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Maryland expands program for landowners to protect waterways statewide

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is expanding the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) permanent easement program statewide for the preservation of agricultural land and protection of waterways. Previously these easements were available in nine Maryland counties. Now landowners across Maryland with existing federal CREP contracts can participate in this[Read More…]

Fulton County accidents involve three area residents

A Needmore man was uninjured in a Harrisonville area accident earlier this month. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident occurred on January 5, around 8:37 a.m. on Black Bear Road in Licking Creek Township in Fulton County. Police said a 2010 Toyota Rav4 was stationary at the intersection of[Read More…]

Lina Lorene MacMichael

Lina Lorene MacMichael 1941-2024 Lina Lorene MacMichael, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Warfordsburg, Pa., on Monday, January 22, 2024. Born Saturday, July 26, 1941, in Berwyn, Md., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Lina (Morgan) Thies. Lina was a graduate of High Point[Read More…]

Carl E. Wertman, Jr.

Carl E. Wertman, Jr. 1947-2024 Carl E. Wertman, Jr., 76, of Hustontown, Pa., and formerly of Hancock, Md., passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his residence. Carl was born in Hancock, Md., on February 3, 1947, the son of the late Thelma Geraldine (Clingerman) Wertman and Carl E. Wertman,[Read More…]

Margaret Louise Swisher

Margaret Louise Swisher 1939-2024 Margaret Louise Swisher, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Hancock, Md., on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Born December 10, 1939, in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Norval and Mary Hull. Margaret was a graduate of Hancock High School in Hancock,[Read More…]

Karen Elizabeth Ingram

Karen Elizabeth Ingram 1960-2024 Karen Elizabeth Ingram, age 63, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center. She was born May 12, 1960 in Birmingham, England. Karen was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she worked as the administrative assistant. She was a[Read More…]

Bridge at Ford Dr. & Tollgate to close next week for four days

The Washington County Division of Engineering announces that C. William Hetzer Inc. will be closing the bridge between Ford Drive and Tollgate Ridge Road in Hancock, Md. between Monday, January 29 to Thursday, February 1, for work on a waterline extension. The Town has been working on preparations to extend public[Read More…]