Robert Dale Golden, Sr. 1944-2024 Robert Dale Golden Sr. “Bobby,” 79, died peacefully with his niece and sister by his side on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs, W.Va., following a long battle with Emphysema and COPD. Born Wednesday, November 15, 1944, the first child to[Read More…]
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Clara Ellen Sigel
Clara Ellen Sigel 1936-2024 Clara Ellen Sigel, age 87, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at her residence. Born Wednesday, August 12, 1936, in Little Orleans, Md., she was the daughter of the late Olan and Pearl (Hendershot) Creek. Clara attended Needmore Bible Church. She retired[Read More…]
Rose Zeta Merica
Rose Zeta Merica Rose Zeta “Judy” (Spriggs) Merica, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, under the Care of Blue Ridge Hospice. She was a 1955 graduate of Berkeley Springs High School where her favorite subject was Home Economics. Judy was a member of[Read More…]
Keep yourself and family safe this summer while you enjoy the outdoors
by Kate Evans Summer is a great time of year that’s full of outdoor family activities and fun. A few extra safety steps can help avoid summer dangers that pop up this time of year. Prevent snake bites Snakes are more active in warm weather and at night. Know the[Read More…]
Hancock Presbyterian consecrates scout “Churchyard Chapel” project
The Hancock Presbyterian Church consecrated their new “Churchyard Chapel” on Sunday, July 14. Cody Booth, a 17-year-old Scout of Troop 15 and church member, began this Eagle Scout project by designing this area to include a raised platform for a Communion Table and Pulpit, and steps leading to an outdoor[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report July 8-14
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, July 8, through Sunday, Sunday, July 14 July 8 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, one stop. Domestic reported, verbal, Kirkwood Park. Information taken. Service to advise, 100 block West High Street. Subject advised. Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office,[Read More…]
Hancock’s old police vehicles to be auctioned off
by Geoff Fox With the recent arrival of the first of five new vehicles for the Hancock Police Department, the current fleet of police vehicles will be heading to new owners. Town Manager Mike Faith said those vehicles will be auctioned off around the end of the month. Faith said[Read More…]
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War Memorial makes list of Top 20 critical access hospitals
The National Rural Health Association picked two West Virginia hospitals from a list of top 100 critical access hospitals to be named among the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation. War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs and Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney made that Top 20 list, which[Read More…]
Joyce Ann Bonner
Joyce Ann Bonner 1934-2024 Joyce Ann Bonner, age 90, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, Md. Born April 27, 1934 in Peoria, Ill., she was daughter of the late David and Roxie Koger Gregory. She was of Methodist faith. Joyce was a[Read More…]
