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Suspects in Clear Spring fire/homicide looking facing court dates
by Geoff Fox Last fall three Clear Spring residents were murdered and their home set on fire. Starting next week, the first of the list of alleged suspects will see their day in court. In the early hours of November 18, 2025, fire crews from Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company[Read More…]
Suspect in Appel death to face trial for DUI manslaughter Sept. 16
by Geoff Fox Last May, a Little Orleans man known widely for his role with the East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, was struck and killed in Allegany County while riding his motorcycle on Orleans Road. Kenneth Appel was struck by a pickup driven by Shane Michael Fulmer, 50, of Hagerstown.[Read More…]
Hancock students have array of scholarships available to help navigate the cost of college
by Geoff Fox As the 2026-2027 school year is just started at Hancock High School, it’s not too early for the Class of 2027 to start thinking about their post-high school careers and possibly going to college. For in state students, costs for three of the larger schools in Maryland[Read More…]
Lewis (Lew) Harvey Miller
Lewis (Lew) Harvey Miller Lewis (Lew) Harvey Miller, 82, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed peacefully from his earthly home on Monday, August 24, 2026. Lew was married to the love of his life and best friend, Susan, for 46 years. Together, they raised two children, Amanda and Kenneth. He is also[Read More…]
Louise Edna Golden
Louise Edna Golden 1935-2026 Louise Edna Golden, age 90, of Hancock, Md., passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 15, 1935, in Millstone, Md, she was the daughter of the late Roger Elwood and Kittie Irene Younker Weller. She was a[Read More…]
Joyce Ann Younker
Joyce Ann Younker 1952-2026 Joyce Ann Younker, 74, of Hancock, Md. passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at her residence. Born Saturday, March 15, 1952, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late George W. and Wanda L. Vanorsdale Fleece, Sr. Joyce attended Berkeley Springs School.[Read More…]
Ira Melvin Manley
Ira Melvin Manley 1936-2026 Ira Melvin Manley, age 90, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday August 29, 2026, at Valley Health Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. Born July 30th, 1936, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Eva Lavina Fox and was raised by his[Read More…]
Ludwell Onsolow Fling
Ludwell Onsolow Fling 1929-2026 Ludwell “Onsie” Onsolow Fling, 97, of Hancock, Md., passed away, Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born January 19, 1929, in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Edward and Olive Mitchell Fling. Onsie attended Hancock Area School. He served in the[Read More…]
William B. Little
William B. Little 1942-2026 William B. Little, age 83, died on August 14, 2026, surrounded by his family in Bowling Green, Virginia. Born on December 31, 1942, in Hancock, Maryland, he was the son of the late Chlorous L. Hovermale Little and the late Philip N. Little. He was a[Read More…]
