A number or rallies — or protests — have been going on for at least a month in Washington County One of those rallies occurred at Hagerstown's Public Square on May 1 — a day that historically is known as May Day or International Workers' Day also has supported the local Indivisible's rallies and co-hosted a large rally at Public Square on April 5 May 6 public hearing: Washington County May 6 rate hearing for landfill, utility and airport fees Indivisible is a grassroots movement with local groups whose mission is to "elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda," according to Indivisble.org Williams said there was a local Indivisible group during the first Trump administration The current Washington County Indivisible group formed this year The group is nonpartisan and its participants have included Republicans Democrats and people who are not affiliated with a political party ran unsuccessfully for Washington County commissioner in 2022 The objectives listed on the local Indivisible's website include protecting good governance workers' rights and democracy; restoring fairness to elections Williams said Indivisible's concerns about the Trump administration's agenda include threats against democracy and the Constitution The group also has drawn attention to concerns about changes or potential changes to public comment policies at local Board of County Commissioners and Board of Education meetings have commented at those meetings about the policies The county recently went through a period where it stopped live streaming the public comments portion of its meetings while officials revamped the public comments policy The school board also has been considering making changes to the public comment policy for its meetings May 13 public hearing: Proposed Hagerstown budget hikes property tax rates to boost public safety An April 5 rally the local Indivisible and United Democrats groups co-hosted at Hagerstown's Public Square drew around 600 people It was held in conjunction with a "Hands Off! National Day of Action," with 1,000 protests scheduled across the country that day Organizers took aim at Trump administration policies and the Department of Goverment Efficiency The April 5 protests were organized by a coalition of more than 150 grassroots organizations Williams said the message that day was basically about keeping the Trump administration's hands off of the Constitution Medicaid and other things that were "under attack." People stood on the four corners of the downtown square with signs and waved at cars with people in vehicles often honking or showing thumbs up Look back at May Day 2025: Thousands rally against Trump, Musk in nationwide May Day protests on April 24 to support Social Security workers and the work they are doing was held in conjunction with different organizations across the country The local group presented a thank-you card to local Social Security workers, a flower arrangement and a copy of the letter signed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and dozens of other members of Congress urging the Social Security Administration to keep its field offices open There also was a recent march in Smithsburg protesting problems with DOGE and cuts to Veterans Affairs including the effect on services for veterans Rally participants marched from Veterans Park through town to the top of the hill near the schools complex and back to the park The May 1 rally at Public Square drew about 120 people May Day is traditionally a day in support of labor so that was the rally's main theme bargaining rights and the postal service and local letter carriers union since there's been talk about privatizing the postal service What's that?!: 'It's a snake!' Ocean City, Md., sighting on beach becomes viral sensation Williams said he expects rally events to continue in the local area. An Indivisible group is forming in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania and the two groups have supported each other Washington County Indivisible shares information about upcoming rallies it organizes as well as other rallies whose ideals and objectives fit with Indivisible The latter includes a May 18 rally in downtown Hagerstown organized by other people to peacefully protest for LGBTQ rights This information can be found on the group's website at wcindivisible.weebly.com and also on its Facebook page People have to join the Facebook group to see content posted there Clark said the United Democrats of Washington County also shares information about Indivisible's upcoming rallies on its Facebook page The local Democrats club supports Indivisible's objectives and is concerned about attacks on the Constitution The local Democrats club is concerned about DOGE and the effects of its moves "What's going on right now is not good and we are trying to fight back," she said of concerns about the Trump administration's agenda Many of Indivisible's events also are listed online at Mobilize Williams said Indivisible leaders expect the events to be "nonviolent High school sports: Who led the way at the CMC Large School Track & Field Championships? AutoZone opened a new Hagerstown-area store on Saturday off of Sharpsburg Pike south of Hagerstown This is AutoZone's fifth Hagerstown-area store The store is at 10301 Ezra Drive off of Sharpsburg Pike The AutoZone is part of The Shops at Sharpsburg Pike development according to a Washington County Planning Commission document Jones said the store will have about 10 employees In addition to selling automotive-related parts and supplies AutoZone provides services such as testing and changing batteries changing wipers and doing diagnostic testing on check engine lights AutoZone also delivers to commercial customers such as mechanics shops That service also will be coming to the new store which hopefully increases delivery times to commercial customers in the area Voting ends May 8: Which Hagerstown-area Mexican restaurant is your favorite? Vote for your fav in our poll Unfortunately for the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, they've picked up this season where they left off last year, when they finished with the worst record in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball The team has two wins through its first nine games and has lost five straight But there's still a long way to go in the 125-game regular season and plenty of time to try to right the ship Gary Mattis has nine hits in 27 at-bats and leads the Boxcars in batting average (.333) Errol Robinson leads Hagerstown in extra-base hits (5) and RBIs (7) while Chad Sedio and Ossie Abreu share the team lead in home runs with two each Relief pitcher Rafael Kelly has a team-best 2.07 ERA and has earned saves in both wins The week aheadThe Boxcars' next six games are against the York Revolution the two teams will head to Hagerstown for a three-game weekend series at Meritus Park 'You could feel the energy': Boxcars fans return to Meritus Park Friday is Star Wars Night with postgame fireworks Saturday is Sitcom Night with an appearance by Kenny Bania and Sunday is Superhero Day and Mother's Day with a team photo giveaway to the first 1,000 fans 14 and under along with a box-carnation giveaway to all mothers The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars have teamed up with Xfinity to launch a summer reading initiative for 2025 The "Boxcar Bookworms" program aims to encourage children in Washington County and nearby areas to continue learning during the summer Participants can earn tickets to three Boxcar games by reading books “We are thrilled to partner with Xfinity on the Boxcars Bookworms program this summer which will promote reading and learning skills for students across the region with the fun reward of getting the chance to come to a Flying Boxcars baseball game,” said Maggie Piazza Flying Boxcars community relations coordinator “We are looking forward to the launch of the program and hope to grow it each year.” To participate, children must fill out a form on FlyingBoxcars.com and print a "Boxcars Bookworm Bookmark." They can earn tickets by documenting up to three books they read over the summer The bookmark should be filled out as they progress in their reading journey and brought to the Flying Boxcar’s ticket office on specific dates to redeem tickets for themselves and a parent The designated game dates for the program are Tuesdays Children who complete all three reading dates can visit the Xfinity booth on