Miss Teen Volunteer Washington County
Trinity Luttrell was crowned Miss Washington county teen volunteer 2026, giving her the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss Maryland Volunteer. Miss Maryland Teen Volunteer is a preliminary to Miss Teen Volunteer America, a nationwide service-oriented scholarship program that empowers young women through educational scholarships.
“If given the opportunity to serve as the representative of my state, l will spend my year championing my philanthropic S.E.R.V.E. initiative, St.Judes Children’s Hospitals, and the Salvation Army,” Luttrell said.
The state pageant will be held Aug. 1 and 2 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick. The most outstanding and intelligent young women from across the state will be competing for the title of Miss Maryland Volunteer as well as Miss Maryland Teen Volunteer along with the opportunity to represent this organization for the year.
More than a Pizzeria
Gio’s Pizzeria owners Alisha and Efren Trejo Resendiz with Washington County Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Frey.
Maugansville has a new pizza place as Gio’s Pizzeria has opened on Maugans Avenue just west of the I-81 interchange. The restaurant opened for business in December.
Owners Alisha Resendiz and Efren Trejo Resendiz say they are not just operating a pizzeria. They have a mission to give back to the community that supported them through their son Gio’s cancer journey. “Never on this journey of life alone,” is their motto.
Resendiz has been making pizza for more than 20 years. “Naturally, opening a pizzeria of our own was our dream for quite some time,” Alisha Resendiz said. “We not only want to create a legacy for our family, but also for our team that makes it all happen, and for local cancer families in the area.”
The Resendiz family wants to raise awareness about childhood cancer and support families in the area that are dealing with cancer.
Good, Good, Good Libations
Good Libations, an innovative concept of an alcohol-free bottle shop providing a welcoming space for the community, has opened on South Potomac Street downtown. Owner Diane De Laet says Good Libations is the only entirely alcohol-free bottle shop in Western Maryland. The shop provides a broader selection of beverage options for those who have chosen an alcohol-free lifestyle and offers safe space for those in recovery.
“The concept has been growing across the country,” De Laet said. “As our society is becoming more mindful and health-conscious, we felt that this was a very much needed element that was absent from our growing city.”
Good Libations also provides a selection of games and mocktail accessories including mixers, mixology tools, and garnishes. The downtown boutique also has a tasting room and event space for small gatherings. In addition to alcohol-free beer, wine, and spirits, popular beverage items include seltzers, cold brew coffees, and craft sodas are available.
The shop will also host a variety of events, including paint-and-sip classes, tastings, and game nights. Good Libations is committed to supporting the community and promoting a healthier lifestyle.
“Whether one is in recovery, sober-curious, chooses an alcohol-free lifestyle, or just wants to consume less alcohol, we have something for everyone,” De Laet said.
The shop is open between noon and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.