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Lakeside Village to Host Annual Fall Craft Show in Hagerstown
Lakeside Village Fall Craft Show: Oct 17, 2026, 9 AM-3 PM, Hagerstown. Vendor info & community event.
Hagerstown Mayor and City Council to Convene Special and Work Sessions
Hagerstown City Council to meet Sept. 15 for special session, work session agenda review.
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
Maryland Sees Significant Drop in Student Chronic Absenteeism
Maryland Schools See Significant Reduction in Chronic Absenteeism
WV News
Data shows big jump in WV voters choosing no-party ballot in closed Republican May primary
While there was an education push from the state GOP ahead of Election Day, non-affiliated voter registration in 2026 climbed by 13% since the last mid-term primary in 2022.
PA News
Waynesboro Police Department Issues Warning About Jury Duty Warrant Scam
Waynesboro residents warned of jury duty warrant scam demanding cash payments via barcode.
VA News
Experience Civil War History This Weekend at Fort Collier Living History Encampment
Step back in time this weekend at Fort Collier’s Civil War Living History Encampment. Experience reenactments, artifact displays, and more.
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National News
Rural hospital closures would mean long drives for pregnant women seeking care
In 14 states, the closure of the closest rural hospital or its obstetric unit would force many Medicaid patients to drive an hour or more to get to another hospital that provides inpatient maternity care, according to an analysis released last month.
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
Washington County to Host Annual “Remembrance in the Park” Ceremony Honoring 9/11 Anniversary
Hagerstown residents invited to annual 9/11 anniversary remembrance ceremony in City Park on Sept. 8.
Hagerstown to Host Visually Stunning “Alice in Wonderland” Ballet Production
Hagerstown’s Maryland Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland ballet, Feb 25, 2027. Presale tickets available Sept 2.
Opinion
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.
Local Voices: Hagerstown should turn AI savings into apprenticeship time
Author Gleb Tsipursky, PhD, argues that Hagerstown employers should convert AI time savings into supervised judgment practice for young workers.
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
Test of Time Bakery Announces Grand Opening in Downtown Hagerstown
Hagerstown Welcomes Test of Time Bakery Grand Opening August 3rd! New business offers scratch-made goods.
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.
Legal
Maryland AG Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Federal Rollbacks of Endangered Species Protections
States challenge federal rule changes weakening Endangered Species Act protections for wildlife and their habitats.
Maryland AG Joins Multi-State Effort to Uphold Warrant Requirements for Immigration Arrests
Maryland Attorney General Joins States Defending ICE Warrantless Arrest Limits
Food
Hagerstown Gears Up for Diverse August and September Community Events
Hagerstown announces August/September events: music, markets, tours, festivals, and sports championships.
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.
Health
Luminis cybersecurity incident highlights ‘concerning’ rise in attacks on healthcare
Cyberattacks on the healthcare industry, like the one that hit an Anne Arundel County hospital last week, are becoming increasingly common and state-level policymakers should prepare for even more.
Maryland Releases Seasonal Vaccine Guidelines Including COVID, Flu, and RSV Vaccines
Maryland unveils updated vaccine guidelines for 2026-2027 in light of CDC inability to issue updated vaccine recommendations due to legal battle.
Technology
NASA Accelerates Plans for First United States Space Academy
NASA plans first US Space Academy to train future aerospace workforce, seeking state host sites.
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Embarks on Million-Mile Journey to Uncover Cosmic Mysteries
NASA’s Roman Telescope Launches on Million-Mile Mission to Study Dark Universe
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.