Aug “We love being a part of the Hagerstown community and are proud to partner with the Flying Boxcars on this exciting program to help promote reading and learning for youth across Washington County,” said Thaddeus Lee vice president of sales and marketing for Comcast's Beltway Region “Our Xfinity brand is all about connecting people to what they love And we have a shared mission to provide the tools and skills to help our youth thrive so this is a natural partnership that we look forward to building upon.” Comcast recently announced an expansion of its network to more than 50,000 homes and businesses in the Hagerstown area mobile and entertainment services from Xfinity to residents mobile and managed solutions from Comcast Business to businesses This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 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Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct or share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/3RapUkA with our News Automation and AI team The Herald-Mail is growing its local news: Send your news to us has pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child and the commissioning of a felony crime involving a minor by a registered sex offender announced the guilty plea with Special Agent in Charge William J DelBagno of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Baltimore Field Office; Gina M State’s Attorney for Washington County; and Chief Paul Kifer According to court documents and the guilty plea Miller was ordered to register as a sex offender after a conviction in Pennsylvania involving an 8-year-old child but did not register as a sex offender as required by law Miller pleaded guilty to indecent assault by forcible compulsion on August 30th of 2016 following an assault in McConnellsburg Borough on June 12th of 2016 He was initially sentenced to a minimum of 9 months in prison and a maximum of 60 months Investigators say that he gained access to two children and sexually abused them over a period of several months Miller took images of the minors which he stored in a password protected folder on his cell phone Miller was arrested and charged after one of the minors disclosed the abuse to his mother law enforcement uncovered the hidden images and other evidence Miller faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 25 years and a maximum of 80 years in federal prison followed by up to lifetime of supervised release for these offenses Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties A federal district court judge determines sentencing after considering the U.S Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors Washington County State’s Attorney’s Office and Hagerstown Police Department for their work in the investigation Attorney Colleen Elizabeth McGuinn who is prosecuting the federal case The Tri-State Alert is a News Talk 103.7 FM publication.  Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the host author or group and not the publication, owner(s) AI technology assists in content creation on this site; verify independently for accuracy Privacy Policy Fire investigators say they were dispatched to I-70WB around mile marker 6.5 just before midnight on Saturday was found and extinguished in about 6 minutes by responding Hancock Volunteers The reported loss of the vehicle totaled $8,000 The OSFM says that the fire likely originated in the engine compartment of the car which was stolen from Hagerstown at an unreported time before its discover on the side of the roadway located unoccupied on the side of the roadway only being found by a passerby on the interstate The nominations for The Herald-Mail Student of the Week are in and you can now vote for the week's top student on our website Voting is open on our website until noon on May 8 We will announce the winner at heraldmailmedia.com on May 9 Local school administrators nominated students who have shown outstanding academic and school achievement and provided the details on their accomplishments below visit the poll at the bottom of this nominees list See the previous Student of the Week: Herald-Mail Student of the Week winner for the week of April 28, 2025 And the nominees for The Herald-Mail Student of the Week are ...Nick McCusker He approaches every task with responsibility and purpose consistently giving his best effort and taking pride in everything he does His commitment extends beyond the classroom he has shown tremendous growth and dedication becoming a valuable member of the boys basketball program Nick is a first-year member of the yearbook staff He has worked closely with a senior member of the staff to learn the ins and outs of producing a high quality yearbook for our students to look back on is described as a fantastic student and athlete Harrison excels in his Advanced Placement and honors level courses and maintains a 3.8 GPA Green Club and supports the sophomore class with fundraising endeavors he dedicates many hours to volunteering at Clear Spring Little League as an umpire or in the concession stand and at St Harrison genuinely supports everyone and is usually the most positive person in the crowd Boonsboro High School: Sarah is a dedicated and well-rounded senior whose achievements span academics Sarah is a member of multiple honor societies She is president of both the Tri-M Music Honor Society and the Japanese Honor Society Sarah also organizes the Japanese Culture Club for both high and middle school students She is active in FFA and competes in horse judging competitions combining her love of animals with hands-on learning She enjoys horseback riding and supports the school's floral design department and indoor percussion for all four years of high school she will attend Wilson College to study veterinary nursing with plans to become a large animal vet tech and compassion make her a standout member of the Class of 2025 displays both a strong work ethic and academic excellence in all she does After graduation Elva plans to attend Georgetown University to major in economics and be on the pre-dental track She has served as the Smithsburg High School Orchestra concertmaster for two years and has consistently placed in high All County Orchestra violin chairs including first chair twice Elva has mentored younger Smithsburg orchestra students She plans to continue playing the violin with the Georgetown University orchestra Elva has participated in both pediatric dentistry and perioperative internships Elva is also a Kung Fu World Champion silver medalist Elva is a model citizen and we are proudly cheering her on as she heads toward graduation and her future outside of Smithsburg High is a tremendously good student who takes time out of her own assignments to assist her classmates if they are struggling Gracie goes out of her way to make them feel welcome and answers their questions with accuracy and kindness Gracie also recently auditioned for the school play I am extremely proud of her for doing something that takes a lot of confidence and vulnerability plans to attend Hagerstown Community College to major in Design Technology to fulfill her goal as a technical engineer and designer She is an International Baccalaureate student passionate about creating innovative designs through her digital designs and photography and critical thinker who stands out as a leader and artist among her peers HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Mark Stevanus, inspired by the use of heavy equipment during the setup of events he used to throw in Hagerstown, created the Heavy Metal Playground. This year, he partnered with South Hagerstown High School to create a program for students to learn trade skills using the equipment. "We've had them for 15 weeks and to see the change in them from day one to graduating tomorrow is unbelievable. I mean they are out here right now and it's just the confidence level has skyrocketed," says Stevanus. The pilot program has 4 students, 3 juniors and Brandon Shaw, who is a graduating senior. "It was amazing. We did a bunch of skills from tire stacking. We learned how to use our coordination with multiple joy sticks at a time, we learned skid steers, we attempted to learn fork lifts, but we weren't so successful with that one but hopefully next time well be able to get that as well. But we have done an absolute lot of stuff out here that I never even thought possible," Shaw said. He says getting involved with this program has him excited