The number of wildfires in Maryland in 2025 remained steady but total acres burned nearly doubled, largely due to arson, according to the Maryland Forest Service’s Annual Wildland Fire Report. The report covers wildfires across 3.2 million acres of land overseen by the Maryland Forest Service. In Maryland, 172 wildland[Read More…]
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Maryland Park Service dedicates Freedman’s State Park in Montgomery County, preserving African American history
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Office of Governor Wes Moore, and local partners dedicated a new Maryland state park on May 15 that pays tribute to a significant chapter of the state’s African American history. The newly dedicated park—Freedman’s State Park in northeastern Montgomery County—comprises a little more[Read More…]
MDE issues drought warning for Washington County, meteorologist says no immediate relief in forecast
by Geoff Fox It’s rained in Washington County and promises of rain are in forecasts, but the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a drought warning for much of the state, including Washington County. The announcement came on Thursday, May 14. The warning is due to persistent rainfall deficits[Read More…]
Hancock firefighters to receive silver medal
by Geoff Fox Two members of the Hancock Volunteer Fire Company will be receiving silver medals for their heroism during a flash flood last year. On Thursday, June 4, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 10th annual Public Safety Awards at the Community Volunteer Fire Company[Read More…]
PSP investigates accident, horse thefts
Pennsylvania State Police responded to an accident just after 8 a.m. on Friday, May 1, along Interstate 70 in the Warfordsburg area where a car struck a road sign on the shoulder. According to police, the vehicle was traveling eastbound on I-70 around the 169-mile marker when, for an unknown[Read More…]
Bluegrass group to perform at church
The Country Bluegrass Pickers will be performing at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Mercersburg on Sunday, June 7. The group will provide special music, which is sponsored by the Mt. Zion Union Cemetery Association, at the annual Homecoming Service beginning at 10 a.m. The service is held once a year[Read More…]
PA welcome center open again
Westbound travelers on Interstate 70 no longer have to wait until Breezewood to stretch their legs or use the restroom as the welcome center in Warfordsburg has reopened. For nine months, the welcome center has been closed due to PennDOT installing a new water treatment system. After the long wait,[Read More…]
Victoria Vox to perform at BlackCat
Award winning singer/songwriter, Victoria Vox, is bringing her tour back to the East Coast with a performance scheduled at BlackCat Music Cooperative in Berkeley Springs on Friday, May 15. Vox will be conducting a workshop, at 5 p.m. followed by a concert at 7 p.m. Vox is a one-woman show,[Read More…]
Panthers compete in county championships, seniors recognized
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers track team took to the track at South High last Wednesday, May 6, for the Washington County Public Schools Championships and to participate in a senior recognition event. Each school’s seniors were recognized at the event and were escorted by their parents. Ethan Hill[Read More…]
Carol E. Moats
Carol E. Moats 1940-2026 Carol E. Moats, 86, of McConnellsburg, Pa. passed away on May 04, 2026, at her home with her family by her side under Grane Hospice Care. Carol was born on March 02, 1940, in Big Cove Tannery, Pa., the daughter of the late Jacob W. Everts[Read More…]
