Plenty of festival fans took advantage of beautiful fall weekend weather to attend the Oct. 3 and 4 Fourth Street Fair in Richmond. The annual festival closes blocks of the historic neighborhood to traffic for visitors to gaze upon booths featuring local organizations, businesses and artisans, and to have their photos taken in a fall […]
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PHOTOS: Voter engagement rally
On Saturday, Sept. 26 the League of Women Voters Wayne County, Richmond NAACP and Indivisible Wayne County held a voter engagement rally at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1108 N. H St., Richmond. Attendees collected information from each organization, spoke with candidates and registered to vote. Lorin Williams captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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Eagle scout’s project honors nation, flag
On Sept. 23, family and friends of Scouting America Troop 100’s Bronson Vogelsong gathered at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park for his Eagle scout project dedication. Vogelsong installed a new American flag drop box. Vogelsong’s mother, Cindy Cox, said he has always been patriotic and wanted to do something that showed respect for the […]
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Council approves grant for roadwork after hearing
Hagerstown council had two special guests at its brief Sept. 14 budget hearing. Scouting America Troop 16’s Andrew Laster and Isaac Laster attended the special meeting to earn their “Citizenship in the Community” merit badges. With no public commentary, President Allan Bullock closed the hearing and the council proceeded to review wastewater plant reconstruction bids. […]
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Levi Coffin Days selects its royalty
Following their crowning on Sept. 13, members of the Levi Coffin Royal Court made their first public appearance at the Levi Coffin Days Festival. In addition to being featured in Saturday’s parade, they made cameos at various events throughout the weekend. Three won their individual divisions during a ceremony held at The Barn at Helm. […]
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PHOTOS: Global tastes, local community
Attendees sampled international cuisine during One World, One Plate at Morrisson-Reeves Library on Saturday, Sept. 19. The free event offered foods from a variety of cultures prepared by local eateries. Celebrations also included international music and dance. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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Flood leaves Hagerstown business owner at a crossroads
For 26 years, Gary Schuette has owned and operated Nettle Creek Ace Hardware, an anchor of Hagerstown’s shopping center area along East Main Street. Floodwaters ruined that storied business within hours Aug. 12, leaving its future in limbo. In addition to the hardware store, water affected the nearby hair salon, food mart, thrift store, car […]
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PHOTOS: Potterypalooza celebrates ceramics
Attendees celebrated ceramics and pottery at Potterypalooza on Saturday, Sept. 12. The Richmond Art Museum hosted the event, where regional ceramic artists sold items like plates, bowls, mugs, sculptures and other art pieces. The celebration of arts also featured live music, food and a Kids Clay Zone for children. Joshua Smith captured these photos for […]
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Wednesday Addams surprises parents
A new generation is getting acquainted with the creepy and kooky Addams family through Stage One Youth Theatre’s latest production. “The Addams Family Musical” Young@Part Edition, which opens Friday, Sept. 18, features an original story with a dilemma described as every dad’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen […]
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Tales of hope, recovery shared
Attendees shed tears of joy and pain Monday, Aug. 31, during this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day event. For 25 years, the global observance has raised awareness about overdose prevention and recovery while supporting families directly impacted. Held at First United Methodist Church, 318 W. National Road, Richmond, the ceremony was organized by Reid Health […]