Are you looking to give back to your community? Does your organization need additional help with projects and events? Appalachian Forest Volunteers (AFV) is a new volunteer management program that can help. Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area has developed a program to support volunteers wishing to find opportunities in our[Read More…]
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Panthers fall to Indians 10-0
Hancock varsity baseball took a hit from cross-river rival Berkeley Springs on Monday, April 3 as they fell to the Indians 10-0 in Berkeley Springs. The Indians came out of the gate with five runs in the first inning, piled on three more in the second and added one each[Read More…]
Joe Perry
Joe Perry 1944-2023 Joe Perry, age 78, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. died on Friday, March 31, 2023 at his sister’s home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 17, 1944 in Winchester, Va., he was the son of the late Vernon and Hattie Virginia Pittsnogle Perry.[Read More…]
Thomas Edward Mossellem
Thomas Edward Mossellem Thomas Edward Mossellem, age 85, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Springfield, Va., and Mercersburg, Pa., after a long battle with ALS, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 31, 2023. Tom was the beloved husband of 47 years of Jane (Morris) Mossellem;[Read More…]
Randy Lee Mills
Randy Lee Mills 1958-2023 Randy Lee Mills, age 64, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born August 14, 1958 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Lewis Samuel and Helen[Read More…]
Washington Co. seeking applicants for historic district commission
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Historic District Commission (HDC). Applicants should be individuals who possess a demonstrated special interest, specific knowledge or professional or academic training in such fields as architecture, history, architectural history, planning, cultural anthropology, archaeology, folklore, curation,[Read More…]
Regional lawmakers bid to renew C&O Canal National Historical Park Advisory Commission
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (both D-Md.), joined together with Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.), as well as Representatives Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.), Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.), Don[Read More…]
Panthers varsity boys’ baseball starts the season 1-1
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers boys’ varsity baseball team lost their season opener at home on Tuesday, March 21 to Northern High School of Accident, Md. by a score of 14-0. Then on Thursday, March 23, the Panthers boys’ varsity baseball team won their home non-conference game against Turkeyfoot[Read More…]
Lady Panthers lead with big wins at home & away
Hancock’s Lady Panther softball team has established their dominance in the 2023 spring season already, nearly shutting out two opponents in last week’s diamond action. Hancock opened their season with a 19-1 win at home against the St. Maria Goretti Gaels on Tuesday, March 21. Heavy hitting and solid field[Read More…]
Free “Wonderful Wetlands” workshops this Saturday, April 1
The Maryland Forest Service and Division of Environmental Management is offering a free set of workshops for citizens about backyard buffers and wetlands on Saturday, April 1 at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center. Attendees should register for the event by March 31. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/wy8tjg5. “Wonderful Wetlands”[Read More…]
