Washington County

AUG. 17, 1977-JULY 25, 2011 Rodger D. "Dwayne" Singleton, 33, of Boonsboro, Md., passed away Monday, July 25, 2011, at Meritus Medical Center near Hagerstown, Md., as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born Aug. 17, 1977, he is...

The following Washington County students were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Virginia Tech: - Nathan A. Brandt of Hagerstown, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering. - Melissa M. Cecil of...

Two people who allegedly robbed a Clear Spring liquor store at gunpoint last April have been charged with armed robbery and other counts, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said. Rodney Allen Wright, 31, of 110 Beefy Drive, Martinsburg. W.Va.,...

“I have lived in Hagerstown and Washington County for quite a few years, but it’s disgraceful how the streets, the sidewalks, all the trash that’s lying there on the corners and on the curbs, everywhere you go in Hagerstown is filthy,...

Two Pa. women charged with harassment CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Two women were charged with harassment after a domestic dispute Wednesday at a home in Fayetteville, Pa., Pennsylvania State Police said. Hallie James Degroat, 36, and Virginia Ellen...

Steve Martin's son, Tim, sold steers, lambs and other animals during his time in 4-H, earning enough money to help pay for his education at West Virginia University. Tim is now studying engineering at WVU thanks in part to his 4-H success. On Thursday...

Artillery program Firing demonstrations of an 18th-century, 6-pound cannon are featured throughout the weekend. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday. Fort Frederick State Park, off Md. 56, Big Pool. Park entrance fee. Call 301-842-2155. Rock the...

The world of routing labs, wide area networks (WAN), local area network (LAN) systems and troubleshooting network problems are  foreign to most people. But to James Skeen, it is familiar territory. Skeen, 19, won first place in the Internetworking...

Here is a list of road and lane closures in the area for Monday, August 1: * The left shoulder lanes of U.S. 40 in both directions will be closed for median work just west of Indian Springs, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration's...

Donald Eugene Straub, 67, of 421 George St., Hagerstown, Md., died Saturday, July 30, 2011, at his home. Born March 31, 1944, in Washington County, Md., he was the son of the late Paul W. Straub Sr. and Lillian M. Bowers Straub. Donald was employed with...

Randy Houston McPeak harassed and stalked Heather W. Harris in the weeks before he shot her, following her to and from work, entering her home and calling or texting several times a day, according to allegations in her handwritten application for a...

Hilda A. French Hollenbaugh, 86, of Halfway, Md., passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at her home. Born March 9, 1925, in Breathedsville, Md., she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Edna Mae Showe Shipley. She retired from The Herald-Mail Co. in...