for life after graduation. "I am very confident that any company would be happy to have me at an entry-level job," says Shaw. Shaw also encourages others to join the program, he says it's fun and safe. "Miss Shawna, our instructor, keeps a very tight leash on us and makes sure that we do everything how we're supposed to and that we stay safe here, that is their number 1 priority and has been from the start is that we stay safe," he says. Tim Morrow, who works at South Hagerstown High, says he believes all 4 of the students have the skills to take on life after high school even beyond just work. "And to watch these young men grow into leaders, it's just awesome," says Morrow. He says he is proud to have the students be a part of it, and graduate from the program after just 15 weeks. "This gives them something that they can go out in the world and get a good job right off the bat and we're looking forward to seeing that happen," says Morrow. Stevanus says it's the reason he decided to create a curriculum teaching these skills. "If you can help people gain employment and get out in the world, they are going to somehow pay it forward in the world itself," says Stevanus. The program is expanding to have even more students come to the site to learn. For the first time in three years, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series completed a full program at Maryland's Hagerstown Speedway. Charging from sixth, Ricky Thornton Jr. bested race-long pacesetter Garrett Alberson in traffic to lead the final 19 of 50 laps and capture Saturday's $25,000 victory, his richest win to date of 2025, at the historic half-mile. Thornton topped Alberson by 2.984 seconds. Pole-starting Daulton Wilson never led a lap in finishing third Brandon Sheppard started fourth and finished fifth Hudson O'Neal was the biggest mover of the night Brandon Overton lost power 12 laps into the feature and finished 23rd Eighteenth-starting Trever Feathers ran as high as seventh before contact from Carson Ferguson knocked him out of the running Tenth-starting Mason Zeigler was among the eight drivers who failed to finish Get the most important Racing stories delivered straight to your inbox (WBFF) — A Hagerstown man was arrested and charged after allegedly intentionally setting fire to his estranged partner's property ALSO READ | Double shooting on Calverton Heights Avenue leaves man, woman injured the Hagerstown Fire Department and Police responded to a reported fire in the 1000 block of Corbett Street officials found burning clothing in the front yard The fire was extinguished before it spread to the home where the couple's 17- and 11-year-old children were staying Deputy State Fire Marshals then arrived on scene where they were told by police officers that Blank had attempted to re-enter the home but was detained Investigators then determined Blank had intentionally set the fire by tossing the clothing on the front lawn and dousing it in gasoline The home's front porch and door sustained damage as well The children's mother was notified and took custody of the children Blank is being held without bond at the Washington County Detention Center Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 But it also has come to be a holiday that celebrates Mexican culture and heritage We're asking readers to vote for their favorite Mexican-style restaurant in the greater Hagerstown area (The poll is located at the bottom of this story.) Fajita Grande is at 12818 Shank Farm Way in Hagerstown's North End at 1101 Opal Court in Hagerstown's East End has a menu that includes Mexican and Spanish cuisine HagerstownAltos de Jalisco is at 17734 Garland Groh Blvd Los Primos Mexican Restaurant is at 18727 N El Castillo Pizzeria & Tex Mex is at 15616 National Pike west of Hagerstown Mimi's Pupuseria & Taqueria is at 18501 Maugans Ave. Big Papi's is at 17251 Cole Road in Halfway El Eden Pupuseria & Taqueria is at 1201 Dual Highway and El Eden Taqueria Y Bakery is at 910 Dual Highway The 301 Tacos & Pizza is at 1561 Potomac Ave in the Longmeadow Shopping Center in Hagerstown's North End in Hagerstown's West End and at 1130 Conrad Court in Hagerstown's East End The menu includes some Mexican-style options HAGERSTOWN- More rounds of layoffs are set to come to Hagerstown’s Volvo Mack Truck drivetrain facility News Talk 1037FM learned initially this morning of impending layoffs but this was confirmed following a meeting of staff at the facility today According to Volvo Group North America’s Director of Public Relations Janie Coley “Heavy-duty truck orders continue to be negatively affected by market uncertainty about freight rates and demand Due to those factors, Coley says that, “today we informed our employees that this unfortunately means we’ll have to lay off 50-100 people in Hagerstown between now and May 2. This is in addition to the 43 people already laid off earlier this year. Volvo has not officially filed a WARN notice also known as the Work Adjustment and Retraining Notification These notices are mandated to the Maryland (or whatever state the business is located in) Department of Labor (This story was updated to correct the name of the deceased.) A Hagerstown man died April 23 after being hit by an SUV while standing near his parked pickup truck and trailer in the North End which was in the 900 block of Potomac Avenue The 900 block is between Park Lane and Hillcrest Road Hagerstown Police were dispatched around 2:40 p.m for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle Police determined a 2017 Lexus SUV was heading north Scibilia had been standing by his parked 2015 Ford F-150 with an attached trailer Public comments due May 2: Hagerstown traffic safety proposals include roundabouts, making Antietam one way was taken to Meritus Medical Center near Hagerstown and treated for injuries that were not life-threatening Hagerstown Police's Crash Reconstruction Team was called to the incident scene The investigation results will be released to the Washington County State's Attorney's Office to review and determine if charges will be filed Hagerstown Police are withholding the SUV driver's name pending that review Straight-line winds led to severe storm damage and thousands of people in the Washington County area being without power after an Easter weekend storm No fatalities or storm-related injuries were reported Washington County's emergency services director Hagerstown Light Department reported Monday morning that some customers could be without power until Tuesday, April 22, while FirstEnergy reported they expect power to be restored to all of their affected Washington County customers by 11 p.m are expected to have power restored by 9 p.m according to an email from FirstEnergy spokesperson Will Boye Boye said the estimated time for power to be restored to 95% of affected West Penn Power customers in Franklin County The storm knocked down trees across the Tri-State area ripped some roofs off and caused damage to homes Some of the downed power lines are entangled with trees leading to continued road closures in Washington County Emergency service crews were continuing April 21 to address storm damage and monitor conditions to ensure public safety Power crews also continued to work on restoration efforts Hagerstown public works and electrical crews also are working to restore power to several traffic signals in the city according to an April 21 update from city officials Waste Management is working to stay on its trash/recycling/yard waste collection schedule for Hagerstown but there could be delays due to debris and storm-related issues It was not known as of press time if the collection schedule would be altered Hagerstown Public Works also has indicated it will assist with collecting limbs and debris from the storm Washington County Public Schools were closed April 21 due to spring break National Weather Service meteorologist Brian LaSorsa said no tornadoes had been confirmed in Washington County What has been confirmed is a lot of straight line winds also with the weather service's Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office said there have been no signs of a tornado Weather service officials were expected to survey Western Maryland particularly Allegany and Garrett counties on Monday as they work to learn the full extent of the damage and how large the damage pattern is The technical meteorological term for what happened Saturday night Air descended on the back side of the storm