🌱 Which Hagerstown athletes dominated Washington County winter sports last week?
What's up Hagerstown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Hagerstown athletes dominated Washington County winter sports last week?
- How your Red Kettle donation directly supports Hagerstown families this season
- How a Franklin County manhunt briefly passed through Hagerstown on I-70
Also on today's calendar: BoD Social - ALL WELCOME — Antietam-Conococheague Watershed Alliance and 5 more events.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Hagerstown? Post it to Hagerstown photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 50, low: 28.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Washington County high school sports top performers for Dec. 8-13 (heraldmailmedia.com) — Hagerstown sports fans can see how North and South Hagerstown athletes starred in basketball, indoor track, and more during the Dec. 8-13 winter sports action. The roundup highlights standout performances across Washington County schools, with multiple Hubs and Rebels leading winning relays, scoring double figures, and piling up rebounds and steals. 
• Salvation Army aims to raise $80,000 for Hagerstown programs (heraldmailmedia.com) — Hagerstown residents are being asked to help the local Salvation Army raise $80,000 so key programs like the soup kitchen, shelter, and Angel Tree can keep serving neighbors in need. You can donate at Red Kettles, online by selecting Hagerstown, or by giving digitally at kettles, and families needing help can visit the George Street office or call for assistance.
• Central Pa. teen stabbed mom with butcher knife more than 20 times: police (pennlive.com) — A Franklin County teen accused of brutally attacking his mother was tracked through Hagerstown as police followed his mother’s missing car along I-70 before arresting him in Pennsylvania. The mother suffered life-threatening injuries and underwent emergency surgery, while the 16-year-old is being held without bail on attempted homicide and theft charges.
📸 Around Hagerstown
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Bookmobile Stop: City Park Community Stop
Washington County Free Library, 100 S Potomac St, Hagerstown
3:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
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Bulk Trash Pick-Up
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Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
5:00 pm -
BoD Social - ALL WELCOME — Antietam-Conococheague Watershed Alliance
Hub City Brewery , 25 W Church St , Hagerstown
5:30 pm -
Storytime for Adults with All Abilities (HAG)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
10:30 am -
Writers Workshop
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
5:00 pm -
Family Story Night (HAG)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
6:30 pm -
Mr. Jon Holiday Concert (HAG)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
11:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Jane Austen Community Tea Event
Williamsport Memorial Library , 104 East Potomac Street , Williamsport
1:30 pm -
Mayor & Council Meeting: Regular Session
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7:00 pm -
Preschool Storytime (WIL)
Williamsport Memorial Library , 104 East Potomac Street , Williamsport
11:00 am -
Wiggles & Giggles Playtime (WIL)
Williamsport Memorial Library , 104 East Potomac Street , Williamsport
11:30 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing cat.
My neighbors cat Tiki is missing from the 1100 block of The Terrace since Wednesday December 10. She is a black and white spayed female and very… (Nextdoor Woodland Way) - I am renovating my home and am looking for professionals to do the following work:
•remove and disposal of carpet from hardwood in 3 rooms, lay linoleum in 2 rooms •replace several plaster walls with drywall, including part of a… (Nextdoor Leitersburg)
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🗞 Nearby News
Williamsport
- Get your vote on! Select the Washington County athletes of the week (heraldmailmedia.com)
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