by Geoff Fox In 2024, town officials introduced an ordinance to approve a partnership agreement with what was then known as Harvest DCP of Maryland, now Trulieve. That agreement mistakenly sat unsigned for almost two years. The agreement was unanimously approved for signing at the March 10, 2026 town[Read More…]
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McKay secures $200K for three projects in Allegany and Washington counties
by Geoff Fox State Senator Mike McKay has secured more than $206,000 in state funding for three projects in Allegany and Washington Counties through requests to the state. Maryland’s Board of Public Works approved all three projects on Wednesday, April 1. Interfaith Service Coalition has one of those projects and[Read More…]
County accepting applications for grant funding
The Washington County Gaming Commission has begun the 2026 Gaming Commission Grant funding cycle and all qualifying charitable organizations with a Washington County presence are encouraged to apply. The Gaming Fund Application and all necessary forms will be available on the Grant Management Charitable webpage on or about April 1.[Read More…]
Jacquelyn Marie Lewis
Jacquelyn Marie Lewis 1952-2026 Jacquelyn Marie Lewis, age 73, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at War Memorial Hospital. Born December 16, 1952 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Madeline DiBattista Apici. She was a high school graduate. Jackie[Read More…]
Denise L. Wachter
Denise L. Wachter Denise Lynne Wachter, 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Sunday, March 29, 2026 at UMPC Carlisle Hospital. Services will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs at a later date.
Debra Sue Flowers
Debra Sue Flowers 1959-2026 Debra Sue Flowers, age 66, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Care Facility in Kearneysville, W.Va. Born June 2, 1959 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Joseph William and Susan[Read More…]
Jesse Wayne Hull
Jesse Wayne Hull 1948-2026 Jesse (Jess) Wayne Hull, 77, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. Born Wednesday, July 28, 1948, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Lester and Dorothy Younker Hull. Jess worked at Rayloc and was an avid Baltimore Orioles[Read More…]
Hancock starts season 0-4
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers baseball team has started the season on the slow side with four losses in as many games, but there’s still a lot of season left. Coach Rocky Wills said the Panthers have lost to Southern Garrett 10-0, McConnellsburg 17-1, Northern Garrett 6-5, and Mountain[Read More…]
Herbert Young Scholarship seeks donations for musical students
The Herbert Young Scholarship Fund is seeking donations for the 2026 music scholarship which is awarded annually to a senior member of the Hancock High School band. Each year, an eligible senior band member is selected by Band Director Caleb Wescott to receive the award. The recipient will be announced[Read More…]
Hancock High School Band receives Superior ratings
The Hancock High School Band, under the direction of Caleb Westcott, received Superior ratings at the High School Band Assessment at North Hagerstown on March 18. “We are very proud of their accomplishment,” said Principal Jennifer Ruppenthal. photo courtesy of Ruth Bradley
