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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

Smithsburg Council updates ethics code, gets good news on water, calls for elections chair

SMITHSBURG – Smithsburg officials updated the town’s ethics ordinance to comply with state requirements, postponed action on selecting a municipal adviser for future...

Voices

Dining Out:  China 88, an out of the way gem

SMITHSBURG- Sometimes the best places you find to get lunch are found in small shopping plazas while you’re out running errands. If you’re...

Sports

Bono hot shooting leads Lady Leopards to 69-32 win, other Maryland, Shepherd highlights

SMITHSBURG – Claire Bono continued her hot shooting on Wednesday by scoring 24 points to lead Smithburg to a 69-32 win over Brunswick. ...

Sports

Lady Leopards soar over young Boonsboro team

SMITHSBURG – So far, opponents can’t measure where the Smithsburg girls basketball team falls on the scary-meter.  The Leopards continued show their early-season dominance on Tuesday in a 72-15...

Sports

Passing the ‘torch’ in Smithsburg wrestling…

SMITHSBURG – In business, it’s called passing the torch.  In track, they pass the baton.  But wrestling … maybe it’s passing the headgear? ...

Sports

Smithsburg’s boys make it to being ‘one of the girls!’ Huh?

SMITHSBURG – The Smithsburg boys cross country team started their season with the same goal that every high school squad known to man...

Voices

Local history: Smithsburg’s vital Civil War role

SMITHSBURG – When people talk about the Civil War in the Tri-State area, the small town of Smithsburg will likely not be the...

Non-Profits

Mike Taber Bike Rally to raise funds for charity

SMITHSBURG – Motorcycles, cars and bicycles will ride in memory of the late Mike Taber on Saturday, Oct. 4. The Mike Taber Bike...

Video
Entertainment

51st steam event in Smithsburg

SMITHSBURG, Md. – The 51st annual Smithsburg Steam Engine and Craft Show drew attendees to the Smithsburg Carnival Grounds over the weekend, showcasing...

Sports

Bring on purple and gold for new Smithsburg coach

SMITHSBURG – The least of things on David Lawrence’s mind these days is his wardrobe.  But there is some concern there.  “I just...

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