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Delay, Deny, Defend Part 3 – Conflicting Figures Cloud Washington County Treasurer’s Salary Discussion
Washington County Government’s locking media requests into a delayed Public Information Act portal prevents us from asking for a straight answer regarding how the County Treasurer is compensated.
Apartment Fire Displaces Eight, Injures Two in Hagerstown
Hagerstown apartment fire displaces 8, injures 2; electrical malfunction suspected.
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
Deerly Departed: Three Face Federal Charges for Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
Three charged for illegal interstate deer transport under Lacey Act. Potential prison time for West Virginia and Ohio residents.
Hold Onto Your Umbrellas: Weather Modification is Real and the Government Sucks at Tracking It
NOAA’s weather modification oversight is flawed, with over half of reports containing errors. GAO recommends improved guidance, forms, and outreach.
MD News
Initial returns on IT and data sales tax falling short of estimates, as state grapples with budget
A controversial sales tax on IT services that was approved last year is not filling state coffers as expected.
WV News
Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency Celebrates Personnel for Outstanding Service
Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency honors 82 personnel for exceptional service across 21 incidents, including a new award for dedication.
PA News
States are limiting HIV drug assistance programs
Thousands of low-income people living with HIV could be losing drug coverage as states impose limitations on HIV assistance programs amid constrained budgets — raising alarms over consistent access to lifesaving medications.
VA News
Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights
On Monday, a federal court reaffirmed a January ruling that found that Virginia’s current practice of disenfranchising all people with felony convictions violates post-Civil War laws that required former Confederate states to guarantee voting rights for newly emancipated Black residents.
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National News
Department of Defense Cybersecurity Program Faces Potential Roadblocks, Report Warns
GAO report: DOD must address external factors to ensure success of contractor cybersecurity program.
World News
Russian Ransomware Administrator Admits Guilt in Widespread Extortion Scheme
Russian ransomware administrator pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, impacting over 1,000 entities worldwide.
Satire and Humor
In defiance of court order to halt construction, large golden statue of President Trump appears at ICE Warehouse in Williamsport, Maryland (Satire)
Golden Trump statue materializes at Maryland ICE facility despite injunction halting construction.
Frederick Based Taxpayer-Funded Extraterrestrial Babysitting Scam Exposed; President Trump Calls for Space Force Version of ICE (Satire)
Declassified documents reveal extraterrestrial daycare scam in Frederick, Maryland. President reacts exactly how you’d expect.
Entertainment and Events
Maryland Theatre Announces Spring Dance Recital Schedule and Ticket Information
Maryland Theatre announces spring dance recitals for On-Stage Performance and Ballet & All That Jazz. Tickets on sale soon.
Hagerstown Gears Up for St. Patrick’s Day Run Fest Benefiting Community Health
Hagerstown hosts St. Patrick’s Day Run Fest March 14th to support community health clinic. Event features runs, walks and festive after-party.
Opinion
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.
Brooks’ Failed Anti-Doping Test Shows Importance of Putting Personal Health Over Everything Else (Opinion)
Brooks prioritized personal health over everything else, and there’s an important lesson here.
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
Governor Wes Moore Proposes $3 Million for Purple Line Corridor Business Revitalization
Maryland Governor Proposes $3M for Purple Line Business Revitalization
Hagerstown Welcomes New Senior Living Facility with Grand Opening Celebration
Hagerstown’s Essex Senior Living Facility Holds Grand Opening March 6
Legal
Maryland AG Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Student Data Demands
Maryland Joins 16 States Suing Trump Admin Over Student Data Demands to Colleges
Maryland Attorney General Takes Legal Action to Halt ICE Facility Construction and Investigate Baltimore Detention Conditions
Maryland Attorney General sues ICE to halt new detention facility and demand records on Baltimore facility conditions.
Food
Hagerstown Gears Up for Inaugural “Battle of the Cheesesteaks” Competition
Hagerstown announces its first “Battle of the Cheesesteaks” on May 16, 2026, to find the city’s best cheesesteak.
Effort to ban lab-grown meat — and maybe crab rangoon — underway in WV House
There’s a legislative effort to outlaw lab-grown meat in West Virginia.
Health
LGBTQ+ Caucus targets legislative priorities for the rest of the 2026 session
With slightly more than a month left in the 2026 General Assembly session, the Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus laid out its priorities Thursday and assessed its progress on bills, some of which it conceded remain a heavy lift.
FDA Issues Warnings to 30 Telehealth Companies Over Misleading Claims for Compounded GLP-1 Products
FDA warns 30 telehealth firms for illegal marketing of compounded GLP-1 drugs, highlighting misleading claims and lack of FDA approval.
Technology
NASA and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Launch “NASA Force” to Recruit Top Technical Talent for Space Program
NASA and OPM Launch New Talent Initiative for Space Program
Pa. high school students weigh in on state policies for AI use following new tools
The AI Literacy Toolkit and AI Enforcement Task Force come as lawmakers continue to grapple with AI regulations at the state level.
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
FBI Releases Results of 1977 Investigation into Bigfoot Evidence
FBI examines Bigfoot hair sample in 1977, finds it to be deer family origin.
Alien Attack on Earth Coming November 2025? Here’s what we know…
Researchers suggest comet 3I/ATLAS could be alien technology—but astronomical data still point to a natural origin.