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Hagerstown to Host Aviation Safety Seminar Focused on Instrument Flying
Hagerstown Aviation Museum hosts EAA IMC Club seminar on instrument flying safety and risk management.
University of Maryland College of Journalism Publishes Primary Voter Guide
To ensure Maryland citizens are informed about their state legislative options in the June primary elections, the Local News Network at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism published its 2026 General Assembly voter guide.
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
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
Maryland Recovers Full $188 Million in COVID-Era School Relief Funds After Legal Battle
Maryland Recovers $188M in COVID School Funds After Legal Win
WV News
Children suing WV over troubled foster care system win appeal, suit will move forward
Foster children suing West Virginia officials over the state’s troubled child welfare system will have another chance to pursue legal action following a successful appeal.
PA News
Bill requiring owners to lock up guns advances to Pa. House over GOP objections
The measure, introduced by state House Judiciary Committee Chairman Tim Briggs (D-Montgomery), requires gun owners to keep their firearms locked in a gun safe or with a locking device when they are not in use.
VA News
Trump administration swiftly moves ahead on plans to restrict voting by mail in the states
Amid a series of lawsuits, President Donald Trump’s administration is now moving to carry out a March 31 executive order restricting voting by mail ahead of the November midterm elections.
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National News
After Six Explosions and Burn Injuries, Over 300,000 Wyze Security Cameras Recalled
Wyze Solar Cam Pan security cameras recalled due to fire hazard. Stop use immediately and check Wyze website for recall details and replacement options.
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
Leesburg Library to Host Oral History Presentation on Revolutionary War’s 250th Anniversary in Loudoun
Leesburg Library to host Revolutionary War 250th anniversary oral history presentation June 11.
Washington County Invites Residents to Embark on Sweet Summer Adventure with Annual Ice Cream Trail
Washington County Launches 2026 Ice Cream Trail for Summer Fun and Local Business Support
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
Catonsville Man Faces Federal Charges for Violent Carjacking and Firearm Offenses
Catonsville man indicted for carjacking, firearm violations. Faces potential life sentence.
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.
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
Report: Deaths by suicide increased in Maryland as numbers declined nationally
While the 2026 edition of “Pain in the Nation: The Epidemics of Alcohol, Drug, and Suicide Deaths” released this week said deaths by suicide fell 3% nationwide from 2023 to 2024, Maryland actually saw a 4% increase, one of more than a dozen states to see a rise that year.
DEA Intensifies Public Safety Campaign Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
DEA targets deadly synthetic opioid crisis as global event approaches. Learn safety tips for FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Technology
President Trump Directs Acceleration of Artificial Intelligence in National Security
Presidential Memo Accelerates AI in National Security, Focus on Speed, Security & Values
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.
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.