Maryland’ s Commission on Public Health will hold a public listening session for western Maryland on Thursday, May 23 from 5-6 p.m. in the Washington County Health Department’ s Behavioral Health Services Building at 925 N. Burhans Blvd. Members of the public are invited to attend the listening session in[Read More…]
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New pamphlet designed as guide to Hancock services, attractions
by Geoff Fox Visitors to Hancock, or those unfamiliar with the town after just moving here, will have a new town map and business directory to help them. The tri-folded pamphlet has a list of 132 businesses, lodging, facilities, museums, churches restaurants, and other locations throughout Hancock. On the inside[Read More…]
Final food pantry set for May 21
by Geoff Fox The final food pantry at Hancock Middle-Senior High School will be Tuesday, May 21, at 4 p.m. and run until 4:45 p.m. The food pantry is held on the third Tuesday of each month during the school year through May in the school’s cafeteria. Those who have[Read More…]
Presidential Primary Election arrives in voting precincts next Tuesday, May 14
by Kate Shunney Washington County residents who are registered to vote began casting ballots in the 2024 Presidential Primary Election last Thursday, May 2 at the county’s three Early Voting sites. In-person precinct voting will take place next Tuesday, May 14 as the primary election season comes to a head.[Read More…]
Darren Lynn Barney
Darren Lynn Barney 1965-2024 Darren Lynn Barney, age 58, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went home to be with Jesus and to sing in the Hallelujah Band on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born September[Read More…]
Thomas John Riggleman, Sr.
Thomas John Riggleman, Sr. 1929-2024 Thomas J. Riggleman, Sr., 94, of Berkeley Springs died Friday, May 3, 2024. Born August 18, 1929 in Moorefield the son of Brown and Dale Riggleman. After serving in the United States Army, he worked for General Motors and then as an independent truck driver,[Read More…]
F. Geraldine McManus
F. Geraldine McManus 1941-2024 F. Geraldine McManus, 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at home. Private services and burial will be in Fields Family Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, WV.
Sleepy Creek fire poses access challenge, taken over by Forestry
Nearly two dozen emergency agencies responded to a small brush fire that grew to encompass more than 10 acres on the northern end of Sleepy Creek Mountain last Wednesday, April 24. More than 50 firefighters, many relying on rough-terrain vehicles, made access to the fire from subdivision roads near Spruce[Read More…]
“Women on the Water” fishing & boating DNR workshop offered May 9
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls aged 12 and older, at Seneca Creek State ParkonMay9from4p.m.to 7 p.m. New or returning boaters and anglers can receive Information about boating education and opportunities, followed[Read More…]
Panther boys pick up win against Forbes Road
The Hancock baseball team took advantage of a lack of batting success by the Forbes Road Cardinals last Friday, April 26 to build up a win for their late season, topping Forbes Road 6-1. Junior Blair Ray batted in two of those runs, with Tyler Clingerman, Shawn Thomas, Chandler Buskirk[Read More…]
