The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data for the month of January recently. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 8,200 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate remained at 3.0%. The Leisure and Hospitality sector experienced the most growth[Read More…]
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Maryland Department of Agriculture launches 2023 “Manure Happens” public education campaign
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has launched its 2023 “Manure Happens” public education campaign to help citizens understand how and why farmers recycle manure as a fertilizer and soil amendment for their crops. The messaging will run throughout March on social media and other digital outlets. “Spring planting promises[Read More…]
Morgan County Job Fair to connect businesses, agencies with job seekers March 23
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 2023 Morgan County Job Fair on Thursday, March 23, from 1-6 p.m., at Cacapon Resort State Park. Sponsored by CNB Bank, Inc., the Morgan County Economic Development Authority and Cacapon Resort State Park, the job fair is free to[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of March 6-12: March 6 Malicious destruction of property, first block Tonoloway Street. Report to follow. Suspicious person, Pennsylvania Avenue. Arrested Danielle Moore, 42, of Hancock, on a warrant. She was arrested on a child support warrant. Traffic enforcement,[Read More…]
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Ag officials ask public to help stop the spread of destructive pest
by Kate Evans The invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) continues to expand its range and threaten fruit trees, grape vineyards, hardwood trees and crops in a number of eastern states, including West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. The insect was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. The spotted lanternfly was[Read More…]
C&O Canal Association to lead hike at Oldtown March 26
As part of their continuing hike series, the C&O Canal Association will lead a casual out-and-back hike on the C&O Canal National Historic Park towpath at Oldtown (Route 51, Oldtown Cemetery Road, Opessa Street) on Sunday, March 26. The hike will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Lock 70 parking[Read More…]
New spring event coming together for May
by Geoff Fox Hancock In Motion is going to bring a new event to Widmeyer Park this May and is looking for vendors. The Family Spring Fling will be Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Widmeyer Park. There will be crafters, vendors, organizations, kids activities, food[Read More…]
Bridge deck work in Indian Springs to cause daytime detours until March 24
Editor’s note: This story was updated on March 17 to reflect the extension of the detour period until March 24. by Geoff Fox The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will be conducting a project to improve drainage and the driving surface of the US 40 (National Pike) bridge[Read More…]
