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Non-Profits

Volunteers revitalize Conococheague Institute for Park Day

MERCERSBURG, Pa. – The Conococheague Institute welcomed volunteers April 25 for its annual Park Day event, part of the American Battlefield Trust’s nationwide...

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Non-Profits

Renfrew kicks off 2026 season of living history

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Renfrew Museum and Park welcomed the community for its annual Opening Day celebration on Saturday, April 18, marking the start...

Around The Region

PennDOT launches new ‘Preserve Our Heritage’ license plate

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission announced that Pennsylvanians may now purchase the newly-designed “Preserve Our Heritage” special fund plate featuring...

Non-Profits

Major gift strengthens Conococheague Institute’s mission of living history

The Conococheague Institute received an incredible Easter surprise — a monumental donation from the Tuscarora Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation!...

Local Government

Wheaton Park interpretive signs to honor Black history, neighborhood legacy

HAGERSTOWN – New interpretive signage celebrating the history of Wheaton Park and the surrounding Jonathan Street neighborhood is expected to be installed next...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Cascade Dollar General opponents submit zoning amendment, petition to protect historic Fort Ritchie

CASCADE, Md. – After months of struggling to advance a proposed zoning change with Washington County officials that would prevent a new Dollar...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Cascade residents continue fund raising, pursue zoning amendment to halt Dollar General

CASCADE – In this rural South Mountain community, residents are moving forward with plans to submit a zoning text amendment that would bar...

Local Government

Washington County awards contract for phase of public safety training center, extends historic tax credits

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Commissioners unanimously approved a series of public safety, historic preservation and personnel measures at their meeting this week. Highlights...

Local Government

Washington County Commissioners to discuss salaries, tax credits, and public safety at Dec. 9 meeting

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular open session on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, with an agenda...

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