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Washington County Public Schools Names Dr. Gary Willow as Next Superintendent
WCPS names Dr. Gary Willow as new superintendent starting July 1, 2026. Experienced administrator to lead district forward.
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
News That Should Be Satire
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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
Fatal Pedestrian Collision Under Investigation in Frederick County
Fatal pedestrian crash under investigation in Frederick County. Driver cooperating; alcohol, drugs, and speed not suspected factors.
WV News
Shepherdstown Explores Pedestrian Plaza Concept for Downtown Enhancement
Shepherdstown seeks feedback on temporary downtown Market House Plaza pilot project.
PA News
Franklin County Establishes Rules for Data Center Development
Franklin County PA adopts data center development rules to protect residents and resources.
VA News
Nearly $100,000 in Unreported Currency Seized from Travelers at Dulles Airport
CBP officers seized nearly $100K in unreported currency from travelers at Dulles Airport during Memorial Day weekend.
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National News
Amputation Prompts Recall of Outdoor Lounge Chairs Sold on Amazon
Giantex lounge chairs recalled due to amputation hazard. Get refund instructions for model NP10025NY. Stop use immediately.
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
Hagerstown Gears Up for a Summer of Diverse Community Events
Hagerstown announces summer events: animals, history, music, movies, markets, and fireworks.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library to Host Roaring Twenties-Themed Fundraiser
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library announces “Speakeasy Night” fundraiser on Sept. 12, 2026.
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
Follow the money: New dashboard tracks use of opioid settlement funds
Maryland has received more than $380 million from a nationwide settlement with pharmaceutical companies for the opioid crisis — and could get a total of almost $750 million over the course of 15 years to combat further overdoses and fatalities.
First heat-related death of the year brings reminder of safety measures from health officials
State health officials are urging Marylanders to take personal safety measures and check on vulnerable neighbors as temperatures start to rise this summer, following the death of an elderly man in Calvert County due to heat-related illness.
Technology
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.
Washington County Board of Education Approves FY27 Budget with Focus on Staff Salaries, Mandates Phone-Free School Day
WCPS approves FY27 budget for staff raises, mandates phone-free schools, and adjusts attendance zones.
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.