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Get reliable local news from Smithsburg, MD and nearby communities in Washington County. We cover local government, schools and sports, local businesses, nonprofits, and community events—highlighting what's happening close to home.

Local Government

W.C. Commissioners approve Boonsboro water line funds, boost farmland preservation

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Washington County Commissioners have approved $658,290 Tuesday to help the Town of Boonsboro replace a deteriorating water line officials...

Sports

Saber’s pitching helped lead Smithsburg to 12-2 win in 1A West II opener

SMITHSBURG, Md. – The Smithburg baseball team prepared for everything as it entered the Maryland Class 1A playoffs.  “Come playoff time, you got to score every run you can,” said Leopards’ coach Patrick Moore.  Believing...

Sports

Githens bags fastball with slam to carry Smithburg

SMITHSBURG, Md. – It’s hunting season for the Smithsburg baseball team.  Fastballs are in the crosshairs and the Leopards are approaching them in “Teddy Roosevelt” style.  They...

Sports

Smithsburg shows perennial lacrosse power over South 15-3, S. also drops in softball, Shepherd scores

SMITHSBURG, Md. – Kaden Dietrich unleashed eight goals and Marquis Weakfall won 14 of 19 faceoffs on Friday to lead Smithsburg to an important 15-3 win over...

Sports

N. controls baseball game on Senior Day, Key slides by Leopards 11-10, Shippensburg over Shepherd

HAGERSTOWN, Md. -North Hagerstown controlled the game from the start on Thursday as Matt Mallardi and Grant Semler paced the Hubs to a...

Sports

Game of the Week: South Hagerstown boys lacrosse, ready for its turn in the spotlight, set to take on Smithsburg 

For years, the headlines and postseason glory have belonged to the Smithsburg boys lacrosse team. And while the Leopards have enjoyed the spotlight...

Local Government

Smithsburg water, sewer rates expected to be modest

SMITHSBURG, Md. – Preliminary figures from a long-delayed rate study show water and sewer increases for Smithsburg customers will be significantly lower than...

Sports

Smithsburg back from lacrosse loss to win over Brunswick 14-1, South bests North 6-4

SMITHSBURG, Md. – Zach Linn scored four goals and added two assists as the Smithsburg boys lacrosse team bounced back from a tough loss to Linganore on...

Sports

Washington County sports roundup: Smithsburg, Catoctin earn dominant wins

BOONSBORO, Md. – Zach Linn scored four goals and added three assists while goalkeeper Dante Rucci made 10 saves on Thursday to lead...

Sports

Smithsburg boys’ habit boosted them to handy win over Hubs

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Smithsburg boys lacrosse team became creatures of habit.  Sometimes it’s a good thing, but for coach Cullan Ganley, it was too much of...

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