Minnie Jane Crouse, 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, December 1, 2023, at her home. Minnie was born on April 14, 1938, in Cross Junction, V a., the daughter of the late Dayton A. and Icy Puffinberger Omps. She enjoyed reading, cook- ing and most of all being[Read More…]
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Maryland Forest Service wraps up seed collection effort with thousands of pounds of native seeds
The Maryland Forest Service and the John S. Ayton State Forest Tree Nursery have completed a successful seed collection to grow the next generation of native trees and shrubs in the state. The collection brought in thousands of pounds of seeds, berries and nuts, from white oak to witch hazel,[Read More…]
Maryland Department of Health launches community health survey
The Maryland Department of Health today announced the launch of the Building a Healthier Maryland community input survey to identify the critical health needs of residents and their communities. The Department will use the survey results to address the most important health priorities in Maryland over the next few years.[Read More…]
COVID, RSV are prevalent and the flu is brewing
by Kate Evans COVID-19, seasonal influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are making the rounds as people are moving indoors with holiday gatherings and cooler weather. Public health officials say it’s time to get your annual flu shot and updated COVID booster to protect yourself and your family. COVID[Read More…]
Christmas For Others will add holiday gifts and necessities for local residents
by Geoff Fox A Christmas season tradition in Hancock once again will help those in need during the holiday season, with support from businesses and residents of Hancock. Christmas For Others is set to assist 60 families and 33 individuals in the Hancock area with clothes, food, and toys in[Read More…]
First weekend of buck season opens in Maryland with higher harvest
Hunters reported harvesting 10,864 deer on the opening weekend of the 2023 Maryland firearm season from November 25-26, according to data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The overall deer harvest was 7% higher than last year’s. In 2022, hunters took 10,159 deer during the opening weekend. The[Read More…]
Panther band brings Christmas tunes to Winter Fest
Hancock’s Marching Band got parade watchers moving as they played holiday favorites in Berkeley Springs’ Winter Fest Parade on Saturday, December 2.
Paving work to affect U.S. 522, I-70 and I-81
by Geoff Fox The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin several patching projects in Washington County next week and all pavement improvements should be complete by December 23, weather permitting. Starting Monday, December 3, the SHA will improve the driving surface on southbound US 522 at Limestone[Read More…]
Holiday Event Calendar
Friday, December 1 5-9 p.m. – Free Cocoa Crawl in downtown Berkeley Springs. Follow the Cocoa Crawl map to visit shops around Berkeley Springs. Saturday, December 2 2 p.m. – Free Children’s Christmas Movie, Saint Vincent de Paul Church. 5 p.m. – Seventh Annual Winterfest Parade through downtown Berkeley Springs.[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, November 20, through Sunday, November 26: November 20 Alarm, first block East Main Street. Checked ok. Suspicious other, alarm sounding Fleming Court. Malfunctioning smoke alarm left outside. Assist Pennsylvania State Police, Timber Ridge Road. Suspicious vehicle, checked[Read More…]
