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A change of scenery didn't change the production for Leah Peterson in 2012. The sophomore midfielder - along with her twin sister, Kayla - transferred from Saint James School to North Hagerstown High at the start of the school year, a move that proved to be a boon for the Hubs' girls lacrosse program. Leah improved on her freshman numbers at Saint James - when she scored 47 goals - by recording 72 goals and 18 assists in helping lead the Hubs to the MVAL Antietam Conference title and a 10-win season.

Brandon and Kayla (Burcker) Dunkle of Greencastle, Pa., announce the birth of a son, Ian Asher Dunkle , Oct. 4, 2011. Maternal grandparents are Ronald and Lorraine Burcker of Greencastle. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Saundra Dunkle of Greencastle. Paternal great-grandparents are Doris Rowe and Wayd and Shirley Dunkle of Greencastle.

andrews@herald-mail.com HAGERSTOWN - As humans on the field at Municipal Stadium threw 90 mph pitches and dove for hard-hit balls Sunday, dogs in the stands had talents of their own. Owners were glad to crow about their dogs, who were there at the Hagerstown Suns' invitation, a once-a-year tradition. This year, about 15 owner-dog groups attended. Ricky - who is either a large border collie or a small Australian shepherd, one of his owners said - knows two languages (not counting his native Bark)

WASHINGTON COUNTY - Miniature horses frolicked outside a barn while their larger cousins performed serious work Saturday afternoon at the ninth annual Star Community Barnyard Jamboree. Inside the barn in a show ring, horses and their disabled riders performed a range of feats for a small audience. Donna Ridings watched her daughter, Kayla, 14, perform with Jessee, a champion show horse that was donated to Star's Therapeutic Riding Program. Kayla has been riding at Star Community for about two years, although she has been around horses her entire life, Donna Ridings said.

martinsburg@herald-mail.com MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -Kacy Shafer, 8, scrunched her nose and shook her head. No 24-degree weather - 14 degrees with the wind chill taken into account - could keep her from standing in line to see Santa Claus during Martinsburg's Christmas celebration Friday night. During the festival, several groups sang and, after counting down from 10, Mayor George Karos plugged in the cord to light the town's Christmas tree. Santa, though, may have trumped even the mayor.

South Hagerstown High School Fourth marking period Distinguished Honor Roll Grade 9 - Lindsey Beall, Rebecca L. Canova, Megan E. Duckworth, Tyler D. Ficklin, Kayla A. Freeman, Arturo Fuster Marquez, Clarence J. Hamilton, Nicole S. Herrling, Matthew T. Koebel, Crystal J. Macafity, Allison P. Mackey, Kimberlee M. Mauck, Ciana E. McFadden, Jordan D. Miller, Leslie Rojas Cartangena, Robert J. Schmid, Mark S. Sokol, Ryan D. Stewart,...

JAN. 26, 1938-APRIL 14, 2009 CLEAR SPRING -- Robert "Bob" Lee Reed, 71, of 14026 Dry Run Road, Clear Spring, Md., passed away, Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown. Born Wednesday, Jan. 26, 1938, in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Robert Reed and the late Helen Guessford Reed. His wife, Betty June Reed, preceded him in death in 2004 after 39 years of marriage. He was employed with Hardell Oil Company, retiring in 2002.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. -- Five soldiers traveled first from Iraq, then from their far-flung homes, to thank a group of Andrew Buchanan Elementary School children Thursday for their kindness. "It meant a lot to me that you guys had no idea who we were and you still took time to write to us," Spc. Amber Baldwin told the group's pen pals. Baldwin, Sgt. Charles Hanks, Spc. Nicole Clouser, Spc. Whitney Sepeda and Sgt. Ronald Grove visited the children who were in Sue DeVos' third-grade class in 2008-09.

Margaret "Ann" Terrett, 78, passed away Feb. 21, 2013, at Meritus Medical Center near Hagerstown, Md. She was born March 22, 1934, in Washington, D.C. to Hoomes T. and Margaret C. (Williams) Garner. Ann grew up in Greenbelt, Md. She graduated from Northwestern Senior High School, Hyattsville, Md., in 1953. After high school, she worked for Dr.'s Minniberg and Rosenthal, Silver Spring, Md., and The Neurology Center, Chevy Chase, Md., as a receptionist. She and her husband owned and operated Town Center Sub and Pizza in Boonsboro, Md., from 1986 to 1995.

