by Kate Evans Summer fun can continue through the hot days of summer, but extreme heat can pose a real challenge for individuals and families. Take some basic steps to keep yourself, neighbors, older relatives and children healthy during a heat wave. Dehydration, heat stroke It is vital to stay[Read More…]

The Hancock Lioness Lions Club celebrated their 10th Anniversary on June 10 at the Berkeley Springs Brewing Company. There were eight clubs in attendance: Hancock Lioness Lions, Hancock Lions, Williamsport Lions, Chews-ville Lions, South Carroll Lions, Boonsboro Lions, Greater Carroll Lions and Berkeley Springs Lions. District Governor Jeremy Bair rededicated[Read More…]

by Geoff Fox Early last year, the Maryland Transit Authority announced they were conducting a survey to weigh the feasibility of bringing the MARC commuter train service to Western Maryland. The proposed extension could add stops in the area – – in Hancock/Cumberland on the CSX out of Martinsburg on[Read More…]

by Geoff Fox Senator Mike McKay attended the June town meeting last Tuesday, June 12, and was able to present town officials with some much-needed money for the town’ s revitalization. McKay told town officials he and Delegate Terry Baker were “very, very proud” to secure $75,000 for the town.[Read More…]