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🌱 How Hagerstown firefighters found a trapped man inside a burning container
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Hey there, Hagerstown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Hagerstown firefighters found a trapped man inside a burning container
- Why prosecutors dropped high-profile firearm charges tied to Hagerstown police video
- Which Hagerstown players made Washington County’s 2025 football all-star list?
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Morning mist; mostly cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 26 degrees.
- Friday: Icy mix; much colder, temps: high: 32, low: 28.
- Saturday: Low clouds and not as cold, with a high of 40 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Firefighters Hear Cries For Help, Rescue Man Living Inside Burning Container Near VA Border (dailyvoice.com) — Hagerstown firefighters rescued a man living inside a burning shipping container near North Burhans Boulevard after hearing his cries for help while battling the blaze. Crews quickly contained the accidental generator-related fire near Maryland Metals, limiting damage to about $100, and the victim was taken to Meritus Medical Center with burn injuries. State fire investigators are handling the case. 
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• State's Attorney Clarifies Dismissal of Firearm Charges Against Terrance Murphy; Firearm Never Recovered (radiofreehubcity.com) — Washington County prosecutors have dropped firearm-possession charges against Terrance Murphy after new evidence, involving Hagerstown Police video, raised doubts that the item seen on surveillance was a regulated firearm. This summary may be inaccurate and you should visit RadioFreeHubCity.com to view the full article. The case, which also touched the Hagerstown Ethics Commission, was ended by a nolle prosequi, and this article may be copyrighted content from Radio Free Hub City and should not be reproduced or summarized without a valid license agreement.
• Jayden Yates, Xavier Bowie lead Washington County football all-stars (heraldmailmedia.com) — Washington County’s top high school football players, including standouts from North and South Hagerstown, have been named to all-county and all-conference teams after the 2025 season. Local fans can see which Hagerstown athletes earned player-of-the-year honors and how stars from Boonsboro, Williamsport, Smithsburg, Clear Spring, Saint James, and Hancock stacked up.
📸 Around Hagerstown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hagerstown
★ Featured events ★
- Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater, 44 N Potomac St Rear, Hagerstown
1:00 pm
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
- Pre-School Storytime (HAG)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
11:00 am - VolunTeen Orientation
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
5:00 pm - Dungeons and Dragons!
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
5:00 pm - Noon Year's Eve Party
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
11:00 am - Pre-School Storytime (HAG)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
11:00 am - Festive Fridays
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
4:00 pm - Kids Discover/Little Explorers: Tennis
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
11:00 am
Friday December 26
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
📣 Hagerstown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)
Smithsburg Library , 66 W Water St , Smithsburg
10:30 am - Pre-School Storytime (HAG)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch , 100 S. Potomac Street , Hagerstown
11:00 am - Pre-School Story Time (SMI)
Smithsburg Library , 66 W Water St , Smithsburg
11:00 am - Teacher Happy Hour Every Friday Night!
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters , 117 E Baltimore St , Funkstown
2:00 pm
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- MERRY CHRISTMAS!
This is Chubby, first litter here 5 years ago. He was super friendly! His sister Petey is still here, my #1 girl. Want to say THANKYOU again to… (Nextdoor Outskirts of Hagerstown) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
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🗞 Nearby News
Williamsport
- Washington County Commissioners Boost Agricultural Support and Enhance Public Safety Communications (radiofreehubcity.com)
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