The C&O Canal Association, which supports projects and care of the National Historical Park, is seeking additional helping hands for some park projects in June. The Volunteers In the Park will be undertaking several large efforts that need more labor. The association has a “small cadre of dedicated volunteers referred[Read More…]
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Maryland Dept. of Commerce releases public economic survey
Maryland’s Department of Commerce has released a economic survey seeking public input about the future of economic initiatives and economic growth. “Maryland has long been a place of innovation, opportunity, and economic strength. With a highly skilled workforce, strategic location, and thriving industries, our state is well-positioned for continued growth[Read More…]
Barbara Haskell
Barbara Haskell Barbara (Bobbi) Haskell, 71, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in the home she built, with her husband of 50 years by her side, surrounded by those who loved her most. She is survived by her devoted husband, Marty, and her loving children, Christopher Haskell and Tiffany[Read More…]
Panthers softball ends regular season on two game skid, fall in playoffs
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers softball team ended their season last Monday, May 4, in a game just up Interstate 70 in Warfordsburg against the Southern Fulton Indians where they fell 7-3. The season came to an end last Thursday, May 7, against Mountain Ridge when the ladies fell[Read More…]
Panthers baseball end season with 2-19 overall record
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers baseball team ended the regular season last Monday, May 4, at Brunswick in a 12-2 loss. They ended their season in a 1A playoff game last Thursday, April 7, in a 11-1 loss to Fort Hill. In their game against Brunswick, the Panthers racked[Read More…]
Main Street gas line project will impact traffic flow
by Geoff Fox A Columbia Gas project along East Main Street will be tying up traffic for a couple more weeks as they install a new gas line between 112 East Main Street to 170 East Main Street The project is only that stretch of Main Street and should run[Read More…]
Preschoolers pedal their way to fundraising goal for St. Jude
by Geoff Fox Preschool students from Good Shepherd Preschool were in Widmeyer Park last Thursday morning, May 7, for the 23rd annual St. Jude Trike-a-Thon. Each year, the preschool raises funds for St. Jude Research Hospital in their journey to curing childhood cancer. This year, 37 kids were riding their[Read More…]
Barbara Gale Fleece
Barbara Gale Fleece 1956-2026 Barbara Gale Fleece, age 70, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Seaton Senior Living in Hagerstown, Md., while under the care of Hospice of Washington County. Born February 3, 1956 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of Charles[Read More…]
Denise M. Sutton
Denise M. Sutton Denise Mary Sutton, 87, of Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Services will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs.
Norma Lee Hixon Hill
Norma Lee Hixon Hill 1942-2026 Norma Lee Hixon Hill of Ft. Washington, Md., went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026, at Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, W,Va. Norma was born August 21, 1942, at home in Buck Valley, Pa. She was the daughter of the[Read More…]
