The Washington County Master Gardeners will host a free Pollinator Palooza on Saturday, September 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center at 7303 Sharpsburg Pike in Boonsboro. In a dozen tents at four Master Gardener teaching gardens, guests will learn why pollinators such[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of August 28-September 3: August 28 Suspicious vehicle, 300 block Pennsylvania Avenue. Information taken and subjects advised. Animal complaint, 100 block East Main Street. Bald Eagle vs powerline. Eagle deceased. Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. Service to[Read More…]
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Locally acquired case of malaria pops up in Maryland
by Kate Evans The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with three state health departments to investigate nine cases of locally acquired malaria. Seven cases occurred in Sarasota County, Florida, one in Cameron County, Texas, and one case of locally acquired malaria in a Maryland resident who lives[Read More…]
Archery deer hunting season opens Friday across Maryland
The Maryland archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide this Friday, September 8 and ends January 31, 2024. Archers may also use vertical longbows and vertical recurve bows February 1-3, 2024 during the second annual Primitive Deer Hunt Days. “Fall is one of the most beautiful times[Read More…]
County seeks members of Veterans Advisory group
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Veterans Advisory Committee. Applicants shall be registered voters and residents of Washington County. Additionally, members shall meet one of the following requirements: Separated from a US Military Service under honorable conditions, Non-Veteran, representing a variety[Read More…]
Civil War history coming back to Joseph Hancock Park
by Geoff Fox On September 23 and 24, Joseph Hancock Park will be taking a step back to the 1860s as re-enactors set up camp for a living history display of life of Civil War soldiers. Re-enactors of the 12th North Carolina Infantry from the Confederate States of America and[Read More…]
Jacqueline Lee McFadden
Jacqueline Lee McFadden 1964-2023 Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee McFadden, age 59, went to be with the Lord with her family by her side, August 31, 2023. Born July 3, 1964 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late John Robert “Bob” and Violet Golden. She was a graduate[Read More…]
Dixie Sue Bishop
Dixie Sue Bishop 1960-2023 Dixie Sue Bishop, 62, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at her home in Needmore, Pa. Born October 18, 1960, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of late Ray and Sylvia Mellott Wertz and the wife of Lloyd C. ”Seymour” Bishop, Jr., whom she[Read More…]
Charles Warren Ridley
Charles Warren Ridley 1954-2023 Charles Warren Ridley, age 68, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, August 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 12, 1954 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He was a high school graduate. Charles served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War.[Read More…]
