Hagerstown finds itself looking for a new building commissioner for the second time in less than a year, and perhaps redefining the position. Terry Ford has resigned to take a similar position with the Town of Centerville. Hagerstown had hired him last fall after searching several months to replace his predecessor. At that time, Ford […]
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Tigers’ 8-run 6th stuns Spartans
The Hagerstown Tigers, ranked fifth in the 2A state poll, struggled at the plate in their first two games. The struggle continued through the first five innings of their home game against Connersville, played on Friday, March 29. The Tigers’ bats finally came alive in the bottom of the sixth inning. Will Combs led off […]
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Grammy nominee to perform in Hagerstown
National performers are entertaining local crowds during eclipse festivities. A Nashville songwriter for some of country music’s biggest names will perform a free concert in Hagerstown on Saturday, April 6. Jeffrey Steele, a five-time Grammy nominee, will perform some of those hits and share the stories behind them at Hagerstown High School’s gym, 701 Baker […]
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Eclipse notebook: road closures, restrictions, schedule changes
Hagerstown Police Department has announced road closures and restrictions for the eclipse weekend to accommodate several events. Police ask for patience. Closures: Restrictions: Cambridge City cemetery closing Riverside Cemetery’s gates will be locked at 7 a.m. Monday, April 8, and will be unlocked at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, to keep guests from camping in […]
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Tigers survive Red Devils 5-3
In what might have been the most bizarre game of this season, or any season, the Hagerstown Tigers defeated the Richmond Red Devils 5-3 in a game played on Lloyd Michael Field on Thursday, March 28. Richmond only had two hits, a third-inning double from Trey Pipenger and a fifth-inning single from Casey Blevins, but […]
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Hagerstown council will swap 1 rate hike for another
Trading one utility rate hike for another will get Hagerstown’s long-awaited water line replacement underway, according to a creative financial plan set for adoption on Monday. Hagerstown Town Council agreed to put off a scheduled increase in electric bills in favor of adding to the cost of water after council member Brian Longbons gave results […]
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Town officials seek RR crossing answers
Two rough railroad crossings in Hagerstown stirred town officials to public criticism of what they say is an unresponsive corporation. A busy Norfolk Southern Railroad track crosses at about 600 S. Washington St. It crosses South Street a few blocks east. Town Council discussed both on March 4. A truck vs. train crash at the […]
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Town taking aim at unsafe, unsightly properties
A new emphasis on keeping Hagerstown houses in good condition brought a woman to Town Council where she found temporary relief. Building Commissioner Terry Ford told the council that he had sent letters to owners of unsafe or unsightly properties. He gave the owners 30 days to respond by fixing the problems or explain their […]
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Blood donors come together to remember Cambridge City baby
The 12th annual Cooper Newton Memorial Blood Drive continued a family tradition of honoring each “heavenly birthday” of their son. Cooper received multiple blood transfusions before dying at 7 months from a genetic disorder. His parents, Clint and Beth Newton of Cambridge City, sponsored the first drive in 2013 to cherish his memory and to […]
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PBS airing TV program about Hagerstown
Stories about Hagerstown will be shared on March 14 when Ball State PBS airs the next installment in its series highlighting small towns and cities. “Now Entering … Hagerstown,” a video scrapbook of its people, places and history as seen through the eyes of its residents, premieres live at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, on Ball State PBS. It will […]