and was more organized that typical thunderstorms What folks looking at a weather radar that night saw was a north to south wall of yellow and red heading east toward Washington County. Those colors signify moderate to heavy precipitation, according to the weather service's website. Reported winds included 75 mph at the Hagerstown Regional Airport at 10 p.m. on April 19 and 76 mph near Leitersburg a few minutes later, according to local storm reports filed with the National Weather Service Winds reached 81 mph in the Catoctins in northern Frederick County that night Hays said it looked like the Clear Spring and Hagerstown areas got some of the biggest wind gusts and The storm came through northern Washington County Certainly the winds were stronger than in a typical thunderstorm Whereas tornadoes are associated with rotating wind The number of FirstEnergy customers without power was about 22,500 in Washington County; about 5,500 in Berkeley County "The severe weather impacted more than 47,000 Potomac Edison customers and we are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible to the 11,347 customers who remain without service," Boye said in an email Monday morning over 6,100 FirstEnergy customers were without power in Washington County That included over 4,300 customers in the Hagerstown area There were over 1,800 Franklin County customers and 258 Berkeley County customers without power, according to FirstEnergy's online outage center Hagerstown Light Department which serves many customers within the city limits has been providing updates on its Facebook page "It is our goal to restore service to the majority of customers by late tonight," according to an early April 21 post by Hagerstown Light "Some of the hardest hit locations and toughest rebuilds may linger into tomorrow (4/22) Hagerstown Light asked people to "be mindful of work areas and remain clear for your safety." Hays said there was a small brush fire in the area of Pecktonville Road early on April 21 caused when FirstEnergy reenergized lines The power company was on scene and caught it A line fuse should have "popped," but didn't and a brush fire started County officials ask folks not to call county emergency management or 911 to ask about power restoration FirstEnergy's Potomac Edison is bringing in more crews from neighboring states to help restore power in Washington County FirstEnergy outages can be reported by texting OUT to 544487 (LIGHTS) or calling 1-888-544-4877 (1-888-LIGHTSS) first you must enroll in text messaging by texting REG to 544487 To get the latest update on your reported outage Hays said several roads remain closed on April 21 at least some due to downed trees being entangled with power lines County officials urged people to avoid the road closure areas and never to approach downed power lines The closures also include East Franklin Street from North Cannon Avenue to Osborne Lane in Hagerstown Traffic can continue on Franklin Street through downtown The closure is a small triangular area to the right of traffic The roof was pulled off a building in that area county officials ask residents to call the nonemergency number at 240-313-4345 to report the problem Do not call if the road is passable by at least one vehicle Washington County parks with storm damage were Regional Park Cleanup efforts are underway and visitors to those parks are urged to use caution There could still be unstable trees and hazards such as fallen branches Rest Haven Cemetery in Hagerstown's North End also has significant damage A metal roof came off of a commercial building on Pope Avenue in Hagerstown Washington County departments at the 747 Northern Avenue offices were closed April 21 due to the power outage affecting phone and internet service Those offices include permit and inspections The situation will be re-evaluated the morning of April 22 and the county will provide updates as more info is available County transit services were in service April 21 though passengers could expect some delays due to road closures LaSorsa said there was a chance of showers on April 21 This could include a burst of moderate rain and a lightening strike or two as well as thunder He said he would not be surprised if the area saw 30 mph to 40 mph gusts but the chance of a severe storm was on the low side Crews are working to restore power to those who still lack it after an Easter weekend storm caused damage and downed power lines Thousands of people in the Tri-State area were without power in the immediate aftermath Power outages and restoration expectationsThe number of FirstEnergy customers without power The proposed Hagerstown City budget includes property tax rate hikes an increase that could fund public safety initiatives making up roughly 50% of the proposed budget City officials already approved a new police collective bargaining contract increasing officers' salaries and approved the addition of nine full-time officer positions and four full-time civilian positions according to Chief Financial Officer Michelle Hepburn She said she anticipates a $2.8 million increase in spending covering salaries "So the tax rate increase dollars will help to offset a portion of this increase," Hepburn told The Herald-Mail in an email The city will hold a public hearing on May 13 at 7 p.m. on the proposed budget and on the proposed real property tax rate. Those with comments or questions can either call the city at 301-739-8577, ext. 113, email councilcomments@hagerstownmd.org or send written comments to City Hall which would raise the property tax rate by 5.5 cents to $1.057 per $100 of assessed property value is being deliberated by Mayor Bill McIntire and City Council members The current tax rate is $1.002 and there has not been a proposed increase since the 2019 fiscal year Proposed city tax rate hikes would generate about $2.2 million in revenue for the city $1.9 million in real estate revenue and $300,000 in corporate personal property tax revenue McIntire said this would only partially cover the city's spending on the Hagerstown Police increases in personnel and salary He said he believes increasing the police force is necessary The city had a rash of shootings last summer one of which occurred around lunchtime near downtown Hagerstown in mid-July This specific shooting led to discussions among community leaders regarding public safety concerns "Everybody wants more public safety," McIntire said we're freeing up police officers to be more of community policing whether it's stopping into a business or just talking to residents it's going to help when we have a lot more police presence on the street." What proposed Hagerstown tax hike means for property ownersA chart provided in the proposed budget outlines the amount residential property owners would be paying based on the price of their house those owning a house assessed at $200,000 would be paying a total of $2,114 for the fiscal year That's a $110 increase in the annual city property tax bill Hagerstown property owners are expected to see their next reassessment notices in January property values have increased significantly across the state But the city still needs to find money to pay for the remainder of the police force increases McIntire said he is unsure where this money would come from and nobody on the City Council has proposed cuts to address the gap While the collective bargaining agreement driving the cost of the police force up has been decided on Hagerstown's firefighters union is also in discussions with the city McIntire said any agreement with the fire department would most likely affect future budgets The following deed transfers for March 9-15 2025 in Washington County are public record in the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation office:  Commissioners clash over taxes: Schools, roads, projects cost a lot. County officials disagree over how to pay for them HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 21, 2025) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) announces Allegiant’s Spring-Fall 2025 flight schedule featuring robust service to popular destinations Travelers will enjoy increased convenience and flexibility throughout the upcoming travel season FL (PIE): Flights currently operate on Sundays and Thursdays There will be a brief pause in service throughout September FL (SFB): Service will continue year-round on Mondays Wednesday flights will be temporarily paused while Monday and Friday service