Ruth Marie McCarty 1934-2024 Ruth Marie (Shoemaker) McCarty, 89, formerly of Hancock, Md., and Falling Waters, W.Va., entered eternal life on Friday, March 8, 2024, at The Leland at Laurel Run, Waynesboro, Pa. Born Friday, September 7, 1934, in Morgan County, W.Va., Ruth was the daughter of the late James Chester[Read More…]
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Randy Blake Barnes
Randy Blake Barnes 1954-2024 Randy Blake Barnes, age 70, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at his home. Born January 8, 1954 in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Herbert Taft and Annetta Margaret Unger Barnes. He was a Christian. Randy was a[Read More…]
Southern Fulton High School performs Mary Poppins
The Southern Fulton Jr./ Sr .High School will be having a production of “Mary Poppins” on Friday and Saturday March 15 and 16. The tale of the magical nanny who arrives just in time to save a family, will be presented to the community for two nights only. Showtimes are[Read More…]
Two uninjured in Fulton County crash
by Geoff Fox Two Needmore women were uninjured in a February 19 crash on Thompson Road. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred just before 4 p.m. on Monday, February 19, in the 400 block of Thompson Road in Needmore. Police said the crash occurred as a 2007 Chevrolet[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, February 26, through Sunday, March 4: February 26 Service to advise, 100 block High Street. Subject advised. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, three stops. Disorderly conduct, 200 block East Main Street. Subjects advised. Service to advise, Widmeyer Park.[Read More…]
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The heart is the engine that keeps your body running
by Kate Evans The heart is a vital organ that keeps our bodies healthy and functioning well. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States today for both men and women, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Disease Prevention and[Read More…]
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County Commissioners adopt new building and electrical codes for Washington County, set public informational meetings
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, February 27 adopted the 2021 Building Code and the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) for Washington County. They will become effective July 1, 2024. “To ensure transparency and provide valuable information to the public regarding the new building code,” county officials[Read More…]
