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The next act for the No Kings movement: Early voting in the midterms
Organizers across hundreds of advocacy groups will pull together thousands of events nationwide Saturday to encourage early voting in this year’s midterm elections.
Hagerstown Gears Up for Second Annual Tinsel & Twinkle Holiday Parade
Hagerstown invites participation in its 2026 Tinsel & Twinkle Parade on Dec 10. Businesses, groups, and families can register to create festive floats and displays.
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
Guillotine Discovered in Washington DC Sparks Slicing Questions
Capitol Police seize guillotine from California man on East Capitol Street; suspect arrested for weapon possession.
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.
MD News
Nonpartisan government watchdog recommends automated activation of ICE body cameras
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection need to improve oversight and guidance for federal immigration officers’ use of body-worn cameras, according to a Wednesday report from independent federal investigators.
WV News
WV school leaders unveil new school funding formula with hope Legislature will consider it
As more schools across West Virginia say they’ll close their doors, the state school board unveiled a robust school funding formula overhaul that they hope lawmakers will consider.
PA News
State study aims to identify retired power plant sites that can be reactivated
Nearly two dozen former power plant sites across Pennsylvania are part of a study to identify potential locations for new generating facilities that could help ease the region’s power crunch.
VA News
In capital punishment, failure is a feature (Opinion)
In his 1975 book, “Systemantics,” John Gall hypothesizes that complex systems tend to fail, and not because of bad intentions, incompetent operators, or a few correctable defects.
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National News
Senegalese National Arrested in New Jersey for Alleged Illegal Voting in Multiple Elections
Senegalese national arrested in NJ for allegedly voting in 2018, 2020, and 2024 elections.
World News
U.S. Expands Ban on Goods Tied to Forced Labor, Adding 43 Companies to Entity List
DHS adds 43 companies to UFLPA list, banning goods made with forced labor from entering U.S.
Satire and Humor
DULLES AIRPORT “MOBILE LOUNGE” REBORN AS HAGERSTOWN URBAN EXPLORATION VEHICLE (Satire)
In a bold pivot for regional tourism, local startup Hagerstown Hood Tours has officially acquired a decommissioned “People Mover” (Mobile Lounge 628) from Washington Dulles International Airport.
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.
Entertainment and Events
Hagerstown Unveils Spooky and Festive October Event Lineup
Hagerstown residents can enjoy a full month of October events, including ghost tours, 5K run, artisan festival, and Halloween activities.
Downtown Hagerstown Invites Businesses to Participate in Annual Trick-or-Treat Event
The City of Hagerstown is seeking businesses and organizations to join its annual Downtown Hagerstown Trick-or-Treat event on October 23rd
Opinion
25 Years After 9/11, We Are Still Searching for Civility and Peace (Opinion)
25 years after 9/11 and one year after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, political violence persists. We must choose civility over division.
Community Voices: ICE Came to Frederick. The 287(g) Ban Didn’t Bring Them Here.
Frederick County Sheriff Candidate Karl Bickel shares his thoughts on the recent events in Frederick involving ICE, and the end of 287(g) partnerships in Maryland.
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
Washington County Launches $115,000 Grant Program to Fuel Agricultural Innovation
Washington County offers $115K Ag Innovation & Equipment Grant. Apply by Oct 30th.
Hagerstown’s Hearty Pet Celebrates Two Decades of Service to Local Pet Owners
Hagerstown’s Hearty Pet celebrates 20 years of service to local pet owners, emphasizing community and personalized care.
Legal
Baltimore Man Receives 40-Year Sentence for Murder-for-Hire Plot
Baltimore man sentenced to 40 years for murder-for-hire plot targeting federal witness. Mistaken identity led to innocent woman’s death.
Maryland AG Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Withheld Federal Funds
Maryland Attorney General Joins States Suing Trump Admin Over Withheld Federal Funds Crucial for Residents.
Food
Hagerstown Welcomes KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot with Grand Opening Celebration
Hagerstown’s KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot Grand Opening offers interactive dining Oct 12.
Hagerstown Gears Up for Diverse August and September Community Events
Hagerstown announces August/September events: music, markets, tours, festivals, and sports championships.
Health
Franklin County Reports First Measles-Associated Death in Years
Franklin County reports first measles-associated death; public urged to follow health guidelines.
FDA Streamlines Drug Testing Regulations to Embrace Advanced, Non-Animal Methods
FDA updates regulations to allow broader use of non-animal testing methods in drug development.
Technology
SMART Scholarship Program Opens Doors for Future STEM Leaders with December 4th Deadline
SMART Scholarship applications for STEM students are open, offering full tuition, stipends, and federal jobs. Deadline Dec 4, 2026.
International Space Station Welcomes Four New Crew Members on Record-Breaking Mission
Four new astronauts launched to ISS on record-breaking SpaceX mission, advancing vital research in medicine and agriculture.
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.
