Funkstown News

After four notes, Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich's presence was announced at The Maryland Theatre on Saturday, for those with a discerning ear.

Members of Joe's Team participated Oct. 31 in the ALS Walk in Baker Park. In front ready to roll in their wheelchairs before the start of the walk are, from left, Joe Ferguson, Joe College and Jason College.

A Hagerstown woman was left to die following a car accident Sunday. The woman has been identified as Glenda Kay Clements, a 54-year-old Hagerstown resident.

Funkstown veterans from the Korean War and Vietnam War whose names were left off a plaque at the town monument will have their names on a new monument.

Olde Tyme Christmas will be Friday, Dec. 11, with a new bonfire at Funkstown Community Park and an expanded craft show, but no parade, organizer Rich Gaver said Monday night.

Students at Emma K. Doub School for Integrated Arts and Technology have a little more to think about this Veterans Day.

Funkstown water customers will see their rates go up 3.6 percent, effective Dec.

Funkstown-area residents Joyce Artz and Kim Artz have been attending the American Cancer Society's Grand Sunday Brunch for years, long before either became a cancer survivor.

Approximately 10:30 a.m. - Funkstown American Legion Post 211 will lay a wreath at the veterans memorial on legion property, then will lay a wreath at the veterans monument at Baltimore Street and Alt.

During the coming week, a number of Veterans Day ceremonies will be held. Sunday, Nov.

He's 'that guy on the bike.' Cruising through Hagerstown neighborhoods, Brian Caron often gets a second look from people when he passes by.

The American Conservation Film Festival kicks of Thursday, Nov. 5, and continues through Sunday, Nov.

Meets second and fourth Tuesday of each month at noon. Call Zella Hargett at 301-432-8534. Cavetown - Christ Reformed United Church of Christ, 22514 Cavetown Church Road Meets first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Call Ruth Rubeck at 301-739-5746. Downsville - Williamsport Red Men Lodge 84, 16129 Lappans Road, Williamsport Meets first Tuesday ...

The City of Hagerstown is increasing water rates for its customers, including the towns of Williamsport, Funkstown and Smithsburg, to cover general inflation, operating costs and several major projects for the water system, Hagerstown Finance Director Al Martin said.

Williamsport, Funkstown and Smithsburg water customers will likely see water rate increases within the next few months.

It didn't take long for Doub's Woods Park to become the scariest place in Hagerstown Friday night as about 250 miniature monsters gathered for the fourth annual Park at Dark.

Last year's Funkstown bridge rehabilitation project was selected as 'County Project of the Year' by the County Engineers Association of Maryland for its unique design and construction administration, Washington County Public Works Director Joseph Kroboth said.

Funkstown Community Park should have a new basketball court next spring and, if state officials approve, new tennis courts within a year.

SPAN representatives will be in Hagerstown today to speak with students and teachers about C-SPAN's 2010 StudentCam documentary film competition and its public affairs coverage.

The Washington County Sheriff's Department responded Monday to the following incidents, according to Lt.