Larry Steven McCusker 1948-2023 Larry Steven McCusker, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, April 28, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Care Facility in Kearneysville, W.Va. Born March 2, 1948 in Little Orleans, Md., he was the son of the late[Read More…]
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Buddy Bernard Kinsey
Buddy Bernard Kinsey 1931-2023 Buddy Bernard Kinsey, 92, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, entered into his eternal slumber on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He was born April 22, 1931, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, son of the late Dorothia (Rau) and Howard G. Kinsey. Buddy defended our freedom as a United States[Read More…]
Arthur Eugene Peters
Arthur Eugene Peters 1928-2023 Arthur Eugene Peters, age 94 of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home. Born August 2, 1928 in Takoma Park, Md., he was the son of the late, William Oscar and Mary Agnes Clark Peters. He was of Baptist faith. Arthur[Read More…]
Food truck festival set for May 5 in Berkeley Springs
by Trish Rudder A new “First Friday” event sponsored by the Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce was approved by the Bath Town Council at their March 21 meeting. The First Friday Food Truck Festival on West Fairfax Street will debut on May 5 from 3-9 p.m. next to the[Read More…]
Penn State Master Gardeners help home gardeners blossom, in Fulton County and across the state
Valerie Sesler has worked with countless volunteers over the years, but there’ s something special about the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners. “The Master Gardeners are the most dedicated group of volunteers I’ve ever worked with,” she said. The Penn State Extension Master Gardener program trains adult volunteers in research-based[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of April 21-30: April 24 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, three stops. Malicious destruction of property, first block Parrell Street. Information taken. Service to advise, 100 block Franklin Street. Subject advised. Assisted Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 100 block Franklin Street.[Read More…]
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Hancock Open Mic returns
The Hancock Lioness Lions Club and the Hancock Arts Council are sponsoring a monthly Open Mic music event at the Hancock Community Center on the third Saturday of each month from 5-8 p.m. The first Open Mic will be held on Saturday, May 20. Organizer Jeanne Ward says all genres[Read More…]
Marylanders urged to guard against tickborne diseases
Following Governor Wes Moore’s proclamation of May as Tickborne Disease Awareness Month in Maryland, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) recently launched a Tickborne Disease awareness campaign urging Marylanders to take simple precautions to prevent illness caused by infected ticks. The warmer spring weather means increased risk of tickborne disease[Read More…]
County seeks zoning appeals board members
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). Applicants should be passionate and knowledgeable about the land use process. The court-like role of the Board of Zoning Appeals is to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged[Read More…]
