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Washington County Board of Education Welcomes New Student Representative
New student member Torin Malott joins Washington County Board of Education for one-year term representing student voices and needs.
Magical Mystery Doors to Ignite Stage with Unique Beatles, Zeppelin, and Doors Fusion
Magical Mystery Doors brings Beatles, Zeppelin, Doors hits together Nov 21, 2026 at MD Theatre. Innovative mashups & medleys. Tickets on sale soon!
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
News That Should Be Satire: Alleged Maryland Police Impersonator Arrested After Attempted Traffic Stop on Actual Officer
Man arrested for impersonating police officer in Silver Spring after stopping real cop.
Bigfoot Spotted in WV Eastern Panhandle Outside Shampoo Manufacturing Plant
West Virginia workers report sighting of 8-foot-tall creature near industrial plant, possibly Bigfoot?
MD News
Man Arrested in Connection with Frederick Park Assault
Frederick County Sheriff’s Office arrests Walkersville man for Loy’s Station Park stabbing. Suspect charged with First-Degree Assault.
WV News
WV flood response still in ‘search and rescue’ phase, governor says
Morrisey said officials are concerned about loss of life after Tuesday’s storms, which brought 5 to 6 inches of rainfall and damaging winds, leading to flash flooding, landslides, road closures and other dangers throughout the state.
PA News
ICE withdraws appeal of Pa. environmental directives tied to warehouse purchases
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has abandoned its fight to connect to local water and sewage systems serving two warehouses in Pennsylvania – another step back from the agency’s controversial plans to convert them to detention and processing facilities.
VA News
Tick season is getting longer. So is the list of states trying to keep up.
As ticks spread into new parts of the country and emergency room visits for tick bites climb higher than usual, states are scrambling to monitor where the pests are showing up, what diseases they may be carrying and how to warn residents before a bite turns into something far more serious.
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National News
Radio Free Hub City Launches Enhanced Community Surveillance Report Amidst Growing Digital Oversight
RFHC launches improved community surveillance report. Public data shows expanded surveillance of the public in Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Washington County.
World News
Largest Regional Cyber Exercise Enhances European and U.S. Cyber Defense Capabilities
National Guard & Adriatic partners hone cyber defense in largest regional exercise.
Satire and Humor
Mysterious “Catfish Boy” Found Along C&O Canal Remains Unidentified, Poses Unique Challenges (Satire)
Unidentified “Catfish Boy” found in C&O Canal poses challenges for identification, education, and specialized care.
‘Catfish Boy’ Amphibious Juvenile Discovered in C&O Canal, Placed in Child Protective Services Custody (Satire)
Amphibious juvenile found in C&O Canal, Washington County. Placed in CPS custody, origin under investigation.
Entertainment and Events
Frederick Invites Residents to National Night Out for Community and Safety Celebration
Frederick Police host National Night Out Aug 4 at city parks. Free family event fosters community and safety partnerships.
Hagerstown Gears Up for Inaugural “Battle of the Wings” Food Competition
Hagerstown to host “Battle of the Wings” food competition Sept 12, 2026. Vendors sought by Aug 9. Early bird tickets on sale in August.
Opinion
Boonsboro Police Department’s Flock Camera Response is Canned Corporate Propaganda (Opinion)
Flock cameras raise privacy concerns despite police “Myth vs. Fact” claims, analysis reveals.
Local Voices: Supreme Court’s Data Center Ruling Proves Maryland’s Petition Process Is Broken by Design
Maryland Supreme Court denies data center referendum vote in Frederick County, highlighting flawed petition laws.
Lifestyle
How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated
Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys, and the intrepid revolutionaries of 1776 would have looked a lot like the people of 2026. But their sense of embodiment and experience of health was markedly different from Americans today.
New Memoir Offers Unvarnished Look at Theater Leadership, Personal Struggles
New memoir by Robbie Soto reveals untold story of leading Authentic Community Theatre, personal struggles, and artistic reinvention.
Business
Historic Fort Ritchie Celebrates Centennial with Time Capsule Burial Amidst Revitalization
Historic Fort Ritchie celebrates 100 years with a time capsule burial amid revitalization efforts, featuring new businesses and homes.
Midar Cigars Celebrates Grand Opening in Hagerstown, Offering Elevated Leisure Experience
Midar Cigars opens new Hagerstown location June 5th, offering luxury lounges and entertainment.
Legal
Maryland AG Suing U.S. Education Department Over Proposed School Mental Health Grant Cuts
Maryland Attorney General Sues US Dept. of Education Over School Mental Health Grant Cuts
Maryland AG Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Protect Homelessness Funding, Warns of Evictions
Maryland joins coalition suing HUD over homelessness funding changes, risking evictions for thousands.
Food
3-Point Pub Gears Up for Official Grand Opening in Hagerstown
Hagerstown’s 3-Point Pub set for June 9 Grand Opening at 420 Salem Ave.
Comcast Business and Bella’s Bites Offer Free Gift Cards to Hagerstown Residents
Comcast Business offers $20 gift cards at Bella’s Bites in Hagerstown, MD on May 28th to celebrate Small Business Month.
Health
Heat-related deaths spiked in last heat wave, worrying health officials as more heat looms
Heat-related deaths jumped to 19 in the first half of the summer, with eight of those coming during the brutal heat wave around the Fourth of July, putting the state on track to record the second-most heat deaths in 15 years, new data shows.
Investigation Launched into Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce
FDA Investigates 5-State Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce
Technology
Maryland Attorney General Joins Coalition Urging Caution on Fintech Banking Charters
Fintech seeking bank charters face scrutiny from AGs over predatory practices and systemic risk concerns.
Frederick Overhauls Mayoral Office Structure to Enhance City Services
Frederick reorganizes Mayoral Office leadership to enhance accountability, coordination, and service for a growing city.
Book Corner
New Guide Offers Creative Paths to Stress Reduction
New guide offers creative ways to transform stress and trauma through arts.
Turning Self-Care into a Local Revolution: Maryland Publisher Unveils New Guide to Personal Transformation
A Bethesda publisher’s sixth wellness guide offers 25 expert-backed tools for holistic transformation—mental, emotional, physical and beyond—for readers ready to embrace true self-care.
Paranormal
Flying Saucer or Weather Balloon? Mysterious Silvery Object Sighted Multiple Days Over Hagerstown in 1951
1951 UFO sightings over Hagerstown, MD region caused panic across the area.
Revisiting Hagerstown’s 1947 Flying Saucer Sighting, Mystery Remains Unexplained
Hagerstown 1947 UAP sighting, featuring sound description & Fairchild Aircraft proximity, remains unexplained to this day.