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Unit presents Blue Star Banner to Kathy Jones
Antietam Unit 236, Sharpsburg American Legion Auxiliary President Ava Gift, Chaplain Darlene Hoffman, members Venetta Potts and Linda May presented a Blue Star Service Banner to Kathy Jones at Sharpsburg Bible Church March 16. Kathy’s son, Pfc....
Tags: Soups, Religion and Belief, Foods and Beverages, Sandwiches, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Barbara Fritchie stories abound in local area
Because of the famous poem by John Greenleaf Whittier, who spelled the name "Frietchie," Frederick, Md.'s elderly matron has earned a place in history. She allegedly challenged Confederate troops marching through that town to respect the Union flag she...Tags: Unions, Arts and Culture, Religion and Belief, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), U.S. Army
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Ongoing art and history exhibits for March 21
2013 Shippensburg University student art exhibit The exhibit will feature a variety of visual art media produced by Shippensburg University art and design students. Exhibit continues through Thursday, March 28. Shippensburg University’s Kauffman...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Students, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Teaching and Learning, Fine Artists
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Boys Tennis: Ober, Schoeck give Hubs boys a potent punch
kauffman@herald-mail.comNorth Hagerstown tennis coach Kevin Reynolds has a “problem.” He has two former Herald-Mail boys players of the year returning, and only one No. 1 singles spot. Teddy Schoeck won the honor in 2011 after a sensational freshman season, going...Tags: Jodeci (music group), The Herald-Mail, Tennis, Brandon Lee
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'No wonder they call us the Forgotten War': Federal budget cuts threaten Korean War anniversary event
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comA Pentagon official told local Korean War veterans Wednesday that federal budget cuts known as sequestration might have a negative impact on plans to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. U.S. Army Col. Dave Clark made the remarks...Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), Budget Control Act of 2011, U.S. Congress, Government Debt, International Military Interventions
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Tom Clemens edits second volume of work of Civil War general Ezra Carman
Name: Thomas G. Clemens Age: 62 City in which you reside: Keedysville Day job: retired professor emeritus, Hagerstown Community College; licensed Battlefield Guide at Antietam; president, Save Historic Antietam Inc., a battlefield preservation...
Tags: Elections, Arts and Culture, U.S. Congress, Students, Government
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Carolyn L. Hart Cummings, 71
With her devoted husband, Dave, holding her hand, Carolyn Lee Hart Cummings was received into Heaven by our Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2013. She fought a grueling battle with cancer and was brave to the end. Carolyn was preceded in death by her mother,...
Tags: Breast Cancer, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Human Interest, Cumberland (Allegany, Maryland)
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Popular TV show features Perryville commemoration
PERRYVILLE — The Battle of Perryville’s 150th commemoration will be featured on an episode of “Small Town Big Deal” at 9:30 p.m., Thursday on the RFD-TV network. “Small Town Big Deal” is a 30-minute show that...
Tags: Television, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Entertainment
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Benny's Pub owner hops into brewing business
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comAt a time when many restaurants are closing their doors, Benny’s Pub in Hagerstown is brewing up new business. On Tuesday, owner Bill Skomski Sr. hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open Antietam Brewery inside the Benny’s Pub...Tags: Personal Finance, Dining and Drinking, Employees, Alcoholic Beverages, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Hotel occupancy on the increase in Washington County
dona@herald-mail.comEditor’s note: This is one in an occasional series of stories about findings and recommendations in the Hagerstown and Washington County Economic Development Strategic Plan. Sunday’s stories look at travel and tourism. Coming Monday: Areas...Tags: Cultural Development, Arts and Culture, Museums, Hotels and Accommodations, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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Bible Church breaks ground for new addition
Members of the 140-year-old Sharpsburg Bible Church on Antietam Street in Sharpsburg broke ground Feb. 3 for a new addition to the present church building that was first used 32 years ago. After the regular Sunday morning church service, the...
Tags: Christianity, Religion and Belief, Foods and Beverages, Sandwiches, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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During Civil War, many notables recuperate in county
Ezra Baker owned a farm with a front gate that opened along the pike between Boonsboro and Keedysville near the Great Cave, or what we know today as Crystal Grottoes. The family cemetery, located on the farm, is the final resting place of his two...Tags: Arts and Culture, Nursing, Family, Religion and Belief, Sociology
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