The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development announces that nominations for the prestigious 20232024 Washington County Farm of the Year are now being accepted. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage embedded in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all[Read More…]
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Tribute to 9/11 heroes rolls through Western Maryland
by Geoff Fox Just before 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning, August 18, a pack of police officers on motorcycles rolled under the bridge for the eastbound I68 exit for Woodmont Road. The lead ridge blocked the entrance ramp from Western Pike at the bottom of the ramp. What followed was[Read More…]
Back to class! Washington County schools begin Monday
by Geoff Fox It seems like it was just yesterday that schools were letting out for the summer and kids were looking forward to having fun with no school. But it was June when schools let out and the new school year is set to begin on Monday, August 28,[Read More…]
Dennis E. Fink, Jr.
Dennis E. Fink, Jr. 1972-2023 Dennis E. Fink Jr., 50, passed away, Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home, in Warfordsburg, Pa. Born December 17, 1972, in Hagerstown Md., he was the son of the late Dennis E. Fink, Sr. and Sethrentha (Luttrell) and Jack Schoenadel, of Little Orleans, Md.[Read More…]
Bertha “Lue” Keefer
Bertha “Lue” Keefer 1930-2023 Bertha “Lue” Lucille (Reed) Keefer, 92, Hancock, Md., passed away peacefully at her home August 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 12, 1930, at Millstone, Md., she was the daughter of the late Earl and Hilda Mae Gordon Reed and the stepdaughter of[Read More…]
Delmar Edward Hoschar
Delmar Edward Hoschar 1953-2023 Delmar Edward Hoschar, age 69, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, August 14, 2023 at his home. Born September 17, 1953 in Ravenswood, W.Va., he was the son of the late Jesse Issiac and Lalia Gertrude Dillon Hoschar. He was a Christian. Delmar attended schools[Read More…]
Be prepared for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes
by Kate Evans Late summer and fall bring cooler weather and a colorful array of autumn leaves, but it can also bring severe thunderstorms, deadly tornadoes and dangerous hurricanes. Hurricanes, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and extremely high winds can knock out power, air conditioning and heating and communications to homes and[Read More…]
2 Mile Music Fest at Kirkwood Park to benefit Martha’s House
The Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial Hancock Chapter #361 will present the 2 Mile Music Fest on Sunday, August 27 from 2-8 p.m. at Kirkwood Park in Hancock. The 2 Mile Music Fest is a fundraiser to benefit causes in the Tri-State area. Martha’ s House will receive the net proceeds[Read More…]
Frederick William Oakes, Jr.
Frederick William Oakes, Jr. 1952-2023 Frederick William Oakes, Jr., age 71, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, August 11, 2023 at his home. Born March 22, 1952 in Bethesda, Md., he was the son of the late Frederick William Oakes, Sr. and Elizabeth Jean Skinner Oakes. He attended Montgomery[Read More…]
C. Diane Constantino
C. Diane Constantino 1942-2023 C. Diane Constantino, age 80, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at her home. Born November 14, 1942 in La Plata, Maryland. She is survived by her husband, Thomas William Constantino, at home, one son, James of New Jersey and two fur[Read More…]
