Brittany Ward
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Hagerstown, MD, United States
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Quiet start to Monday but storms roll in Monday evening
Happy Sunday! A weak cold front will continue to slide north the region and the possibility of thunderstorms and showers are still on the table. We will begin to see the thunderstorms chances die down as we head into our evening. Showers are still possible for the second half of our overnight into early morning. […] → Read More
Look up at the sky this weekend for moon show
(WDVM) — It is time to go stargazing this weekend as a Total Lunar Eclipse will happen Sunday. What happens is the moon will cross the earth’s shadow making the moon a coppery reddish color. “This weekend we are treated to a spectacular sight of a full moon culminating in a lunar eclipse. Now, I […] → Read More
Snow is on the way come Monday
Happy Easter! High pressure will keep us dry as we head into tonight, and winds will begin to diminish as the sunsets. Temperatures will quickly drop tonight. Some areas could see lows closer to the freezing mark. And because of that, the National Weather Service has issued some Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisory. Any crops […] → Read More
Dry for Easter but rain returns
Good Saturday! Southerly will continue to bring high clouds throughout our evening. Temperatures tonight will stay mild as they dip down into the 40s. We continue to see a dry airmass, and with this, some of the showers are struggling to reach the ground. A few scattered showers are what we can see heading into […] → Read More
Near perfect finish to the weather week, with cooler air moving in for Easter Sunday
Good Friday! High pressure has settled in and is giving way to some good old-fashioned sunshine! A southerly flow has kept temperatures around the 70-degree mark, allowing for a perfect weather day across the DMV. Another Canadian cold front is coming for us Saturday and will slowly push east this weekend. This front will have […] → Read More
Fairfax County police look for murder suspect
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WDVM) — Fairfax police are turning to you for help in finding a suspect in a homicide case. 35-year-old Hannah Choi was last seen at her apartment on the 5300 block of Jesmond Street in Alexandria on March 5. According to police, friends arrived at her apartment on Sunday but Choi did not […] → Read More
Md. Deputy Treasurer official resigns after unsettling email
MARYLAND (WDVM) — Baraba Goldberg Goldman stepped down from her position as Deputy Treasurer of Maryland after calls for her resignation. The controversy was sparked by a December email she sent that some candidates and community members called racist. The email she sent out says three African-American males have run statewide for governor and lost.Maryland […] → Read More
Mertis cuts back COVID-19 screening hours
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) — Meritus Health Center will be cutting back their COVID-19 screening center starting on Sunday, March 13. The center’s hours will be reduced Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. In addition, according to a release, the center behind the Mertius Medical Plaza will no longer be open […] → Read More
D.C. Public schools still have mask mandate
WASHINGTON (WDVM) — Even though many school districts are ending their indoor mask mandate, one district is still reinforcing them. On Tuesday, an announcement was made that the mask mandate will not be lifted. In a statement released, members of the public schools said they decided to help keep their students, staff, and visitors safe. […] → Read More
Secretary of State and MD AG warns of scams
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) — The Maryland Secretary of State and the Attorney General are warning consumers about the risk of being scammed. They warn of scams that may happen to people who want to donate to help people in Ukraine. A few ways to donate to Ukraine-related causes while ensuring donations are given to a […] → Read More
Krumpe doughnut shop busy for the holiday
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) — It’s a holiday to fulfill your sweet taste buds, and people in Hagerstown got just that. Earlier Tuesday a line formed outside of the Krumpe’s Doughnut sh… → Read More
Berkeley County Animal Control petition denied
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. (WDVM) — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals voted unanimously to refuse the petition for Writ of Mandamus that the Alley Cat Allies Inc. placed against the Berkeley County Animal Control. Alley Cat Allies first submitted the petition back in November. They based their petition on a private investigation they did […] → Read More
Pothole season returns to the DVM
MARYLAND (WDVM) — Hundreds of trucks will be making their way to the capital within the next few days. And many potholes are starting to pop up. But with many trucks on the roads and potholes popping up, how can drivers keep themselves safe? Charlie Gischlar works as the community relations manager with the Maryland […] → Read More
Three-year-old hit by car
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) — In Western Maryland, a three-year-old was hit by a car outside Bester Elementary School. According to the Washington County Dispatch, it happened around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.What led to the crash is still under investigation – by the Hagerstown Police Department. Dispatch said the child had nonlife-threatening injuries. → Read More
Experts warn about the signs of hypothermia
HAGERSTOWN Md. (WDVM) — Colder weather is on the way, and experts warn about the dangers of hypothermia. Hypothermia happens when your body temperature drops below 96 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the Certified Data Centre Professional, 1,300 people die every year. Feeling cold and sluggish or having trouble thinking are possible signs of hypothermia. If […] → Read More
Hagerstown City Council approves funding for restoring historical home
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) — A historic home in Hagerstown is more than 275 years old and is ready for some repairs. The Johnathan Hager Museum House in City Park is considered one of the oldest houses in Hagerstown.It survived many wars, including the Civil War, and at one point, it housed Johnathan Hager, the city’s […] → Read More
One pastor wants to help break generational curses
FREDERICK, Md. (WDVM) — Many families suffer from generational curses. One pastor in Frederick County is making it his mission to help out. “A curse is like a pattern that has been set for that family meaning everyone born in that family has to follow that pattern,” Apostle Clement Mbuyi, senior pastor of International Tree […] → Read More
Local company provides broadband for those affected by Kentucky tornadoes
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM)– A Hagerstown company found a way to give back to people who were impacted by the deadly tornadoes earlier this month in Kentucky. Workers with Intersal and Help.NGO and other partners headed to Kentucky this week to provide broadband to the areas that were hit. According to the groups, hundreds of homes […] → Read More
Washington County Firefighter provides cooking tips ahead of holiday
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM)– We are just three days away from Thanksgiving and many people will begin to cook thanksgiving meals. WDVM 25 caught up with firefighters to see how you can stay safe this holiday season. The first thing firefighters recommend is for you to have a clear cooking area. Having a clean area they […] → Read More
Is it too early for Christmas? WDVM caught up with some people to see what they think
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM)– It’s a topic that everyone is talking about. It is the beginning of November and we are already seeing Christmas decorations up in stores and even people putting up their trees. And the main debate is, is it too early? WDVM caught up with a couple of people who were shopping at […] → Read More