Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
Friday: A shower in the afternoon, temps: high: 86, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local history: Historic churches of Washington County (localnews1.org) — Boonsboro readers can learn how St. James Parish, founded in 1868 by the Smith family, briefly closed in 1898 and later reopened on North Main Street as part of the South Washington County Pastorate. The story also highlights other historic churches in Hagerstown, Smithsburg, and Leitersburg, showing how early congregations helped shape Washington County's small towns and enduring sense of community.
Writers Workshop Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, 100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown 5:00 pm
Family Storytime Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, 100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown 6:30 pm
Friday October 2
Symphony Storytime: Violin Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, 100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown 11:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Does anyone have recommendations for a housekeeper who can clean the communal areas in my home? I've had great help from neighbors so far and would appreciate any suggestions! (Nextdoor Fairplay)
I am looking for a dog walker in Boonesboro. I have 2 dogs' husky mixes, so they are high engery. I would need 1 walk for them Monday through Friday. Please comment below or message me. So you… (Nextdoor Roxbury)
Conagra Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Operator - 3rd Shift in Hagerstown. Apply here.
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. posted a job opening for Sewing II in Hagerstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boonsboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hagerstown
Salvation Army of Hagerstown Launches $500,000 Campaign to Rebuild Services After Fire (radiofreehubcity.com)
Hagerstown Ethics Commission to Discuss Chairperson Appointment and 2027 Meeting Schedule (radiofreehubcity.com)
Williamsport
Fetterman announces $1.44M for Williamsport water tank replacement project (news-graphic.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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