A New Beginning in Annapolis A new administration, a new office, and new responsibilities. This is what is before all of us in District 1 as the 445th Legislative Session begins. Only 21 days into 2023 and so much has happened: Maryland has transitioned from one Governor’s administration to a[Read More…]
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Maryland’s annual farm nutrient reports due March 1
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) re-minds farmers that the deadline to submit Annual Implementation Reports (AIRs) outlining nutrient applications made in calendar year 2022 is March 1. For those who want to save time and paper, an electronic reporting option is available through Maryland OneStop. Approximately 5,500 Maryland farmers[Read More…]
Pennsylvania State Police investigating January 20 bank robbery in Fulton County
by Geoff Fox Pennsylvania State Police from the McConnellsburg barrack are investigating a bank robbery in the Harrisonville area last week. According to police, just after 11 a.m. on Friday, January 20, police responded to a reported robbery in the 7700 block of Waterfall Road. Police said an unknown black[Read More…]
Maryland’s 2023 Primitive Deer Hunt runs February 1-3 Final opportunity for deer hunters for the 2022-23 season
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the state’s Primitive Deer Hunt will be open Feb. 1-3 statewide. Hunters with a valid hunting license, or those exempt from the hunting license requirement, may use primitive bows or muzzleloaders to hunt sika and white-tailed deer during these days. Primitive hunting devices[Read More…]
Town Council approves more business grants, new sign contractor and raise
by Geoff Fox Hancock officials seven grant proposals from Hancock businesses for improvements to their locations. Those grants were looked over and approved by the grants committee before heading to the mayor and council. Town Manager Mike Faith said there was a small issue where people were applying for two[Read More…]
Roderick “Rick” Phillip Stahl
Roderick “Rick” Phillip Stahl Roderick Phillip Stahl (“Rick”), 78, of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, passed into Jesus’ arms on January 13, 2023, as the love of his life for 34 years, Liz Sheehan, daughter, Kathleen Sheehan Vello, and son-in-law, Matt Vello, were by his side. Rick spent his life as a contractor,[Read More…]
John Wayne Hovermale
John Wayne Hovermale 1964-2023 John Wayne Hovermale, age 58, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born October 30, 1964 in Berkeley Springs, he was son of[Read More…]
Charles V. Thomas
Charles V. Thomas 1966-2023 Charles Vincent Thomas, 56, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed peacefully at his family home in Hancock, Maryland on January 20, 2023, with his sisters, Theresa and Rosemarie, at his side. Born on September 4, 1966, Charles was the son of the late Dr. Frank B. Thomas III[Read More…]
William Sherwood Jenkins, Sr.
William Sherwood Jenkins, Sr. 1939-2023 William Sherwood “Bill” Jenkins, Sr., age 83, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home. Born December 25, 1939 in Keyser, W.Va., he was the son of the late Alfred William Jenkins and Wilma Florence Miller Nicholson. He was of the Methodist faith. Bill worked[Read More…]
Brian Eugene Mellott, Sr.
Brian Eugene Mellott, Sr. 1964-2023 Brian Eugene Mellott, Sr., age 58, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Winchester Medical Center. Born February 5, 1964 in McConnellsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Eugene Webster and Shirley Marie Guessford Mellott. He was a graduate[Read More…]
