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Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett 1954-2025 We love, honor, and cherish the memory of our beloved wife, sister, and friend, Carol Burnett, 71, of Hopewell, Pa. who touched the lives of so many people. At the time of her passing on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carol was surrounded[Read More…]

Viola May Stevens

Viola May Stevens 1936-2025 Viola May Stevens, Age 89, of Littlestown, Pa., entered God’s eternal care on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at home with her loving family by her side under the care of Hospice. Born June 19, 1936, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late[Read More…]

Lori Rosamond

Lori Rosamond 1962-2025 Lori Rosamond, 63, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025. Born on April 6, 1962, Lori was the daughter of Curt Barnhill and the late Caren Eakes. She worked for The Village of Orchard Ridge, where her compassion and kindness touched everyone[Read More…]

Ervin Smith Stotler

Ervin Smith Stotler 1935-2025 Ervin Smith “Buddy” Stotler, age 90, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Born October 6, 1935 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Evie Smith and Mary Luella Stover Stotler. He was[Read More…]

Roland Todd King

Roland Todd King 1966-2025 Roland Todd King, age 59, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 in Great Cacapon, W.Va. Born April 19, 1966 in Cumberland, Md., he was the son of DeeAnn Westfall Stotler and the late Roland M. King. He was a high school[Read More…]

James McKinley Ambrose

James McKinley Ambrose 1947-2025 James McKinley “Jimmy” Ambrose, age 78, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Born June 25, 1947 in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late James Conard and Julia Ellen (Hovermale) Ambrose. Jimmy was a member of[Read More…]

Fire Marshal investigating attempted arson

Fire crews and police were called to a residence on Hess Road in Hancock just after 12:30 a.m. last Wednesday morning for an attempted arson. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office, the occupant of the single-family house called 911 and told dispatchers he was going to set his[Read More…]

Hancock Police Report Oct. 13-19

Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, October 13, through Sunday, October 19: October 13 911 hang up, 200 block Baptist Road. Unfounded. Traffic complaint, first block Wine Street. Subject advised. Assist Maryland State Police, 3-mile marker eastbound I-70. Accident, stolen car. Assist Maryland[Read More…]

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BlackCat to host two free Halloween music events

BlackCat Music Cooperative and BlackCat Music Shop are teaming up for a double dose of Halloween fun in Berkeley Springs and Hancock. On Saturday, October 25 at 7 p.m., don’t miss “Fright Night Jam,” featuring the BlackCat School of Rock and the BlackCat School of Rock Jr. at the historic[Read More…]