The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Broadfording Road. The bridge on Broadfording Road over Conococheague Creek will be closed between August 14-18 from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. daily to remove debris from under the bridge. The highway department apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and[Read More…]
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Harrisburg man flown to hospital after accident
A Harrisburg, Pa., man was flown to an Altoona hospital after a motorcycle accident in Big Cove Tannery on Sun- day, July 23, around 11:21 a.m. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a 2012 Harley- Davidson Sportster motorcycle, driven by Claude E. Carman, 72, of Harrisburg, was traveling south on Great[Read More…]
Maryland woman guilty of role in international drug operation
Ana Ercilia Luna, age 38, of Hagerstown, pled guilty Thursday, August 3, to a drug conspiracy charge. According to court documents, Luna would assist drug customers at Top 3 Sources, a business in Hagerstown that was being used to distribute hundreds of grams of illegal substances. Luna also smuggled drug[Read More…]
Maryland Horse Industry Board accepting 2024 grant applications
The Maryland Horse Industry Board has announced they will begin accepting grant applications for the 2024 grant year. The goals of the grant program are to promote the Maryland equine industry by increasing public awareness and participation, advancing education and training, supporting and promoting equestrian events, programs, and activities, and[Read More…]
PVAS Program in Morgan County set for August 24
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society is sponsoring a free public program in Morgan County on Thursday, August 24 at 6 p.m. at the Morgan County Board of Education Center, 247 Harrison Ave., Berkeley Springs. Jeff Feldman will be presenting “Land Trusts: Conserving Land, Water & Open Space -Forever” on behalf[Read More…]
County releases Comprehensive Plan, asks for input
The Washington County Planning Commission has released a new Comprehensive Plan for the county. The document aims to develop a community vision for future land use and effective growth management, shaping the future of Washington County. To access the Comprehensive Plan and contribute to the community’s vision, residents can go[Read More…]
Greencastle man cited for public drunkenness in Buck Valley
Pennsylvania State Police cited a Greencastle man on August 4 for public drunkenness on Buck Valley Road. Police responded to assist EMS with an intoxicated male just before 4 p.m. on Friday, August 4, in the 15,000 block of Buck Valley Road, which is just over the Pennsylvania/ Maryland border[Read More…]
Much of the Potomac River Basin in drought conditions
Much of the Potomac River watershed is in moderate to severe drought situations at the moment, says the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. Despite the low river levels, Hancock and Morgan County are not yet experiencing drought levels of dryness, and only the eastern end of the area[Read More…]
Town manager goes live to open public discussion on town issues, take questions
by Geoff Fox Last Friday afternoon, Town Manager Mike Faith did something no town official has done before – went live on Facebook, taking questions from residents about projects and other concerns around town. The live stream lasted around an hour with a high of 106 people watching. One of[Read More…]
Wanda Loraine Fleece
Wanda Loraine Fleece 1933-2023 Wanda Loraine Fleece, age 89, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at her home with her family by her side and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 24, 1933 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter[Read More…]
