stage for yet an- other dazzling pyrotechnic spectacle, as the annual fire- works display celebrates In- dependence Day with a barrage of brilliant colors bursting in air above the city on Thursday, July 4th. The 2024 Fireworks at[Read More…]

Concrete has been laid

The concrete for the new splash pad has been poured and is curing before the final coating can be applied. The various water features for the splash pad will be added later as well. While the concrete is curing, there will be work done to install the plumbing and electrical[Read More…]

New HPD vehicle on the road

The first of five new 2024 Ford Interceptors for the Hancock Police Department is on the streets of Hancock. The Interceptors are fitted and made specifically for the Hancock Police with various lights on different areas of the vehicle, spot lights and alley lights, safety equipment inside, computer and mounts,[Read More…]

Summer reading at Hancock Branch Library

The Hancock Branch of Washington County Free Library is hosting summer reading activities for all ages. July 10-11:30 a.m. Nature Adventure all-ages Storytime. A Nature Adventure edition of our Story Time. The program is geared toward pre-K through K, but during the summer months, older children are welcome to attend[Read More…]

Flags for heroes

The Hancock Rotary Club is honoring local heroes with their annual Field of Flags in Widmeyer Park. Each flag is sponsored by loved ones. The flags were placed in the park on Monday, July 1, and will remain until Monday, July 8.

Berkeley Springs man charged in Washington County solicitation sweep

A Berkeley Springs man was among three men charged on Tuesday, June 25 in a Maryland investigation into the sexual solicitation of minors. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday their Digital Investigations & Forensics Unit, aided by the Criminal Investigations Unit, conducted an operation that sought out human[Read More…]

Maryland launches Cannabis Workforce Development effort

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the Cannabis Workforce Development Program, an effort of the Maryland Cannabis Administration. The new program aims to train and support workers for Maryland’s growing cannabis industries. Recreational cannabis became legal a year ago, on July 1, 2023. Medical cannabis became legal[Read More…]

Chilled Cocoa Crawl returns for summer holiday weekend

The third annual Chilled Cocoa Crawl  will take place in Berkeley Springs this Friday, July 5 from 4-8 p.m. Well known for their December Cocoa Crawl event, Hometown Holidays in Berkeley Springs is excited to present a chilled version again this summer. Businesses from Berkeley Springs have come together to[Read More…]