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Hagerstown News
Hagerstown Police Announce Arrests in Wesel Boulevard Stabbing Incident
Hagerstown stabbing arrests made: What charges do they face and what’s next for the investigation?
Hagerstown Residents to Weigh In on City Charter as Review Committee Plans Next Steps
Hagerstown’s Charter Review Committee meets Nov. 2; what changes are coming to city governance?
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
US Marines Complete Removal of Explosives Embedded in Civil War Monument at Antietam
News That Should Be Satire: Apparently a monument at Antietam Battlefield has contained explosives for almost 100 years. What did the US Marines find?
Sledgehammer Wielding Illegal Alien Decapitates Statue at Iwo Jima Memorial in Virginia
Virginia Iwo Jima Memorial Vandalized: DACA Recipient Arrested for Statue Decapitation, What Happens Next?
MD News
Oysters Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk Across Multiple States
Concerned about food safety? Find out which states are impacted by the oyster recall and what steps to take immediately.
WV News
Time for change? Permanent daylight saving time bill awaiting US Senate action
Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last time people have to change their clocks.
PA News
Jamaican National Extradited to U.S. to Face Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
Elderly residents in Mechanicsburg, PA were targeted in a multi-million dollar lottery scam. Learn how federal agencies are bringing fraudsters to justice.
VA News
Where are the tightest races for US House control right now? Here’s the rundown.
Communities throughout the country have been inundated with television ads and outside spending as politicians try to spur voter turnout in the most competitive U.S. House races in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
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National News
General Motors to Pay $220 Million in Multistate Settlement Over Sharing of Driver Data
GM drivers: Did your car company secretly sell your driving data? Learn what this means for Maryland residents.
World News
Chinese Companies Added to U.S. Forced Labor Ban due to Mass Surveillance Concerns
China’s genomics giants banned from U.S. markets due to involvement in mass surveillance – what happens next?
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
RFHC to Stream Live 2026 Midterm Election Coverage on Rumble – Featuring the ‘Thank You for Not Electing Ken Buckler’ Party
Beginning shortly after 8:00 p.m. EST on Election Day, the live stream will broadcast exclusively on RFHC’s Rumble channel.
US Coast Guard Auxiliary to Host Online Boating Safety Course for Maryland Residents
Maryland boaters, are you ready to hit the water legally? Learn the essential safety skills in this upcoming online course, FREE for military and first responders, or for just $20 for others!
Opinion
If we’re going to be accused of AI content, we might as well embrace it? (Opinion)
Our usage of AI has been intentionally limited here at Radio Free Hub City, focusing on just article formatting and proofreading. Human hands touch every article here at Radio Free Hub City. But because of these bad-faith accusations, we’re increasing our usage of AI.
In capital punishment, failure is a feature (Opinion)
In his 1975 book, “Systemantics,” John Gall hypothesizes that complex systems tend to fail, and not because of bad intentions, incompetent operators, or a few correctable defects.
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 Launches $115,000 Grant Program to Fuel Agricultural Innovation
Washington County offers $115K Ag Innovation & Equipment Grant. Apply by Oct 30th.
Hagerstown’s Hearty Pet Celebrates Two Decades of Service to Local Pet Owners
Hagerstown’s Hearty Pet celebrates 20 years of service to local pet owners, emphasizing community and personalized care.
Legal
New Maryland Law Will Allow Tolls on Trailer License Plates Starting January 1
Towing a trailer in Maryland? New law means your trailer’s license plate could soon be tolled.
Maryland AG Joins Lawsuit Challenging Alleged Unlawful Immigration Arrests
Immigration raids spark fear in Maryland communities; AG joins lawsuit. What legal precedents are at stake?
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
Washington County Public Safety Training Center Announces Upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive
Hagerstown residents can save lives locally by donating blood next Tuesday at the Public Safety Training Center. Learn how you can easily schedule your appointment and make a difference.
Washington County Chamber of Commerce Reveals Nominees for Prestigious Annual Business Awards
Hagerstown’s business elite recognized: Who will take home top honors at the Chamber’s 28th Annual Awards?
Technology
Pa. House advances bills limiting student cellphone use and Flock-like cameras
Public and private schools across the commonwealth could soon be required to draft universal bell-to-bell cellphone bans for students, and PA lawmakers are working on a bill that limits how law enforcement can use Automated License Plate Readers like Flock or Axon.
SMART Scholarship Program Opens Doors for Future STEM Leaders with December 4th Deadline
SMART Scholarship applications for STEM students are open, offering full tuition, stipends, and federal jobs. Deadline Dec 4, 2026.
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.
