Austin M. Golden 1998-2022 Austin M. Golden, 24, Hancock, Md., passed away August 2, 2022, in Chambersburg, Pa. Born February 14, 1998, he was the son of Cheri Knapp and Thomas Golden, Jr. He was a 2016 graduate of Hancock High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived[Read More…]
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Alma Jean Gregory
Alma Jean Gregory 1932-2022 Alma Jean Gregory, age 90, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Stonerise Berkeley Springs. Born March 26, 1932 in Hedgesville, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles Frederick “Fred” Sensel, Sr. and Nora Mabel Payne Sensel. She was a[Read More…]
National Night Out connects officers with community, kids
by Geoff Fox Well over 600 people came to Widmyer Park on Tuesday evening, August 2, to enjoy a night out, information booths, demonstrations, music, and of course fireworks. As the night began, temperatures were in the mid to upper 80s with a slight breeze and a very brief shower[Read More…]
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National Park Service closes Dam 4 Winch House Pedestrian Bridge to all traffic
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park has closed the pedestrian bridge at Dam 4 Winch House (mile marker 84.6) to all traffic. During a recent inspection, engineers found that the walkway’s supports have wood deterioration due to rot, and the metal hangers for the walkway support beams have been[Read More…]
Become a Weed Warrior with Potomac Valley Audubon
The Potomac Audubon Society is recruiting “Weed Warriors” to help maintain four nature preserves, totaling over 500 acres, located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The program includes training by PVAS’s Land Manager to become a certified “Weed Warrior.” Certified “Weed Warriors” will be given the knowledge and the[Read More…]
Meritus Health mobile clinic to offer easy access for COVID vaccines
Since December of 2020, when COVID vaccines were first authorized for use, Meritus Health has provided the community it serves with more than 106,000 vaccinations. The health system continues to look for opportunities to improve access to the vaccine, and will be expanding the offerings of its mobile vaccine clinic,[Read More…]
HCC holds reception for TRIO Upward Bound students
Hagerstown Community College recently held its eighth annual TRIO Upward Bound Reception. The event represents an end-of-the-year celebration for the TRIO Upward Bound students and their achievements during the 2021-2022 school year. Following remarks from Jim Klauber, president of HCC, attendees heard from student speaker Casey Douglas, and keynote speaker,[Read More…]
Mobile home ordinance called into question; council to seek public input at Aug. 15 workshop
by Geoff Fox Town officials will be holding a workshop on Monday, August 15 at 6 p.m. to discuss and receive public input pertaining to the town’ s ordinance on Mobile Homes and Vehicles. The workshop comes after Mayor Tim Smith was questioned if someone was able to put a[Read More…]
Officials discuss water, sewer lines to business park, Lanco
by Geoff Fox The possibility of Lanco Pennland’s cheese plant connecting to the town’ s water and sewer lines when they are extended along Warfordsburg Road was up for discussion during a workshop town officials held last Thursday, July 28. When the area north of town on Warfordsburg Road was[Read More…]
