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Warfordsburg man held on assault charges

A 28-year old Warfordsburg man was arrested and charged after allegedly choking a 21-year old Mercersburg woman. According to Pennsylvania State Police, just after 7 a.m. on August 10, troopers responded to a report of a domestic incident on Hill Road in Warfordsburg. After an investigation, police said they determined[Read More…]

Pennland Pure wins top cheddar prize in national competition

Lanco-Penland Cooperative’ s local cheese plant, Pennland Pure, placed again in several categories at the American Cheese Society Annual Conference held in Des Moines, Iowa on July 19. Each year this event is highlighted by the annual cheese competition that allows cheesemakers to showcase their talents and work as leaders[Read More…]

Washington County Farm of the Year accepting nominations for ’23-24

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…]

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…]

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…]