by Geoff Fox “This is what happens when you wait.” Those are the words of Councilman David Kerns when town officials were handed a sheet of paper by RK&K Manager John Cole during a recent special town meeting with the figures for the new wastewater treatment plant. “This is now[Read More…]
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Community Forestry Catalyst Fund simplifies access to local forestry grants
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…]
Festival of Trees deadline in two weeks
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…]
Annual Cacapon River Film Festival returns to Berkeley Springs
The Friends of the Cacapon River is hosting its annual Cacapon River Environmental Film Festival. The free event is on Saturday, November 21, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Historic Star Theater. The festival will celebrate the beauty of our West Virginia rivers, explore the challenges facing our[Read More…]
Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, November 2, through Sunday, November 8: November 2 Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. Animal complaint, Widmeyer Park. Unable to locate. Service to advise, fist block West Main Street. Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised.[Read More…]
Town to host Comprehensive Plan Public Input Sessions Thursday
The Town of Hancock will host a Public Input Session to help form their Comprehensive Plan this Thursday, November 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Town Hall. The public is asked to participate and contribute input on community priorities, decisions about housing and economic development and transportation. All residents,[Read More…]
Robert Ward Raynor
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
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
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
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…]
