by Geoff Fox It was a little wet when the kids from Good Shepherd Preschool arrived at Widmeyer Park on Thursday morning, May 9, for their annual Trike-A-Thon, but the rain stopped long enough for the kids to ride their trikes and raise some money for St. Jude Children’s Research[Read More…]
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… And then there was nothing
by Geoff Fox On Monday, March 25, the interior of the building that once housed McKinley’s Market at 55 West Main Street collapsed into the basement and a few days later, demolition started. As of last week, there remains only a gravel space between two buildings in that spot. Since[Read More…]
U.S. Silica in agreement to sell to investment firm for $1.85 billion
by Kate Shunney U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., the owners of the sandmine operation north of Berkeley Springs, have said they are in the midst of an agreement to sell to affiliates of Apollo Funds – a global investment firm. In a press release issued on April 26, company officials said[Read More…]
Voters take to precincts to close out Presidential Primary
Washington County voters who hadn’t yet cast ballots during early voting days were heading to the county’s precinct polling places on Tuesday, May 14. Voters are picking party nominees for political offices from U.S. President to state and county offices and non-partisan candidates for the Washington County Board of Education.[Read More…]
Ambrose Ernest Ray
Ambrose Ernest Ray 1936-2024 Ambrose Ernest Ray, 87, Hancock, Md., went home to be with his Lord on May 8, 2024. Born December 21, 1936, in Warfordsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Charley and Pearl (Imes) Ray, and the husband of Delores Ray. He was a 1954[Read More…]
Sharon Ann Price Walker
Sharon Ann Price Walker 1946-2024 Sharon Ann Price Walker, age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born August 5, 1946 in New Martinsville, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Harland T.[Read More…]
Judith Ann Kielty
Judith Ann Kielty 1943-2024 Judith Ann Kielty, age 81, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born January 4, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Bernard Joseph and Ruth Mae[Read More…]
Maryland to Go Green for Mental Health Awareness Month
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Maryland Department of Health is partnering with the Mental Health Association of Maryland to encourage Marylanders to Go Green for Mental Health this May. The goal of the Go Green Campaign is to raise awareness by lighting up green, the color for[Read More…]
Kids snag fish, snacks & prizes at annual Tonoloway Fishing Rodeo
by Geoff Fox The Tonoloway Rod and Gun Club held their annual Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, May 4, at the club’s lake off Woodmont Road, west of Hancock. A total of 87 kids were along the lake looking to catch the largest fish possible. The rodeo was open to[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of April 29-May 5: April 29 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, two stops. Service to advise, first block Brent Street. Subjects advised. April 30 911 hang-up, 100 block Pennsylvania Avenue. Medical emergency. Property damage accident, Franklin Street. Information taken. Assisted[Read More…]