remains unaffected Wednesday flights will continue until August 6th Monday and Friday flights will remain available with three additional Wednesday flights offered on October 8th with service offered on Mondays and Fridays adding Sunday and Thursday flights through September 1st Monday and Friday service will continue until the season ends on November 3rd There has been a 10% growth in total number of flights offered in 2025 A large portion of these flights will be operated on Allegiant’s new Boeing 737 Max 8 200 aircraft featuring the Allegiant Extra premium offering With a larger cabin and improved passenger experience these modern aircraft will drive increased enplanements and deplanements Travelers are encouraged to plan their Spring taking full advantage of the increased flight options available at the Hagerstown Regional Airport places and unique spaces with creative and artful imagery Liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential personal on Tuesday Essential personnel are expected to fulfill their duties as usual The starting time for today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting will be reevaluated at 9:00 am Work was continuing late Wednesday morning at Bester Elementary School to determine if something in the building contributed to reported illnesses from students and employees on Monday and Tuesday Washington County Public Schools spokesperson Erin Anderson said The school system announced to Bester families and employees that the elementary school in Hagerstown's South End would be closed on Wednesday School system facilities employees and air quality and building systems experts are checking the school to see if there's something in the building that led to students and staff reporting feeling ill this week according to an announcement posted on the school system's website Tuesday night said similar issues have not been reported at other schools "A full court press" was being done Wednesday to investigate whether something in the building was behind the reported illnesses officials will review the work that's been done and determine if anything more needs to be done Bester students were not doing remote learning on Wednesday There were school staff members working at alternate sites There was a full school day at Bester on Tuesday School system officials decided to close Bester Elementary for Wednesday because of reported illnesses from students and staff that at first were reported by people in one classroom and office But then there were reported illnesses from people in other parts of the school on Tuesday five students and four employees reported feeling ill They had all been in the same classroom and an adjoining office nine students and 19 employees self-reported feeling ill Anderson said only one staff member self-reported feeling ill on both days Many of the students who reported feeling ill Tuesday were seen by the school nurse at the end of the day or during an extended school day program Not everyone who reported feeling unwell was sent home "Some people experienced relief from their symptoms after moving to a different area of the building," Anderson wrote "When multiple students and staff reported feeling ill the affected area of the school was cleared and symptoms were monitored." Anderson would not comment on what symptoms were experienced The Washington County Health Department is aware of the situation and is working with the school system There are 510 students enrolled at Bester Elementary which has prekindergarten through fifth grade Bester is among the newer public school buildings in Washington County. It opened in 2014 "The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is a top priority Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) has taken measures to determine if there are issues in the building that may be causing people to feel ill our Facilities staff will be working with air quality and building systems experts to address this issue and ensure the building is safe," the Tuesday announcement states Maryland legislative session ends: Maryland passes balanced budget with mix of tax hikes, spending cuts. What to know. The ringleader in an interstate drug trafficking operation involving a Hagerstown appliance store recently entered a plea agreement in federal court has entered a guilty plea to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distributing 5 kilograms or more of a mixture or substance containing cocaine according to the plea recommendation by a U.S Luna Mota entered a verbal guilty plea and did not have a written plea agreement a magistrate judge sends a plea recommendation to U.S The plea becomes official at sentencing if it is accepted by the District Court judge The maximum penalty for the conspiracy count Luna Mota pleaded to is life in prison and a $10 million fine Luna Mota was one of 35 people indicted in 2021 on federal charges stemming from a multi-state drug operation Most of those people were from Hagerstown or Martinsburg Luna Mota has been accused of using his business Top 3 Sources in the 1000 block of West Washington Street in Hagerstown's West End to store and sell drugs and to launder the proceeds according to court documents and the Justice department Luna Mota admitted to leading the drug trafficking organization that sold large amounts of fentanyl heroin and cocaine in neighboring Berkeley County according to a release from the Justice department The federal indictment alleges the operation trafficked large amounts of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine base and cocaine hydrochloride from Hagerstown to Berkeley County, between August 2020 and June 2021 according to an earlier Department of Justice release The count Luna Mota is pleading guilty to involves the conspiracy to distribute mixtures containing heroin according to an updated indictment issued in November 2022 dealt with millions of dollars of drugs and proceeds," Randolph J the Northern District of West Virginia's acting U.S attorney said at the time of the indictments also recently entered a plea agreement in which he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute heroin Luna stipulated that the base offense level for sentencing guidelines is based on an offense involving at least 500 grams of cocaine hydrochloride according to a court filing confirming his plea agreement Luna faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine Hagerstown to add cash parking option: Hagerstown ditching parking meters after rash of thefts; kiosks coming this summer Among the defendants in the trafficking case is Martinsburg man Samuel Lee Rose Rose was caught on Sept. 8, 2024, when Fairview Township (Pa.) Police said they arrested Rose while conducting a drug investigation at a New Cumberland A man who provided Fairview Police with false identification turned out to be Rose according to a Fairview Police news release Rose's trial in the drug trafficking case is scheduled for August Another co-defendant in the case, Chelsea Nicole Pinkcett according to the Department of Justice and U.S Storm season is just getting started: What to know in Washington County, Maryland According to the Department of Justice and court documents the following is the status of co-defendants in the drug trafficking case: to serve 20 years in prison after trafficking a woman for prostitution then calling her from the jail where he was being held and instructing her to abuse her 4-year-old child Lyle was sentenced in Frederick County Circuit Court in Maryland For the full story, go to www.fredericknewspost.com This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 28, 2025) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) would like to notify the public of terminal curb modifications/improvements set to begin on Monday This project will impact the terminal curb area and may temporarily limit curb-side pickup and drop-off availability during flight operations Passengers and visitors are encouraged to utilize the airport’s parking lot to meet arriving or departing friends and family HGR appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation during this construction period as we work to enhance airport security and services please contact the airport administrative office during normal business hours This story was updated to add new information A Hagerstown man died Tuesday morning after the electric scooter he was driving on Longmeadow Road collided with a crossover sport