Appalachian Heritage Area offers grants for preservation, interpretation and tourism projects Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area seeks applications for its new Appalachian Forest Grants Program that will distribute $200,000 to area organizations. Grant requests can be from $1,000 to $20,000 for projects that support preservation, interpretation, tourism development, and partnership[Read More…]
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Sideling Hill Financial opens with flair on Main Street
by Lisa Schauer Main Street Hancock marked the opening of Sideling Hill Financial on Main Street at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, open house and block party on Thursday, June 29. “So many people are coming through here, with the Western Maryland Rail Trail and the C&O Canal. They all need services,[Read More…]
Canadian wildfire smoke creeps back into area
by Geoff Fox Earlier this month, smoke from Canadian wildfires made its way into the Mid Atlantic region, causing hazy conditions and affecting daily life and health conditions. After some rain, the smoke cleared the area, but it came back with a vengeance and last week was affecting more areas[Read More…]
Victor Charles Gavin
Victor Charles Gavin 1943-2023 Victor Charles Gavin, 79, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Inova Fairfax Hospital, in Falls Church, Va. Born December 31, 1943, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Vincent and Anna (Garrish) Gavin and husband of Annette Davies[Read More…]
Robert Francis Shives III
Robert Francis Shives III 1946-2023 Robert Francis “Fran” Shives III, 76, of Hancock, Md., passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Md. Born July 6, 1946, in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Robert Francis Shives II and Julia (Bohrer) Shives and[Read More…]
Luella Y. Andrews
Luella Y. Andrews Luella Yost Andrews, 88, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, Md. Full obit will be in next week’s Morgan Messenger. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Allyn Michelle Patterson
Allyn Michelle Patterson 1966-2023 Allyn Michelle Patterson, 57, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, with her husband by her side. Born in March of 1966 in Rockville, Md., Allyn was the daughter of Thomas Sidney Fitzgerald, Sr. (deceased 2021), and Dolores Sicilia Fitzgerald (85). After[Read More…]
Roger John Michael
Roger John Michael 1949-2023 Roger John “Kat” Michael, age 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at his home. Born February 13, 1949 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Paul Roger and Mary Catherine Weaver Michael. He was a Christian. Kat[Read More…]
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts & Maryland State Archives jointly present Treasures of State: Maryland’s Art Collection
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts will present “Treasures of State: Maryland’s Art Collection” from June 24 through October 22. “Treasures of State” provides an unprecedented opportunity to see highlights of the state’s art collection in tandem with the museum’s collection, providing a visual journey of more than 300[Read More…]
