Author: Staff Reports

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – A blood drive, jointly sponsored by the The Washington County Public Safety Training Center and American Red Cross, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20. The Training Center is at 18350 Public Safety Pl., directly off Sharpsburg Pike. To sign up for the blood drive, donors may visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/90404EABAF22A7F94-51205636-american#/. More details can be found at https://www.washco-md.net/news/washington-county-public-safety=training-center-to-host-blood-drivel.

HAGERSTOWN, Md.- Bottled water is available for residents of Van Lear and Tammany Manor affected by the major water main break. The Washington County Office of Emergency Management said residents may pick up bottled water at the Halfway Fire Department, 11114 Lincoln Ave., Hagerstown. Water service for residents in Van Lear and Tammany Manor is expected to be fully restored by approximately midnight tonight. All other residents outside these areas should start to see their water service return to normal. Important Information:

WAYNESBORO – Washington Township Supervisors will discuss filling a vacancy left by the resignation of Officer Terry DeWitt when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday. This will be among several administrative items on the agenda. The meeting will be in the township meeting room, 11798 Buchanan Trail E. The meeting also will include a public comment period, as well as an executive session to address an employee matter, township officials said.

HAGERSTOWN, Md – A significant water main break is disrupting service, the Washington County Office of Emergency Management reports. The break, on Virginia Avenue near the I-70 overpass, has left the surrounding area is without water, and Route 11 is closed in both directions. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area due to high levels of standing water, which pose safety risks for drivers. Crews are actively responding to the situation, and both the Washington County Office of Emergency Management and local fire departments have been notified and are closely monitoring the event. Important Notice to Residents: The county…

FROSTBURG, Md. – Frostburg State University’s College of Education and Health and Natural Sciences will host a program titled “Pathways to Conservation Education: Cultivating Partnerships, Careers and Environmental Education” on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 208A of FSU’s Education and Health Sciences Center. This event is free and open to the public. The program goal is to convene students, faculty and conservation professionals for an engaging evening focused on conservation, environmental education, partnerships, funding opportunities and emerging careers in the field. Mamie Parker, the former head of Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the…

WAYNESBORO – The late Jeannette Reid Joiner (1922–1996), a “society” editor of The Record Herald and editor of a Record Herald cookbook, will be the subject of the next third Thursday Biography Breakfast. The meeting will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Main Street Family Diner, 1543 E. Main St. The event is open to the public, but reservations are required. TTBB is a study group of Antietam Historical Association focusing on “deceased local residents who are not already history-book celebrities,” nominated by members of the group. In previous eras “society” editors ran sections of the newspaper…

Experience the fun—attend Oktoberfest. Renfrew Museum & Park in Waynesboro is set to host its 9th Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 14, from noon to 4 p.m.. This family-friendly event, themed “A Celebration of History and the Harvest,” will feature live traditional music, tours of the historic 1812 Royer House, and various activities for all ages. Attendees can enjoy a Biergarten with local craft beers, participate in a silent auction, and explore historic trade demonstrations. Discover Hagerstown’s roots. Friends of Halfway African American Cemetery Inc. will hold an annual fundraiser and celebration, Roots & Stones: An Afternoon in the…

MERCERSBURG – A $50,000 donation by its founder, with a matching $50,000 challenge grant, is helping the Conococheague Institute’s mission of fostering awareness, understanding and stewardship of the cultural and natural history of the Appalachian frontier of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. The donation and challenge grant were made by institute founder Dr. John Stauffer, a physician by training with a lifelong passion for history. The Conococheague Institute, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley, is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich history of the Appalachian frontier. By highlighting the everyday experiences of 18th century life, the Institute fosters a deeper…

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Meritus Medical Center is now stocking a life-saving resource developed on the battlefield that will give trauma patients a better chance at survival. Through work by the Meritus trauma department and blood bank, the hospital will be able to offer whole blood to those patients most at risk of death after a traumatic incident. “This is a big deal,” said Dr. Kyle Remick,Meritus trauma medical director who also is a retired U.S. Army colonel. “For patients with the most severe injuries, whole blood has been shown to be life-saving.” Meritus is positioned at the intersection of two…

CHAMBERSBURG – The Chambersburg Community Theatre will present “Fun Home – The Musical” at the Capitol Theatre Wood Center from Sept. 13-15. The production, adapted from Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking graphic novel, is described as a refreshingly honest and wholly original musical about seeing one’s parents through grown-up eyes. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13; 2 and 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14; and 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15. Ticket prices range from $15 to $25, with discounts available for seniors and children. The theater recommends parental guidance for children 12 and under. CCT, a non-profit organization, aims to…