utility vehicle according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office The deceased was identified as Brandon Garrison according to an update Tuesday afternoon from the sheriff's office The driver of the blue Jeep Compass was not injured according to a sheriff's office news release Tuesday to Longmeadow Road in the area of Cambridge Drive for the collision 11 and near a shopping center where there is a Martin's grocery store Both vehicles were heading west on Longmeadow Road when they collided The scooter driver was taken to Meritus Medical Center near Hagerstown The sheriff's crash reconstruction team is investigating the collision Anyone who witnessed the incident may contact Master Deputy Keyser at 240-313-2878 State lawmakers working on budget: What are Maryland's proposed tax, fee changes for state budget? marking a 13.5% growth compared to the previous year enhancing options for travelers heading to Myrtle Beach HGR will offer as many as ten weekly flights accommodating increased demand and providing greater flexibility for travelers Passengers will also enjoy upgraded service on Allegiant’s brand-new Boeing 737 Max 8-200 aircraft which features the “Allegiant Extra” seating option “Allegiant Extra” offers passengers premium amenities further enhancing the travel experience at HGR HGR’s collaboration with Allegiant Air continues to deliver impressive results the total number of flights will increase to 309—up from 274 flights during the same period the previous year “We are excited to see continued expansion at HGR offering travelers more options and modernized service with Allegiant’s growing fleet,” said Neil Doran “These updates reflect our commitment to elevating the travel experience and providing unmatched convenience for our community.” Travelers are encouraged to book flights early to take advantage of competitive fares and a superior flying experience Travel Elevated and book your flight today at www.flyHGR.com HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 22, 2025) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the City of Hagerstown and in support of the Washington County Community Free Clinic is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated St Join us in supporting the Washington County Community Free Clinic at this Fitness Event Extravaganza for all ages Patrick’s Day Run Fest offers a variety of running events and continue your celebration downtown at this new American-Irish pub located right off the Cultural Trail Registration Information: Secure your spot today for the St. Patrick’s Day Run Fest by visiting www.runsignup.com/spdrunfest2025/ Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to participate in a fun-filled event while supporting a worthy cause Patrick’s Day attire are not only appropriate but highly encouraged for this festive occasion Patrick’s Day Run Fest in Washington County HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown Mayor and Council had a work session yesterday afternoon where there was discussion about sleeping and camping in the streets downtown as well as a potential use for the CitiCorp building.  Hagerstown Police will likely be provided more tools to handle individuals who become combative when they’re asked to move along if they are found sleeping or camping out in public spaces.  I think there were two council members that have noticed verbiage in the ordinance that they want to change but it does look positive for a sunset on us for six months and reevaluation They asked to give us a data update at the end of six months but the police department actually said we’ll do it monthly So that’s going to be a great tool to come to the council every month and give them data.” “We don’t have a 24/7 crisis center here the Bowmans have graciously given the building to us at no cost other than operating costs or whatever it takes to get the building fitted out on the inside and it’s also a place where now the police department we’re introducing the anti-camping ordinance that now we can step up and say We’re going to try and do it as slowly as possible work at a lower level and gradually work it up But we want to get all the community partners involved in it sooner or later We do need a center like that where we can send I had a meeting with the library in my office and people were getting sent there from Meritus Sometimes they’re still in a gown and they don’t have any place else to go They don’t know what to do and the library doesn’t know what to do So we need a crisis center where we’re sending everybody that needs service there.” Allison Trobaugh of NewsTalk 103.7FM noted for the city and it’s great to see some of the players that are coming together to meet about this and to have a conversation It’s taken you to be here as mayor to kind of bring this together and get this conversation started “I don’t know if anybody’s paying attention to the cleanup of Hagerstown It’s called Clean Up Hagerstown on Facebook These volunteers are going through and cleaning up all these camps They’re always looking for volunteers and they’re doing some amazing work out there and it’s going to average on a $200,000 house it’s going to average to about seven more dollars a month on property tax It’s a resource that we’re using and I brought it up during the council meeting that we use three years of man hours in the last six months to combat this problem We have to think about the fire department and how much money we are spending on it.”  “Permit Inspections do a great job and the restructuring is going to be we’re going to have a liaison between the permit department and the public look at the building and tell you exactly what you may need to get this building up to code so we’re not coming back at the end of the project and telling you They’re selling that building to you It’s like our permits are more hard line but you have a liaison now that is basically selling that building to you and a different face telling you exactly what you may need and move forward.” The TGI Fridays restaurant in Hagerstown closed on Monday according to signs taped to the front doors of the restaurant in the Centre at Hagerstown in the city's West End "We are extremely grateful to our loyal Guests and our Team Members at our Hagerstown location," the sign reads The sign noted the "difficult decision" to close Last fall, TGI Fridays filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing cited the COVID-19 pandemic among its business challenges restaurant locations owned by TGI Fridays Inc More than 160 other restaurants in the U.S and international markets are owned by TGI Fridays Franchisor LLC Property records list NADG NNN TGIF (HAG-MD) LP as the owner of the Hagerstown restaurant site The limited partnership's principal office is in Ontario according to a Maryland business entity search A call to the media line for TGI Fridays resulted in a tone similar to a disconnection tone on Tuesday morning The company did not immediately respond Tuesday to an email inquiring about the closing of the 17840 Garland Groh Blvd The sign on the restaurant door encourages customers to visit TGI Fridays restaurants in Frederick Dunkin' expanding in Hagerstown area: 'Next Generation' Dunkin' opens in Hagerstown, one focused on to-go orders on the way store has a sign in the front window for a "store closing" that also notes "This location only." USA Today recently reported that Gordon Brothers Retail Partners the Boston-based asset liquidation firm helping Big Lots with its bankruptcy proceeding produced a list of locations likely to remain in operation The Hagerstown store was not on that list. It is on a list of Big Lot stores whose leases are available for assignment, according to a brochure at Gordon Brothers' website A representative of Gordon Brothers could not immediately be reached Friday morning to determine when the local store will close The local Big Lots also had signs advertising that items in the store were at least 20% off from their original price in which customers could get an additional 10% off their entire purchase The local store still had quite a bit of stock inside Friday kitchenware and household cleaning supplies Big Game deals: Super Bowl gets super deals from Greene Turtle, Buffalo Wild Wings Kamryn Fleming already has bragging rights on mom The Paramount Elementary fourth grader achieved something her mother never did earlier this school year: winning an Elks Hoop Shoot district