Al Martin

Another extension has been granted to the contractor for the Washington County Free Library system’s central library, delaying its opening likely until mid-summer, library officials said Tuesday. Three approved extensions had been granted...

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts’ annual membership meeting will be Thursday, March 21, from 9 to 11 a.m.  Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. in the Howard and Anne Kaylor Atrium and ends with the review of the year, which begins at 9:45 a.m. in...

Hagerstown is the core of Washington County and should be its priority redevelopment project, representatives of the Sora Group told members of the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission and the Board of County Commissioners on...

Citi of Hagerstown shone as the Mason Dixon Heart and Stroke Walk’s top team and top sponsor. With 195 registered walkers, Citi was named top team of the 2012 Mason Dixon Heart and Stroke Walk, held Sept. 23 in Greencastle, Pa. Citi’s $21,792...

Accusations fit prejudices more than the facts To the editor: George Michael’s column (Oct. 12) on President Obama’s record was only partially on target. Michael gave credit to wacky conspiracy theories when he said, “By dropping more...

Kristin Boyd hopes the steps taken Sunday during the 2012 Mason Dixon Heart and Stroke Walk lead to strides in research that could save her 3-year-old son’s life. “They’re giving him three to five years to live. There currently is no...

Hancock’s mayor and three of its four council members expressed their support for a new War Memorial Library in Widmeyer Park during a public hearing at Wednesday’s town council meeting. Most of the more than two dozen people who spoke at the...

By Al Martin Special to The Herald-Mail How often have we all driven by City Park Lake and enjoyed the iconic image of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts that sits on the knoll on the far side of the lake from Park Circle? It is a view that...

Members of Washington County Museum of Fine Arts's Membership Committee recognized volunteers during their annual meeting on March 15. Last year, volunteers provided more than 10,000 hours of service to the museum. During the annual meeting, four...

New body scanners incorporating advanced imaging technology are now installed at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The scanners will look for metallic and nonmetallic threats,...

Michelle Burker has been appointed finance director of the city of Hagerstown, after nearly a year serving as acting head of the department. Burker succeeded Al Martin, who recently ended his 30-year career with the city. Martin was named finance...

As the North Hagerstown High School string quartet filled the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Friday with the dulcet melodies of the Welsh lullaby, "Sou Gan," patrons mingled among numerous artful displays. But the displays were not new exhibits....