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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.

Sports

Smithsburg girls cinch No. 1 seed in Maryland 1A West bracket

SMITHSBURG – Claire Bono hit nine baskets, including three 3s, to notch 23 points on Friday and lead Smithsburg to a 83-36 win over Francis...

Sports

Smithsburg girls move to 18-0 in major win, Shepherd men, women score victories

SMITHSBURG – If there was ever any doubt, the Smithsburg girls basketball team proved they are for real on Wednesday.  Sure the 18-0 record is...

Sports

Tyler leads 5 Smithsburg players in double digits with win over Clear Spring, more area sports

SMITHSBURG – Jacob Tyler led five Smithsburg players in double figures with 18 points on Tuesday in a 72-47 win over Clear Spring. ...

Local Government

Smithsburg Council celebrates grant for infrastructure improvements

SMITHSBURG – Smithsburg officials hailed a $306,000 federal grant for water system improvements during the Feb. 4 Mayor & Council meeting, amid discussions...

Sports

Leopards emerge with win from Williamsport stress test, still undefeated

SMITHSBURG – The Williamsport girls basketball team may have found a fruit basket outside their locker room door on Tuesday.  The card would...

Sports

Bono, Mastronardi move Smithsburg to 65-45 win over Catoctin, still undefeated

SMITHSBURG – Claire Bono and Skyla Mastronardi presented a pair of bookend performances, each scoring 21 points with eight rebounds, on Friday to...

Sports

Hegbe powers Smithsburg past Boonsboro, 70-60

SMITHSBURG, Md. – Noah Hegbe worked his way on a list with pot roast and love.  All three seem to be better the second time around.  But Hegbe proved he isn’t a leftover and he’s all about a...

Sports

Smithsburg girls score big win over Winters Mill, South boys fall to Williamsport, more sports

SMITHSBURG, Md. – Skyla Mastronardi had a dominant night leading four Smithsburg girls in double figures on Tuesday in the Leopards’ 75-44 win...

Local Government

Smithsburg Council explores Tree City designation, stormwater project

SMITHSBURG – The Smithsburg Town Council held a special session Tuesday, Jan. 20, to discuss urban forestry recognition and a potential environmental restoration...

Sports

Leopards move to 12-0 with win over Clear Spring, Rebels score another victory

SMITHSBURG – Smithburg had nine players score points as the Leopards moved to 12-0 with a 73-32 win over Clear Spring.  Skyla Mastronardi...

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