Hagerstown News

Melvin Paul McCormick, 82, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.

The city decided to build its sewage disposal plant south of Richmond on land to be purchased from the Lutheran Cemetery Association.

A Hagerstown candy company is among five brands being passed out to trick-or-treaters at the governor's residence tonight.

The U.S. Department of Treasury has OK'd Richmond Community Schools to issue $4.3 million in low-interest Clean Renewable Energy Bonds for wind energy and geothermal projects.

An old drug is making a comeback and law enforcement officials say it's leading to deaths across the state.

In an effort to prevent or slow the spread of the H1N1 virus, 360 bottles of hand sanitizer have been donated to the Nettle Creek schools in Hagerstown.

HAGERSTOWN a ' Maryland is proposing looser limits on pets in state parks. The Department of Natural Resources began seeking public comment today on a proposed policy that would allow pets in the day-use areas of nearly all state parks during at least part of the year.

BIRD HIKE--With ornithologist Bill Buskirk. Light pre-hike breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Hike starts at 8 a.m. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Hagerstown High School's Alesia Melton tied for seventh Saturday in the PUMA Hoosier Junior Championships at Otter Creek Golf Club in Columbus.

HAGERSTOWN ATHLETICS Hagerstown High School's fall sports program is 7 p.m. Monday in the auditorium.

HAGERSTOWN, Ind. -- Joshua Allen Houghton, 18, beloved son of Marcie and William Houghton, was born in Tacoma, Wash., on May 25, 1991, and silently slipped away on Wednesday, Oct.

Two Christian performers have appearances scheduled in the area. Comedian John Branyan is bringing his "No Filthy Residue" tour to Hagerstown Elementary School at 7 p.m. Saturday.

The Nettle Creek School Corporation has named Andrew Zickgraf, a seventh-grade science and chemistry teacher and chair of the science department at Hagerstown Junior Senior High School, teacher of the year.

David J. Wisehart, 89, a longtime Hagerstown resident, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas.

McMullen, Reginald L., of Hagerstown, Ind., died Oct. 3. Arrangements will be announced by Culberson Funeral Home, Hagerstown.

Bruce Daggy, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, was Thursday's guest on 'P-I Live!' discussing the history and range of services for youth at the club, which last year commemorated its 50th anniversary in Wayne County.

Representatives from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County will be tonight's guest on pal-item.com's 'P-I Live!' The club has served hundreds of area youth with after-school programs and weekend activities in Richmond and Wayne County.

HAGERSTOWN, Ind. -- A water boil advisory for Hagerstown residents concluded Monday morning.

The fourth annual Whitewater Walk encompasses eight days and six counties. The walk, which starts Sunday and continues through Sept.

The Richmond Symphony Orchestra's Brass Quintet is back on the road, this time performing free concerts Sunday in Centerville and Fountain City.