Marjorie Ann (Rice) Scuderi 1949-2026 Marjorie Ann (Rice) Scuderi was welcomed into this world by her loving parents, Dan and Betty Rice on September 30, 1949 in Silver Spring, Md. As a child, she enjoyed walks in the woods, time with her Grandma, singing in choirs, girl scouts and playing[Read More…]
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Madeline Marie Ward
Madeline Marie Ward 1930-2026 Madeline Marie Ward, 95, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at her residence. Born Monday, September 8, 1930, in Fulton County, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Marie Fischer Hendershot. Madeline was a graduate of Southern Fulton High School[Read More…]
Rachel Rosalie Gray
Rachel Rosalie Gray 1927-2026 Rachel Rosalie Gray, age 99, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, September 4, 2026 at her home. Born September 3, 1927 in Sylvan, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Effie C. Rager Shives. Rachel was a high school graduate. She[Read More…]
Mark Fenton McBee
Mark Fenton McBee 1963-2026 Mark Fenton McBee, age 62, died on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his home in Hedgesville, W.Va. Born on August 15, 1963, he was the son of Douglas MacArthur “Mac” McBee and the late Patience Hendershot McBee. Mark was a graduate of Martinsburg Christian Academy. He[Read More…]
Lady Panthers host season opener tonight, Homecoming is October 12
by Lisa Schauer Tonight, Hancock High School girls’ volleyball team will host the Forbes Road Cardinals of Waterfall, Pa. for the Lady Panthers’ first match of the 2026-2027 season. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. at Hancock High School. “Our program has really grown in the last few years. This season is going[Read More…]
Veterans honored during recognition gathering at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center
by Lisa Schauer Veterans of America’s military were recognized during an event held at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center on Tuesday, August 25. Community volunteers representing Berkeley Springs VFW post 4019 and Alderton-Dawson American Legion post 60, led by Pastor Dick Voorhaar, visited with residents, bearing gifts with cake and ice[Read More…]
Sliding into the end of summer
Dark & Stormy September
Suspects in Clear Spring fire/homicide looking facing court dates
by Geoff Fox Last fall three Clear Spring residents were murdered and their home set on fire. Starting next week, the first of the list of alleged suspects will see their day in court. In the early hours of November 18, 2025, fire crews from Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company[Read More…]
Suspect in Appel death to face trial for DUI manslaughter Sept. 16
by Geoff Fox Last May, a Little Orleans man known widely for his role with the East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, was struck and killed in Allegany County while riding his motorcycle on Orleans Road. Kenneth Appel was struck by a pickup driven by Shane Michael Fulmer, 50, of Hagerstown.[Read More…]
