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Gayle Schreiber fought to the very end. “She didn’t want to leave us,” says her daughter Zoe Schreiber. “She didn’t want to leave her family.” Gayle, a Hagerstown resident who was once a potential Olympic swimmer, former Maryland State Police trooper and…
When it comes to the Washington County Ag Expo and Fair, it’s no secret that the event remains successful year after year thanks to community leaders and dedicated volunteers. It truly takes a village to pull off all the activities scheduled daily at the…
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra presented the first concert of the Maryland Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO) in February, marking a significant new chapter in the organization’s commitment to music education and…
Annette Gavin moved to the United States from the United Kingdom in 1994 to become an associate professor of equine studies at Wilson College in Philadelphia. During her tenure, she recognized a significant gap in equine care, and…
The second North American presentation examining how Nordic artists celebrated the concept of home, national identity, and personal expression is on view until May 17 at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition, first shown at…
The need for large animal experts for a variety of occupations is thriving in Washington County. Decades ago, entrepreneurs saw a need in Western Maryland and established businesses with hopes of success. Not only have these businesses found…