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YOUTH BASEBALL Smithsburg Little Sluggers Lions Club 11, Mace 7 Lions: Justin Buckley 2 HR; Tyler Smith 2 hits; Kyle Dinterman HR. Mace: Trevor Naugle 3 hits, 2 HR; Justin Martin 2 hits. National Minor League AMVETS 11, Aladdin 11 AMVETS: Tyler Giffin 3 hits; Colson Yeakle 2 hits. Aladdin: Jamerion Doleman 3 hits, 2 HR; Parker Gibson 3 hits; C Maugansville Minor League DJ Nightlife 10 Scott's Speed Shop 9 DJ Nightlife: Luke Coulter 2 hits, GW RBI; Zachery Serzega, Brandon Gasaway, Ava Paul 2 hits each.

Sam's Club has helped raise about $18,000 for video surveillance cameras that it plans to donate to every middle and high school in Washington County. [cont. from front page ] Community Involvement Coordinator Lynn Bibbee said Sam's is $2,500 short of its goal. Another fund-raiser is scheduled Tuesday night at Bingo Island on West Washington Street. The company quickly amassed more money than expected. It originally planned to put cameras only in high schools. When the store began the effort in May, it set a goal of raising at least $5,000.

Allen-Boyer Brooke Suzanne Boyer and Douglas Tyler Allen were married Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hagerstown. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Boyer of Smithsburg. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen of Fairlawn, Ohio. The bride is a 1987 graduate of Smithsburg High School, a 1989 graduate of Hagerstown Junior College and a 1991 graduate of Salisbury State University with a bachelor of arts degree in English - secondary education.

A storm that blew through the Hagerstown area Tuesday evening cut a path of destruction through the Valley Mall and Wesel Boulevard areas. At Valley Mall, high winds pulled away portions of the roof and smashed a large window in the vacant McCrory's store in the back of the mall. Pieces of roofing and insulation were scattered around the outside of the mall, and firefighters said hundreds of feet of roof had been damaged. J.C. Penney's loading dock was damaged. Trees outside the movie theater entrance were snapped in half.

The sixth annual St. Patrick's Day Gala, a fundraiser for Washington County charities, took place at the Knights of Columbus Pangborn Council on March 13. Funds from the Tootsie Roll drive were donated to Maria Villa, United Cerebral Palsy and Star Community. Contributions for the Tootsie Roll drive were provided by patrons of Sam's Club and from members of the six Catholic churches in Washington County. Door prizes were provided by Bob Evans, Martin's food store on Dual Highway and Sam's Club.

The Springfield Middle School Destination Imagination team qualified for the DI Globals on May 20 to 25 in Knoxville, Tenn. Team members include, from left, Emily Becker, Marly Stemper, Monica Becker and Madison Gaines. The team finished third in the state tournament at UMBC to qualify for the nationals. The team, known as the Flying NutJobs, would like to thank the community for its support, including the Williamsport mayor and town council, Sam's Club, Mrs. Ronald D. Smillie, Lincolnshire Elementary, Williamsport Fire Department, Sweet Frog, Martin's, Walmart, family and friends.

Potomac Bancshares Inc. CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. - Robert F. Baronner Jr., president and chief executive officer of Potomac Bancshares Inc.,  the one-bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town, announced its quarterly results for the period ending March 31. The Charles Town-based company earned $566,000 or $0.17 per share, compared to net income of $320,000 or $0.09 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The improvement in earnings is largely the result of declining credit costs to include a reduction in the loan-loss provision compared to a year ago. Loans, net of reserve for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, were $217.4 million, compared to $211.4 million at Dec. 31, 2012, an improvement of 11 percent on an annualized basis.

Hurricane Sandy may still be expected to impact the area by Sunday, but not all local residents were out preparing for it Friday. In fact, some expressed indifference to the storm's arrival, including Hagerstown resident Chuck Holman, who said he plans to do “absolutely nothing” to prepare for it. “I don't think it's necessary because I don't see it being more than just rain,” Holman, 45, said. “I fear nothing like that. It's just nature.” Holman did say, however, that he would vote on Saturday just to make sure he gets it out of the way in case the storm does cause any problems.

Skyler O'Neill and Kelly Rumball have been named Students of the Month for December at Washington County Technical High School. O'Neill is a senior in computer game development and animation at  Tech  High. In addition, O'Neill is enrolled in advanced-placement English language, psychology, and advanced-placement calculus. O'Neill is a student ambassador for career and technology education in Washington County and a member of the Technical Honor Society at Tech High.  On his own time, O'Neill likes to draw, observe and study animation, work with computers and spend time with his friends.