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Through the Community Forestry Catalyst Fund, local governments, nonprofits, schools, community associations, businesses, and other organizations may apply to fund projects on eligible public or private property in Maryland. Maryland communities seeking support to care for their trees and forests can now use a single application to access several funding[Read More…]
Organizers of the Festival of Trees is reminding those who may want to participate time is winding down to register. The 4th Annual Festival of Trees runs Friday, December 4, through Saturday, December 5, and is hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The free event will[Read More…]
Robert Ward Raynor 1933-2026 Robert Ward Raynor departed this life early Friday morning, October 30, 2026. Born Robert Ward Raynor in Jamaica, Queens, Long Island, N.Y. on March 7, 1933 to Gertrude May and Frederick Joseph Raynor. Graduated Mepham High School where Dad always said he’d gotten a college education[Read More…]
Doris Elaine Vistoria Schultz 1938-2026 Doris Elaine Vistoria Schultz, 88, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born April 5, 1938, in Frederick, Md., she was the daughter of the late George B. Fraley and Helen Keeney. Doris attended Catoctin Furnace School in[Read More…]
Danny Lee Fox 1948-2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Danny Lee Fox, who departed this life on November 7, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on October 22, 1948, in Oklahoma City, Okla.. Danny was a cherished son of the late[Read More…]
Anna Shearer 1933-2026 Anna Shearer, 92, died peacefully on October 26, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Maryland and surrounded by her family. She was a long-time Berkeley Springs resident and active member of the community. Born December 11, 1933, Anna was originally from Osijek, Croatia. In 1944, she was[Read More…]
The Hancock High School Lady Panthers will be hosting the Clear Spring Blazers this evening, Wednesday, November 4, in the MPSSAA quarterfinal at 6 p.m. The Hancock Volleyball team finished the regular season at .500 including victories over Allegany and Berkeley Springs.
BlackCat Music Cooperative’s Laz Rapidaz acoustic band will perform their free fall concert, “Notes We Left Behind” on Saturday, November 7 at 2 p.m. at the Historic Star Theatre. Laz Rapidaz was formed in the summer of 2022 featuring eight enthusiastic youngsters wanting to learn and play music. Over the[Read More…]
from the National Newspaper Association Federal courts must build a firewall between artificial intelligence programs and local news organizations, says National Newspaper Association Chair Jeremy Gulban, CEO, CherryRoad Media of Parsippany, New Jersey. National Newspaper Association (NNA) has joined an amicus brief filed by News/Media Alliance on behalf of local[Read More…]
