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Brook Lane Seeks Artwork from Hagerstown-Area Students

Brook Lane Health Services is inviting Hagerstown-area high school students to create artwork inspired by its campus at 13121 Brook Lane in Hagerstown.

Students may submit photography, paintings or drawings featuring the campus and its natural surroundings. Categories include Best Landscape, Most Colorful, Most Peaceful, Best Nature Scene, Most Unique Perspective and People’s Choice.

First-place winners in each category will receive $200, and second-place winners will receive $100. Winning and selected artwork will be displayed in Brook Lane’s main building.

Registration is due Oct. 26, and artwork must be submitted by Nov. 23. Winners will be announced in fall or early winter.

Students can register and submit artwork at brooklane.org/art. Questions may be sent to Media@MeritusHealth.com.

Photo credits to Brook Lane

Nancy Irene Thomas 1947-2026

Nancy loved traveling with her husband and watching game shows on television. She loved country music and was a fan of Elvis Presley. 

Mary Kay Naugle 1947-2026

Mary Kay Naugle, 79, of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday, October 14 2026 peacefully at the Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Care. Born January 26, 1947 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter

Kara A Topper 1968-2026

Kara devoted herself to nursing, caring for others with a tender heart and a gift for making people feel seen, comforted, and loved.

Robin Kay Thomas 1966-2026

Robin enjoyed watching anything true crime or her favorite TV show, Law & Order SVU. She had a heart and compassion for animals.

Terisha Mi Cook 1973-2026

Terisha was a school teacher with the state of Maryland, she loved being a positive influence on so many young lives.

Linda L. Miller 1945-2026

In her earlier years Linda worked at the former Howard Johnsons on the turnpike and later at the Stanley Clothing Company in Chambersburg.

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