championship Then the Southeast Central region championship in Charlottesville Last weekend, Fleming was one of 12 competitors in the 8-9 girls division to compete in the Elks Hoop Shoot national finals at Wintrust Arena in Chicago "I can't say enough good stuff about the Elks Lodge and the Elks organization from the county level with Joe Lingg all the way through the national level they've been amazing," said mother Amanda Fleming especially at Charlottesville ― and then we were told "They had a fan zone set up and they were so good with the kids Just everything they did for these kids ― they treated them like celebrities all weekend long They put a lot into this and we're so appreciative that we got to have the experience." She's one of the boys: Kathleen Sadler's love of baseball leads her to Smithsburg as JV head coach Amanda Fleming was a standout in multiple sports during her time at Hancock Middle-Senior High School and was very familiar with the Elks Hoop Shoot I still play in a women's league," Amanda said I participated in the Elks Hoop Shoot for three years I won my school (competition) and then counties for three years "Once I found out her school was doing it and she was going to get to start doing it Kamryn first participated in the Elks Hoop Shoot last year at age 8 county and district titles before finishing fourth at states let this fuel you and motivate you for next year.' She kind of ran with that." who plays with Upward Elite at Maugansville Bible Brethren Church gets plenty of shooting practice whenever time allows "When we have time after practices for softball or basketball we go out to (Hagerstown Community College) or the church and practice," she said "We usually do how many you can make in a row at the church or we'll drive to HCC ― my friend coaches the women's team out there," Amanda added Kamryn repeated as the Paramount 8-9 girls winner She then survived a rough 12-of-25 performance at counties prevailing in a three-way shoot-off to repeat again She hit her stride in repeating at districts in Frederick and then won her first state title with a 22-of-25 performance "I was really excited when I won states because then I knew I would get my first travel experience (to Charlottesville)," Kamryn said "I was proud of myself for getting past the point I didn't get past last year Kamryn team made 18 of 25 to prevail at regionals setting up last weekend's trip to the Windy City Feeling like a celebrity in ChicagoIt didn't take long for the excitement of nationals to kick in for Kamryn "We got to the hotel and it was like a mansion and we were on the 21st floor and it had a nice view The Flemings found out days before nationals that Kamryn would be the first competitor in her division to shoot "That was the exact opposite of when I wanted to be shooting ― I wanted to be last It was kind of scary because you have to set the tone people are going to think I'm not very good.'" "The mental toughness that you needed in that huge arena with all those people with the cameras on you and it's silent enough that you can hear a pin drop that's a lot to put on a 9-year-old girl," Amanda added That ended up good enough to tie for sixth place "I was a little disappointed in myself that I didn't get higher than sixth place but was also still proud of myself for getting to nationals," she said You're one of only 12 who are here,'" Amanda added "I was very proud of her and thought she did great Even making it to nationals was quite an accomplishment for 9 years old." What were Kamryn's favorite memories from nationals You get to know all the other people if you trade the cards with them," she said I liked competing and going to the gym and feeling like you were a celebrity for a few days." This competitive national grant will enable the airport to expand its terminal by no less than 20% a significant step in accommodating future growth and enhancing operations for air carriers and passengers “This grant is a testament to the future potential of Hagerstown Regional Airport,” said Neil Doran “Receiving a larger award than many higher-volume airports highlights the FAA’s confidence in our growth trajectory and the need for additional space to support our continued expansion This project will encourage more competition among the airlines by constructing the terminal support spaces necessary for additional airlines to more realistically and feasibly serve HGR in the future.” Ninety-five percent (95%) of this expansion project will be funded by the federal government with HGR likely also utilizing additional entitlement funds to fully support the improvements if costs exceed $5.25 million The Maryland Aviation Administration has also signaled their support to fund a portion of the costs of this project This critical infrastructure project will enhance operational efficiency and provide the necessary space to support both the current airline and any potential future air carriers The expansion will focus on the terminal’s east side and additional space for leasable concessionaire counters behind-the-scenes areas that are not typically visible to passengers will be expanded to better accommodate the space needs of airlines “We’re excited about this opportunity to better serve our community and travelers,” added Andrew Eshleman “and we’re grateful for the FAA’s support through this competitive grant process.” We are proud to be a recipient of the FAA’s $5.25 million-dollar Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant award This investment will go towards projects that improve and enhance the passenger experience by expanding terminal space to better accommodate our current and future growth Hagerstown Regional Airport is committed to providing high-quality efficient air travel services to the local community and beyond With a growing number of operations and carriers HGR continues to expand its services and facilities to meet the evolving needs of its passengers Human remains found Wednesday afternoon in the area of Kiwanis Park in Hagerstown's East End were taken to the medical examiner's office in Baltimore for an autopsy Hagerstown Police announced Thursday morning Police were dispatched to the area of Omega Drive and Kiwanis Park around 1:40 p.m Wednesday after someone walking near the wooded area discovered what they believed were human remains Omega Drive is east of Eastern Boulevard and north of Professional Court The park is between Omega Drive and Antietam Creek Arriving officers confirmed the discovery and the body was transported to Baltimore Police are waiting for autopsy results and positive identification before releasing further information Potomac River search: Plane collides with helicopter, crashes into DC river; bodies reportedly recovered HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 22, 2024) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) will introduce a new parking fee starting in early 2025 aimed at supporting the airport’s continued growth and enhanced services Construction on the expanded parking facilities is set to begin in November 2024 with parking fee collection expected to begin in January/February 2025 providing an affordable and convenient option for both short and long-term parking The parking fee applies across all terminal lots and payments can be made using credit or debit cards as well as mobile payment options like Apple Pay and Google Wallet for added convenience As HGR continues to experience substantial growth—highlighted by a 38% year-over-year increase in Allegiant flights—the parking fees will directly support the airport’s expanded parking facilities and improved services With the recent doubling of the parking area the fee will ensure that the airport can continue meeting the needs of passengers while maintaining security and operations The revenue from the parking fee will help fund critical services HGR’s parking costs remain significantly lower than other regional airports where rates can climb as high as $32 per day passengers will enjoy a short walk to the terminal the parking lot is open to the general public making it a practical option for anyone seeking secure parking This parking fee not only helps sustain current operations but also positions HGR for future growth passengers and visitors are contributing to the expansion of air service offerings ensuring that more flight options and destinations may become available in the future For more information about the parking fee and