Hagerstown Herald-Mail

The Herald-Mail is a local newspaper that caters to the communities of Hagerstown in Maryland, Chambersburg in Pennsylvania, and Martinsburg in West Virginia, along with the nearby counties.

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For July 4th, Krispy Kreme offering new collection, free doughnut

4 days ago | heraldmailmedia.com | Amaris Encinas

Krispy Kreme is celebrating America's birthday with free doughnuts and a new doughnut collection inspired by stars, stripes and sweetness. Customers can celebrate the Fourth of July a little early this year with three new, festive doughnuts from the chain's "Stars, Stripes & Sweetness Collection," which are all available for purchase at participating Krispy Kreme shops across the country.
‘Jaws’ scared swimmers out of the ocean 50 years ago. Real locations of Amity's terror

1 week ago | heraldmailmedia.com | Jennifer Borresen

“Duh-dun ... duh-dun ... duh-dun.” Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" is here. "Jaws" was released on June 20, 1975, and ushered in the summer blockbuster era, earning an inflation-adjusted $1.56 billion. "Jaws" instilled a fear of the unknown as it villainized sharks and altered the public perception. Some moviegoers became terrified to jump into the ocean.
Food Network star Anne Burrell dies at 55

1 week ago | heraldmailmedia.com | Edward Segarra

Chef and TV personality Anne Burrell, best known for her numerous appearances on the Food Network, has died. She was 55. Burrell, a recognizable figure on the culinary channel thanks to her spiky platinum blonde hairdo and tart wit, died on June 17 at her home in New York, according to a press release from the Food Network. A cause of death was not disclosed.
Tropical Storm Erick forms in Pacific, could become hurricane: See tracker

1 week ago | heraldmailmedia.com | Gabe Hauari

Tropical Storm Erick has formed in the Pacific and is expected to quickly strengthen into a hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. The storm is currently located about 450 miles southeast of Punta Maldonado, Mexico, according to the hurricane center, with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph with higher gusts.
U.S. 40 bridge in Western Maryland closing for over a year: What to know

1 week ago | heraldmailmedia.com | Julie Greene

The U.S. 40 bridge over Conococheague Creek will close for over a year starting June 23 for a $22.4 million rehabilitation project. The bridge, built in 1936, will be partially rebuilt while preserving its historical design. Detours will be in place, and local roads have been improved to handle increased traffic. Emergency services have adjusted response plans to minimize delays during the closure.
PHOTOS: Historic Conococheague Creek bridges in Washington County, Maryland

1 week ago | heraldmailmedia.com | Julie Greene

Julie E. GreeneThe historic open-spandrel concrete arch U.S. 40 bridge over the Conococheague Creek, west of Hagerstown, on April 17, 2025. The two-year rehabilitation project includes replacing the bridge above the arch, including the concrete support columns. Julie Greene/The Herald-MailThe historic open-spandrel concrete arch U.S. 40 bridge over the Conococheague Creek, west of Hagerstown, on April 17, 2025.
Interactive map of the early universe is considered largest ever created

1 week ago | heraldmailmedia.com | Eric Lagatta

The interactive online map, created using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, details some 800,000 galaxies across a vast cosmic distance. Scrolling and zooming in can take users some 13.5 billion years back in time when the universe was in its infancy and stars, galaxies and black holes were still forming. Depicting a section of the universe known as the COSMOS-Web field, the map is compiled of more than 10,000 images.
Taco Bell going crispy with tacos, burritos and strips

1 week ago | heraldmailmedia.com | Anthony Robledo

Taco Bell's Chicken Nuggets were just the beginning as the Mexican-inspired fast food chain's crispy chicken era is here to stay with the debut of new items. Starting June 17, Crispy Chicken Tacos and Burritos will be available at locations nationwide for a limited time, the chain announced Thursday, June 12. Both items feature a Crispy Chicken Strip inside and are available with new Spicy Ranchero and Avocado Ranch sauces.
2025 Juneteenth events in Hagerstown, Halfway, Shippensburg will celebrate freedom

1 week ago | heraldmailmedia.com | Julie Greene

Multiple Juneteenth events are planned in Hagerstown, Maryland, and Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, from June 17-22. Events include a celebration at Shippensburg University, a ceremony at Halfway African American Cemetery, and a masquerade ball at the Cortland Mansion. The Doleman Black Heritage Museum is hosting several events, including a praise and worship service, a Celebration of Survival, and a new exhibit unveiling.
Maryland man who was deported pleads not guilty to human smuggling

2 weeks ago | heraldmailmedia.com | Bart Jansen |Evan Mealins

Abrego Garcia has become a central figure in the debate between Trump's policy of mass deportations and Democrats arguing for due process in court to fight criminal allegations and removals. NASHVILLE − Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran immigrant at the heart of an international debate over President Donald Trump’s tougher border security policies, pleaded not guilty to charges of human smuggling.