Jessie Permilla Chambers 1928-2025 Jessie Permilla Chambers, age 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital. Born January 1, 1928 in Weymouth, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Harold Bailey and Elsie Lillian Beine Trumbull. She was a graduate of[Read More…]
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Martha Anna Youngblood
Martha Anna Youngblood 1937-2025 Martha Anna “Sis” Youngblood, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Canterbury Center in Shepherdstown, W.Va. Born August 22, 1937 in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Floyd Daniel and Pauline Ruth Unger Youngblood. She[Read More…]
James Daniel “Danny” Flowers
In Loving Memory of James Daniel “Danny” Flowers November 27, 1958 – July 18, 2025 On July 18th, the earth lost a one-of-a-kind soul. James Daniel “Danny” Flowers rode his white horse to the heavens, leaving behind a legacy as bold, wild, and unforgettable as the life he lived. Born[Read More…]
John Thomas Kesselring
John Thomas Kesselring 1991-2025 John Thomas Kesselring, age 33, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home. Born December 18, 1991 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of John Dennis Kesselring and the late Ramona Kaye Younker Kesselring. He attended Berkeley Springs High[Read More…]
Oliver Henry Swink III
Oliver Henry Swink III 1949-2025 Oliver Henry “Butch” Swink III, age 76, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home. Born June 12, 1949 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Oliver Henry Swink, Jr. and Freda Voneda Harden Swink.[Read More…]
Ruth Ann Cottrill
Ruth Ann Cottrill 1942-2025 Ruth Ann Cottrill, age 83, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Born January 18, 1942 in Massillon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James Thompson and Lydia Weekley Thompson. She was a high school graduate[Read More…]
Marion Natalie Tritapoe
Marion Natalie Tritapoe 1928-2025 Marion Natalie Tritapoe, age 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon, W.Va. Born on April 1, 1928 in West Newton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Lois Pritchard. She attended Highland[Read More…]
Frederick County angler sets new Maryland state record for false albacore
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized Jack Dorman of Mt. Airy as the new state record holder for false albacore (Euthynnus alletteratus) in the Atlantic Division. Dorman’s 26.0-pound catch surpasses the previous record of 23.5 pounds that was just set earlier this month. Dorman, 22, was fishing[Read More…]
Maryland offices publish “Know Your Rights” booklet
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and the Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown have joined to publish “Know Your Rights: A Guide to Understanding and Protecting Your Rights,” available in both English and Spanish. The English version can be found online at https://mccr.maryland.gov/Documents/FINAL%20Joint%20KYR%20Booklet%207.10.25.pdf. The Spanish version can found at https://mccr.maryland.gov/Documents/SPANISH%20Joint%20KYR%20Booklet%207.10.25.pdf[Read More…]
CAMP JOY: 34 Years of faith, sweat and service
by Nancy Wheeler It’s a tradition that never grows old—because it’s built on mission. For 34 summers, CAMP JOY has brought together the spirited energy of nearly 100 teens and seasoned adults to repair homes, renew hope, and strengthen community ties throughout the tri-state region. During the week of July[Read More…]
