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County sheriffs file lawsuit challenging Community Trust Act
The civil suit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt by sheriffs from 17 counties, claims the law would “intentionally obstruct federal law enforcement and thwart Plaintiffs’ obligation to uphold the Constitution of the United States.”
Washington County EMS Clinicians Honored for Prompt Heart Attack Intervention
Washington County EMS clinicians recognized for life-saving STEMI heart attack interventions by Meritus Health.
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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?
Tech Advancements Nobody Asked for: Little Caesars Invites You to Order Pizza Via Chatbot, Because Why Not?
Little Caesars now lets you order pizza via ChatGPT, nationwide. Chat your way to a Hot-N-Ready meal.
MD News
State dumps Moody’s a year after it downgraded Maryland bonds
Maryland has ended a decades-long relationship with one of three major bond rating firms a year after that firm downgraded the state’s credit rating.
WV News
Shepherdstown Explores Pedestrian Plaza Concept for Downtown Enhancement
Shepherdstown seeks feedback on temporary downtown Market House Plaza pilot project.
PA News
Franklin County Establishes Rules for Data Center Development
Franklin County PA adopts data center development rules to protect residents and resources.
VA News
States could purge voter rolls close to elections if Supreme Court takes Trump’s side in Arizona case
The Trump administration wants the U.S. Supreme Court to empower states to review their voter rolls for noncitizens just days before elections, a change that voting rights advocates say would risk disenfranchising Americans.
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National News
Kilmar Abrego Garcia fights deportation to Liberia after criminal charges dropped
Following a dismissal of criminal charges the Trump administration lodged against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the wrongly deported Maryland resident Thursday pressed a federal judge to prevent his removal to any country that is not Costa Rica, which has agreed to accept him as a refugee.
World News
CDC Issues Health Advisory Amidst Ebola Outbreak in East Africa
CDC Alerts on Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda, Assesses Low US Risk, Offers Guidance
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
Hagerstown Gears Up for a Summer of Diverse Community Events
Hagerstown announces summer events: animals, history, music, movies, markets, and fireworks.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library to Host Roaring Twenties-Themed Fundraiser
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library announces “Speakeasy Night” fundraiser on Sept. 12, 2026.
Opinion
The ICE Facility in Williamsport is Just a Chess Game, and the Community Members are Pawns (Opinion)
The news media as well as organizations working the hardest to provide transparency around the ICE facility plans are being left in the dark by all sides.
The Price of a Paywall: Why Local News is Failing the Community (Opinion)
Radio Free Hub City challenges paywall journalism, aiming to democratize access to vital community information and rebuild public trust.
Lifestyle
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.
Crayola Introduces Innovative Tool to Uncover Individual Creative Strengths
Discover your unique creative strengths with Crayola’s new free online tool for adults.
Business
Midar Cigars Celebrates Grand Opening in Hagerstown, Offering Elevated Leisure Experience
Midar Cigars opens new Hagerstown location June 5th, offering luxury lounges and entertainment.
Maryland Legislators Conclude 2026 Session with Key Economic Development Legislation
Maryland’s 2026 legislative session enacted the DECADE Act, boosting economic development, workforce, and business support.
Legal
Maryland Attorney General Leads Broad Coalition Against DC National Guard Deployment
Attorneys General urge court to uphold block on unlawful National Guard deployment in D.C.
Pa. Supreme Court rules in case centered on controversial gunshot surveillance system
Pennsylvania’s highest court upheld a Pittsburgh man’s arrest when police were summoned by the city’s ShotSpotter system despite civil rights advocates arguing the technology has been proven unreliable.
Food
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.
New Era Dawns for Local Landmark: 301 Tacos & Pizza Announces Grand Opening Event
New Hagerstown restaurant, 301 Tacos & Pizza, celebrates grand opening on May 26, 2026, offering fusion comfort food.
Health
Moore’s housing package among more than 270 new laws approved at final bill signing
Gov. Wes Moore (D) approved new laws Tuesday that will encourage housing development around transit hubs and grant developers so-called vesting rights that will keep approved housing projects from being held up by new regulations from local jurisdictions.
Board votes to cap how much state, local governments spend on Ozempic
State officials determined that Ozempic, a popular diabetes treatment and weight-loss drug, is unaffordable for Marylanders and voted Monday to limit how much state and local governments will pay for it on state health plans.
Technology
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library Unveils Packed June Program Schedule
Waynesboro Library’s June adult programs offer diverse learning, including crafts, tech, mental health, and genealogy.
Washington County Board of Education Approves FY27 Budget with Focus on Staff Salaries, Mandates Phone-Free School Day
WCPS approves FY27 budget for staff raises, mandates phone-free schools, and adjusts attendance zones.
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.