Please take some time to read our old stories posts. There have been many historic moments in Hagerstown's past that have been documented by a few generous volunteers from our community. Thanks for taking the time to learn more about our special little community.
June 4, 2009
We have the answer. Actually, two answers – two great locations for family-friendly summer fun: Ruth Dutro Community Pool and Hagerstown Park. Dutro Pool, at 611 E. Main Street, is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday (weather permitting). With reasonable fees (see below) and plenty … Read more
October 16, 2008
For many here in Hagerstown, July 22, 2008, will always be an extraordinary day. After all, you know it’s not a typical Tuesday when more than 500 Model T Fords chug along the town’s streets. The arrival of the Tin Lizzies and their owners – part of the Richmond area’s summertime celebration of the historic … Read more
Songwriter Peter Allen said it years ago: “Dreams can come true again, when everything old is new again…” Right here on Main Street – in a late-19th-century landmark – a pair of local art lovers are working in someplace old to create something new: a place where area artists can show their work, and where … Read more
After less than a year on the job, Town Manager Bob Warner has pretty much seen it all. “It really has been an eventful year,” said Warner, who was hired by the town council in November 2007 to keep Hagerstown’s basic services running smoothly. “We had a big ice storm in early March, floods in … Read more
Local hardware store owner Gary Schuette isn’t just trained to do what he does; in a sense, he was born to do it. Even more than that, he is absolutely wired to do it. Schuette, 40, grew up in Hagerstown, graduating from Hagerstown High School in 1986. “My family has always been in retail – … Read more
June 25, 2008
Hagerstown’s Main Street was transformed into “memory lane” this past July as thousands of Model T enthusiasts – and hundreds of the historic vehicles – chugged into town to mark the iconic Ford’s 100th birthday. “There’s lot of buzz about this around town, and it’s going to be a great day – a one-of-a-kind event,” … Read more
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy here in Hagerstown. Now that school’s out, most families are looking for outdoor activities that can their keep their kids’ attention – and keep the Xbox controls out of idle hands for at least a few hours. We have the answer. Actually, two answers – two great locations for … Read more
As they look toward Hagerstown’s economic future, town officials aren’t exactly thinking big. Quite the contrary; they’re convinced that small business is the way to go, and they’re making a concerted effort to encourage individual entrepreneurs to locate their start-ups. Although a small business can’t provide the quantity of local jobs and the immediate tax … Read more
It’s not easy being green, but area economic-development experts know that eco-friendly business is progressive – and they’re convinced that it will be profitable. That’s why they’ve embarked on an ambitious plan to build an environmentally conscious industrial park in the Hagerstown area – perhaps on State Route 1, near Interstate 70. “Even though this … Read more