Donald James Sharp 1935-2024 Donald James Sharp, age 89, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at his home. Born July 31, 1935 in Marlinton, W.Va., he was the son of the late Charles Jack and Ora Belle Thompson Sharp. He attended Calvary Bible Church. Donald was[Read More…]
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Charles Peter Faith
Charles Peter Faith 1948-2024 Charles Peter “Pete” Faith, age 76, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at War Memorial Hospital. Born April 6, 1948 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Charles Augustine and Hazel Beatrice Wachter Faith. He was a member[Read More…]
Harold Lee Unger
Harold Lee Unger 1956-2024 Harold was born July 18, 1956 to James Alfred Unger and Phyllis Madeline Risinger Unger. He grew up in Berkeley Springs in a family of five children: Carolyn, Steven, Gregory and Bryan. They remember him as having lots of energy and enjoying the outdoors, playing ball[Read More…]
Fall 2024 trout stocking to begin across Maryland
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin fall trout stocking in early October as soon as water levels and temperatures are acceptable for trout. Department crews will transport thousands of state hatchery-raised brown, golden rainbow, and rainbow trout and release them statewide in select creeks, rivers, lakes, and[Read More…]
October calendar of events for Hancock Middle-Senior High School
There are a few days coming up in October Hancock Middle-Senior High School would like families to remember. —October 11 is a two-hour early dismissal day. —October 15 is a PSAT for 9th and 10th graders. —October 15 is the monthly food pantry. —October 18 is Association Day, no school.[Read More…]
Panthers pounce over Hornets 49-20 on the road
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers varsity football team scored the most points of the season in their 49-20 victory over the Hornets at Hundred High School in West Virginia last Friday night, September 27. The Panthers led by one after the first quarter, and then turned on the heat,[Read More…]
As spotted lanternfly infests region, ag experts ask public to help curb spread
by Kate Evans Residents should keep watching for signs of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) as the insect continues to expand its range and threaten fruit trees, hardwood trees and crops in many states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The insect was first found in Berks County,[Read More…]
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Valley Art Assoc. to present free “Vibrant Visions” show
The Valley Art Show, entitled, “Vibrant Visions” is coming up soon at the Washington County Arts Council, 34 Potomac St., Ste 100 in Hagerstown. Thirty-three members of Valley Art will be participating. This promises to be a really big show. Come out and see your local and regional artists’ work.[Read More…]
Maryland’s small game and wild turkey seasons on the horizon
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other small game seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. Some of these species offer generous seasons and bag limits and are abundant throughout Maryland. “Small game hunting can be an[Read More…]
