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Apotheke DuJardin Opens Second Location in Downtown Hagerstown
Apotheke DuJardin opens its second location in downtown Hagerstown on Oct 16, offering eco-friendly wellness products and a refill station.
Rabies Confirmed in Cat on Hagerstown’s East Side; Public Health Alert Issued
Hagerstown cat tests positive for rabies. Public urged to contact Health Dept. if exposed since Sept. 5. Vaccinate pets.
News That Should Be Satire
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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
School officials celebrate drop in chronic absenteeism, but are still shy of goal
Maryland school officials Tuesday celebrated a sharp drop in chronic absenteeism since the pandemic, despite uneven results across school districts and not reaching their goal of cutting post-pandemic rates in half.
WV News
Shepherdstown, WV Residents Gain New Emergency Communication Option with Text to 911 Launch
Jefferson County, WV launches Text to 911 service for emergency communication.
PA News
Pennsylvania Tax Preparer Sentenced to 18 Months for Bank Fraud in PPP Loan Scheme
York Tax Preparer Sentenced to Prison for PPP Loan Fraud Scheme
VA News
Chesapeake Bay ospreys see worst breeding season on record
The number of birds laying eggs has dropped 20% to 30%, a steeper decline than during the height of the DDT crisis in the 1970s and ‘80s
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National News
Two Individuals Admit to Scheming for Over $80 Million in Government Contracts Through Deception
Two plead guilty to defrauding government of $80M+ in contracts via SBA program violations. Restitution agreed.
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 Gears Up for a Fall Season Packed with Events
Hagerstown announces packed Fall 2026 event schedule with car shows, festivals, farmers markets, and Halloween fun.
Washington County Chamber of Commerce to Host Series of Candidate Forums Ahead of 2026 Elections
Washington County Chamber announces 2026 Election Forums to inform voters on candidate positions.
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 Chamber of Commerce Marks a Century of Service with 107th Annual Meeting
Hagerstown Chamber celebrates 107th Annual Meeting, passes leadership, and honors community contributors.
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.
Legal
Former County Commissioner Derek Harvey Sued by Treasurer Breeding for $1.5 Million (Subscribers Only)
Former County Commissioner sued by County Treasurer in Lawsuit Over Leaked Records
Boonsboro Town Council Found to Violate Open Meetings Act Over 2025 Flock Camera Purchase (Subscribers Only)
Boonsboro Town Council violated Open Meetings Act by not including Flock camera discussion on agenda.
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
Trump admin aims to shift homelessness grants toward addiction treatment, enforcement
In its latest effort to overhaul federal homelessness funding, the Trump administration is proposing to provide more money to localities that prioritize treatment-first policies such as sober living, more cooperation with law enforcement and more temporary and transitional housing.
Maryland AG Joins Multi-State Effort to Challenge Federal Rule Impacting Medicaid and Health Insurance
States challenge federal rule threatening Medicaid funding & state insurance oversight.
Technology
Maryland AG Urges Congress to Implement AI Regulations Amidst Growing Concerns
Attorneys General urge Congress to regulate AI, citing risks to national security & financial systems. Bipartisan coalition demands safety standards & state oversight.
Washington County Considers Opioid Funding, Emergency Services Upgrades, and Economic Development Initiatives
Washington County Board discusses opioid funding, EMS grants, IT upgrades, and economic development initiatives.
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.