upcoming construction, visit flyHGR.com or call 240-313-2770 Updates will also be shared on HGR’s social media platforms Hagerstown Regional Airport will begin terminal curb modifications Monday The project will affect curb-side pickup and drop-off during flight operations Passengers and visitors are advised to use the airport’s parking lot The airport appreciates the community’s patience during this construction period as it aims to enhance security and services contact the airport administrative office at 240-313-2777 during normal business hours This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct or share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/3RapUkA with our News Automation and AI team Roadwork on Boonsboro Mountain Road planned for March 31 Mike Collier, of Hagerstown, will be remembered for his kindness and generosity. He was a "gentle giant," a man who enjoyed putting smiles on people's faces. He also played in the NFL and won a Super Bowl ring with the Pittsburgh Steelers Collier died Feb 16 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown "I'm still recovering," said Joshua Spitzer of Collier's death "We don't have too many people like him left Spitzer worked with Collier at Martin's grocery store on the Dual Highway in Hagerstown Collier worked as a manager for Martin's for over 25 years including at the store's other city locations on Pennsylvania Avenue and Wesel Boulevard Collier enjoyed signing autographs and posing for photos with shoppers even allowing them to try on his Super Bowl ring "He was great to work with and really down to earth He had no problems taking photos with anyone He even gave autographs for charitable donations whenever we were doing a charity drive." "He really enjoyed doing those autograph signings to help with the charities," said his daughter Collier grew up in Baltimore and went to Edmondson-Westside High School and then Morgan State University before being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 14th round of the 1975 NFL Draft Collier rushed for three touchdowns and returned a kickoff 94 yards for a score the Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 in Super Bowl X with Collier returning a kick 25 yards to help set up the go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter After spending the following year on injured reserve Collier played two seasons with the Buffalo Bills before retiring in 1979 Don Davis became friends with Collier through the Washington County Junior Football League about 25 years ago when Collier was coaching with the Hagerstown Redskins "I was coaching with the Hagerstown Steelers," Davis said "I talked to him and found out that he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and was in the Super Bowl When Davis became president of the league a few years later "We always had our opening day on the Monday of Labor Day weekend," Davis said and I would have Mike do the coin tosses for some of the games and there'd be a sea of kids swarming around him He'd just get the biggest smile on his face 'Gentle giant,' that's what I called him." Jalyx Hunt: Former Hagerstown youth star is a Super Bowl champ first met Collier at a Sheetz convenience store in Hagerstown in 2016 while Brooks was getting a coffee as his wife waited in the car "I was decked out in Steelers gear," Brooks said And then I showed her pictures of me wearing a Super Bowl ring hanging out with this running back I watched as a kid He would go out of his way just to bring joy to people any way he could." Tiffani Collier said that her father "loved talking football with anybody If you went up to him and started talking football you better be prepared to have a conversation about it." Memorial servicesServices for Collier will be held Saturday The historic YMCA building in downtown Hagerstown will be auctioned in January The approximately 100,000-square-foot structure the Neo-Georgian-style building reflects classical 19th-century architecture donated his time and designs for the project according to the Maryland Historical Trust the former YMCA is near several key landmarks including the newly constructed $90 million Meritus Park and the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts The building is not far from the Public Square making it a prime location for potential redevelopment The City of Hagerstown is updating its Downtown Plan Various development projects have been done downtown or are underway The Hagerstown YMCA moved from North Potomac Street to Eastern Boulevard North in 2001 the YMCA building is set to attract interest from potential buyers Hurley Real Estate & Auctions of Greencastle Property showings will take place on Wednesdays According to a news release, sealed bids for the property will be accepted until 1 p.m. on Jan. 22. Interested bidders can find more information and a bidders package at www.hurleyauctions.com or by calling Hurley’s at 717-597-9100 The auction presents an opportunity for developers and investors to acquire a significant piece of Hagerstown’s history while contributing to the ongoing revitalization of the downtown area This event marks a new chapter for the historic building This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/ Hub City Brewery opens in former Hagerstown Farmers Market space The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host its 29th annual Flower and Garden Show on Saturday featuring more than 125 exhibitors and vendors from the tri-state area The show will include a variety of offerings such as nurseries Admission is $5 for adults and free for children younger than 12 Proceeds from the event will benefit the HCC Alumni Association Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase at the Garden Café Seminars and demonstrations will be held continuously throughout both days For more information about the Flower and Garden Show, contact Lisa Stewart at lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346. Additional details can be found on the HCC website at https://www.hagerstowncc.edu/ Gardening workshop to be held at Blue Ridge CTC Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with a shooting that took place on March 23rd in the unit block of E were taken into custody this afternoon just north of Waynesboro The suspects are currently being held at the Franklin County Jail facing charges of attempted murder involving the Washington Township Police Department and the Franklin County Narcotics Task Force The Hagerstown Police Department expressed gratitude towards their law enforcement partners citing their strong collaborative relationships as a key factor in the swift apprehension of the suspects Hagerstown Police officers and detectives have been diligently working since the incident occurred yesterday evening The department commended the relentless effort and cooperation among the teams involved The investigation received support from the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) with the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) providing grant funding and strategic assistance This support has been instrumental in the effort to identify Note: The photos associated with the arrests are not current booking photos; Robinson’s image is from his driver’s license Photo credits to Hagerstown Police Department Family was the most important thing in his life and he watched college and professional sports of all kinds spending his free time hunting and fishing He loved animals and spending time with his grandchildren Dan was a lover of all things PSU and a staunch supporter of the legendary Joe Paterno Following a stint as a cryptanalyst with the NSA Olson took a job with IBM where he worked as a financial analyst for 26 years in a crash involving a lawn mower in Greene Township the public is invited to another ‘Paint Night With Patty’ in our downstairs area at Zion Reformed Church Penn State Extension Spring has sprung and while the change is welcome it is often when horticulturists see problems emerge that got The Franklin County Free Press is your local news website We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from Franklin County PA The Franklin County Free Press is a Neil Publishing, LLC Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the individual or entity who submitted it and not the publication Our publication is open to the public to weigh in on matters of public interest Call or Text: (717) 862-5656   Email: info@fcfreepress.com