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.
August 22, 2012
We discovered a lot about ourselves when Willie & Red’s – and a whole section of our historic downtown – faced destruction on June 23. We discovered that we have caring citizens and neighbors. We discovered that we have an exceptional volunteer fire department and extraordinary disaster preparedness. We discovered an unshakeable passion for our … Read more
August 10, 2012
People are important here. That’s the mantra of Dr. Bill Doering in his new role as superintendent of Nettle Creek Schools. “It’s an honor to be a leader,” said the longtime educator. “They have placed a great responsibility for me in their children and their community. Leaders are important here. Therefore, it’s an extremely important … Read more
Hagerstown is on the move. A favorite cafe and a long-standing pharmacy move down a block. A charming inn makes its debut. A friendly couple takes charge of a famous candy factory. And a gun shop opens up on the outskirts of town. Yes, our town is on the move and we have the inside … Read more
It’s that time of year again. Natives and visitors of Hagerstown are gearing up for yet another weekend of Jubilee Days festivities. The Nettle Creek Lions Club will host this celebration August 16-18. The festivities will kick off on Thursday evening with the Hagerstown Rotary’s gyroscope contest and the Sight Queen Ice Cream Social. On … Read more
November 1, 2011
HAGERSTOWN, Ind. — IronGate Creative has a stately, leisurely appearance from the outside. But, there’s a beehive of business activitity going on inside. It’s multimedia mecca on Main Street. Drawing tables and computer stations fill the upstairs rooms. Colorful framed creations line the walls and staircase. Award plaques and a huge conferencing table attest further … Read more
May 2, 2011
Penny Wickes credits her early years growing up in a small town with helping to instill her strong work ethic and a willingness to listen to and learn from her elders. When Penny and Mike Wickes started their first business many years ago in Tennessee, there was a group of older businessmen who mentored young … Read more
August 13, 2009
Hagerstown Town Council President Peggy Cenova has lived in this area virtually all of her life, and there’s no place she’d rather be. She spent her childhood in Greens Fork, and he and her husband Chris, have lived in Hagerstown for 26 years, raising a daughter and becoming deeply involved in the community. At age … Read more
When a fire alarm sounds in the middle of the night, Hagerstown residents can take comfort in knowing that dedicated, well-trained people will respond — and quickly. To Fire Chief Rick Cole, this sense of community comfort is a source of great pride, as well as a tribute to the 24 other active members of … Read more
For natives and residents of Hagerstown, the third weekend in August is always a special time, a time that connects family and friends and links the present to the past. This year will be no exception, as the Nettle Creek Lions Club stages Jubilee Days — Hagerstown’s traditional three-day summer party — Aug. 14, 15, … Read more
When the news broke in early July that a buyer had stepped forward to rescue financially strapped Welliver’s restaurant — the family-owned smorgasbord that has been a Hagerstown landmark for six decades — the Welliver family was understandably thrilled. Founder’s daughters Janie and Mary Welliver, who have spent their entire lives helping operate the restaurant, … Read more