Born on Dec. 12, 2000, Hagerstown resident Kayla Bailey turns 12 wednesday, on 12/12/12. “It's kind of cool that they're all put together like that,” Bailey, a student at E. Russell Hicks Middle School said Tuesday. “My mom's taking me out to dinner for it.” Although this is the first time the day, month and year aligned for Bailey's birthday, she noted that her special day always does coincide with her new age. She turned 1 in 2001, and 2 in 2002, for instance. But, she said, “Turning 12, on the 12th, in the 12th month of 2012 is a little different.” After Wednesday, the next time the last two digits of the year, the month, and the day will be the same numbers will be in a little more than 88 years.

A change of scenery didn't change the production for Leah Peterson in 2012. The sophomore midfielder - along with her twin sister, Kayla - transferred from Saint James School to North Hagerstown High at the start of the school year, a move that proved to be a boon for the Hubs' girls lacrosse program. Leah improved on her freshman numbers at Saint James - when she scored 47 goals - by recording 72 goals and 18 assists in helping lead the Hubs to the MVAL Antietam Conference title and a 10-win season.

Brandon and Kayla (Burcker) Dunkle of Greencastle, Pa., announce the birth of a son, Ian Asher Dunkle , Oct. 4, 2011. Maternal grandparents are Ronald and Lorraine Burcker of Greencastle. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Saundra Dunkle of Greencastle. Paternal great-grandparents are Doris Rowe and Wayd and Shirley Dunkle of Greencastle.

MARCH 31, 1983-JULY 3, 2010 Kayla Marlene Neff, 27, of 13813 Maugansville Road in Maugansville, Md., passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown. Born Thursday, March 31, 1983, in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of Lola Darlene Pennington Cline of Williamsport, Md., and Jesse C. Cline and his wife, Jan, of Cumberland, Md. She was employed as a CNA, GNA and CMA, and last was employed by NMS of Hagerstown. She was an avid pool player and participated in numerous leagues.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. -- Five soldiers traveled first from Iraq, then from their far-flung homes, to thank a group of Andrew Buchanan Elementary School children Thursday for their kindness. "It meant a lot to me that you guys had no idea who we were and you still took time to write to us," Spc. Amber Baldwin told the group's pen pals. Baldwin, Sgt. Charles Hanks, Spc. Nicole Clouser, Spc. Whitney Sepeda and Sgt. Ronald Grove visited the children who were in Sue DeVos' third-grade class in 2008-09.

Kayla Christine Whidden of Charles Town, W.Va., died Thursday, June 18, 2009, in Charles Town. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Eackles-Spencer and Norton Funeral Home, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. The service will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Smithsburg High School Fifth marking period Distinguished honor roll Grade 9 - Logan M. Bachtell, Corey E. Bryce, Uzair Q. Burmi, Taylor N. Cline, Bryn N. Doubledee, Jaiana D. Francis, Bethany Happel, Danielle A. Harbaugh, Brock L. Heiston, Robert A. Hogue, Krystal C. Holl, Zackery G. Jaouni, Ryker A. Jernigan, Malik Kadir, Nancy C. Kline, David A. Knode, Abdul R. Latif, Tanner S. Leach, Jordan L. McNairn, Benjamin D. Minnick,...

DOWNSVILLE -- Susan Peterson is a bit uncomfortable with the idea of a story written solely about herself. If it has to be done, she said, she wants to make sure the people who helped her form the Hagers-town Area YMCA Lacrosse Association (HAYLA) are mentioned. Those partners were Erin Rafi, Sue Fahey and Mike Ewing. When Peterson and her husband, Jim, lived in Carroll County, Md., their children played lacrosse. But when the family moved to Washington County in 2002, there were few options for the sport.

JAN. 21, 1918-APRIL 26, 2009 Helen Virginia Kepner, 91, of Hagerstown, Md., went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family at her home on View Street and on her granddaughter Katie's 32nd birthday. Helen was born Jan. 21, 1918, on the Keller farm in Middletown, Md. She was the daughter of the late William C. Keller and Gay Nellie (nee Koogle) Keller. Her brother Lloyd "Buzz" Keller also preceded her in death in August 2008. Helen graduated from Hagerstown High School, class of 1936.