The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is expanding the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) permanent easement program statewide for the preservation of agricultural land and protection of waterways. Previously these easements were available in nine Maryland counties. Now landowners across Maryland with existing federal CREP contracts can participate in this[Read More…]
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Fulton County accidents involve three area residents
A Needmore man was uninjured in a Harrisonville area accident earlier this month. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident occurred on January 5, around 8:37 a.m. on Black Bear Road in Licking Creek Township in Fulton County. Police said a 2010 Toyota Rav4 was stationary at the intersection of[Read More…]
Candidates announce their runs as deadline to run for office nears
Maryland candidates have just 10 days left to file to run for office, as the state’s candidate filing period closes on Friday, February 9 at 9 p.m. Aspiring politicians have signed up for the 2024 election cycle, which includes the state’s party primary on May[Read More…]
Lina Lorene MacMichael
Lina Lorene MacMichael 1941-2024 Lina Lorene MacMichael, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Warfordsburg, Pa., on Monday, January 22, 2024. Born Saturday, July 26, 1941, in Berwyn, Md., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Lina (Morgan) Thies. Lina was a graduate of High Point[Read More…]
Carl E. Wertman, Jr.
Carl E. Wertman, Jr. 1947-2024 Carl E. Wertman, Jr., 76, of Hustontown, Pa., and formerly of Hancock, Md., passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his residence. Carl was born in Hancock, Md., on February 3, 1947, the son of the late Thelma Geraldine (Clingerman) Wertman and Carl E. Wertman,[Read More…]
Margaret Louise Swisher
Margaret Louise Swisher 1939-2024 Margaret Louise Swisher, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Hancock, Md., on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Born December 10, 1939, in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Norval and Mary Hull. Margaret was a graduate of Hancock High School in Hancock,[Read More…]
Karen Elizabeth Ingram
Karen Elizabeth Ingram 1960-2024 Karen Elizabeth Ingram, age 63, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center. She was born May 12, 1960 in Birmingham, England. Karen was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she worked as the administrative assistant. She was a[Read More…]
Bridge at Ford Dr. & Tollgate to close next week for four days
The Washington County Division of Engineering announces that C. William Hetzer Inc. will be closing the bridge between Ford Drive and Tollgate Ridge Road in Hancock, Md. between Monday, January 29 to Thursday, February 1, for work on a waterline extension. The Town has been working on preparations to extend public[Read More…]
Prevent wintertime falls with these safety tips
by Kate Evans Falls on snow and ice can cause serious injuries like sprains, broken bones or concussions or worse during winter’s roughest patches. Many safety precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of slipping, tripping and falling for people of all ages – and they apply at any[Read More…]
Indians top Lady Panthers on home court
The cross-river rivalry between Hancock and Berkeley Springs came to the Panther’s home court on Monday night during varsity girls basketball play, ending with an Indian win, 49-29. Hancock’s varsity girls are still looking for their first win this season, as they head into a busy week of court action.[Read More…]
