5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (252+ words) CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wilson College will open an art exhibit featuring artwork by Baltimore visual artist Marcia Wolfson Ray on Monday, Sept. 14, in the Cooley Gallery, located on the second floor of the John Stewart Memorial Library. The exhibition will run…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (777+ words) A judge has dismissed two felony counts against former Gettysburg Mayor Chad Alan Carr after finding they were filed beyond the applicable statute of limitations, while several other sex-crime charges remain pending. Chad Alan Carr, 48, of Hanover, still faces felony…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (238+ words) BOONSBORO, Md. — The Town of Boonsboro is reminding motorists to stop for pedestrians crossing in marked crosswalks as the school year begins. In a recent public safety message, the town urged drivers to watch for people crossing streets and to allow…...

2+ week, 19+ hour ago   (371+ words) HARRISBURG, Pa. — State Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin, plans to introduce legislation that would limit the routine collection and retention of motorists’ movements through automated license plate reader systems when there is no suspicion of wrongdoing. Mastriano announced the proposal Thursday…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (308+ words) BOONSBORO, Md. — Political disagreements can put stress on families, friends and communities. To help, the League of Women Voters of Washington County invites local residents to an evening event on disagreeing respectfully. From 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 10, the organization will introduce…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (995+ words) HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County officials say state law leaves the county with little authority to prevent small recovery houses from locating in residential neighborhoods, despite growing concerns from residents about the facilities. County Administrator Michelle Gordon told commissioners Tuesday that the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (135+ words) WAYNESBORO, Pa. — State Rep. Chad Reichard will partner with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to host a free anti-scam workshop Friday, Aug. 28, in Waynesboro. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. in the Hess Room at Quincy Village, 6596 Orphanage Road....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1235+ words) HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown officials are getting ready to share their legislative priorities for the 2027 Maryland General Assembly session. Their list includes annexation reform, body cameras for code enforcement officers, new rules for sober homes, ways to reduce blight and options for…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1060+ words) HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Washington County Board of Education has adopted new policies concerning artificial intelligence and school attendance, and also talked about employee salaries, the rules regarding students’ cellphones, and the plans for the 2026-27 school year. At the meeting held on…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (435+ words) HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Mayor Bill McIntire is urging city and Washington County officials to meet again, saying it is time for both governments to put aside their differences and work together. McIntire made the request at the end of the Hagerstown Mayor…...