Methodist

Friday, May 17 Sunrise Rotary meets at Academy Theater Banquet & Conference Center, 58 E. Washington St., 7:30 a.m. Lap sit for ages birth to 18 months, Boonsboro Free Library, 11 a.m. Story and craft time for ages 3 to 5 years, Smithsburg Library, 11...

Mary Frances (Swope) Green, 89, formerly of Myersville, Md., passed from this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Broadmore Assisted Living in Hagerstown. Born on Jan. 2, 1924, in Mount Lena, Md., she was the daughter of the late Roy Hubert and Edna...

Catherine C. "Cas" Hurley, 97, of Old Catoctin Road, Foxville, Md., passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Meritus Medical Center east of Hagerstown. Born Sept. 4, 1915, in Foxville, she was the daughter of the late Charles Andrew and Mary Alice (Lewis)...

James Ray Pyle, 81, of Somerset, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 16, 2013. Born Feb. 8, 1932, the son of Ralph and Ruby Pyle. Preceded in death by his parents and two infant brothers, Donald and Frederick. Survived by his wife of...

Gospel concert "Divine & Friends Right Direction Gospel Xplosion," featuring DiVine of Annapolis, the Christian Cavaliers, Tony Winston & Star Christ, the original Little Ark Male Chorus and others will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Cecil Memorial United...

Births A daughter Lillian Dale Baynham, was born to Adam and Katy Baynham of Petoskey at 4:29 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Lillian weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long at birth. She has a...

Birth A daughter, Iris Evangeline Newville, was born to Devon Haviland and Bruce Newville of Petoskey at 1:04 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Iris weighed 8 pounds, 4.3 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long at birth....

All across the United States, May 12 will be observed as a special day. It is Mother’s Day, and it is the 106th anniversary of the first Mother’s Day observance. That first observance was held in Andrews Methodist Church in Grafton, W.Va.,...

Parents and caregivers of children with special needs can now get a free break, thanks to a new kids program at First Presbyterian Church of Eustis through a partnership with Nathaniel's Hope, an Orlando-based outreach organization. The church, at 117...

Middlecreek COB "Mirroring Mother's Virtue" will be the message at the Middlecreek Church of the Brethren this week in celebration of Mother's Day. It will be given by the Rev. John Stoner.  The Rev. Linda Stoner will serve as worship leader. The...

Birth A daughter, Abigayle Hukill, was born to Richard and Michelle Hukill of Levering at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Abby weighed 6 pounds, 2.6 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long at birth. Her siblings are...

Monday, May 6 Hagerstown Business and Professional Women’s Club meets at Hager Hall, Crystal Ballroom, 5:30 p.m. networking, 6 p.m. dinner. For more information, call membership chairwoman Donna Smith at 301-797-8761. Long Meadows Rotary meets at...