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Hagerstown Man Charged After Overnight Shooting

Hagerstown shooting suspect arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault. Investigation supported by MD Criminal Intelligence Network.

Hagerstown City Council to Convene for Regular Session Addressing Annexation, Infrastructure, and Grants

Hagerstown City Council meets July 28th. Agenda includes annexation, park parking permits, grants, and numerous departmental purchases.

Upcoming Hagerstown Events

Magical Mystery Doors to Ignite Stage with Unique Beatles, Zeppelin, and Doors Fusion

Magical Mystery Doors brings Beatles, Zeppelin, Doors hits together Nov 21, 2026 at MD Theatre. Innovative mashups & medleys. Tickets on sale soon!

Maryland Theatre Announces Spooky Drag Show and Spiritual Medium Event

Maryland Theatre announces Scream Queens Drag Show & Mediumship Event this fall. Tickets on sale July 24.

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Washington County Commissioners to Review Development, Infrastructure, and Public Safety Plans

WashCo Commissioners to meet July 28th, discuss development, infrastructure, and appointments.

Washington County Board of Education Welcomes New Student Representative

New student member Torin Malott joins Washington County Board of Education for one-year term representing student voices and needs.

Hagerstown Seeks Residents for Charter Review Committee

Hagerstown seeks residents for Charter Review Committee to update city’s governing document. Apply by Aug 13, 2026.

Washington County Residents Invited to Shape Local Digital Content Through New Survey

Shape Washington County’s digital media: Take the WCAC survey on content preferences by Aug 16, 2026.

Hagerstown Gears Up for a Summer Packed with Free Events and Community Gatherings

Hagerstown announces summer of free events: music, block parties, farmers markets, movies, and more for community enjoyment.

Eight Roxbury Correctional Institution inmate stabbings over July 4 revive staffing questions

A July 4 weekend brawl at Roxbury Correctional Institution in which eight inmates were stabbed and hospitalized has renewed scrutiny of conditions at state prisons, with a lawmaker and labor leaders saying it points up short-staffing problems.

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.

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