by Geoff Fox Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a 12-month moratorium on the acceptance, processing, reviewing and approval of applications, plans, or requests for data centers in Washington County during their June 30 meeting. The commissioners voted 4-1 to provide the county sufficient time to develop policies, performance standards,[Read More…]
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Maryland forest landowners can become certified tree farmers
The Maryland Forest Service is encouraging landowners to become certified tree farmers to access resources to help them manage their land sustainably. The Forest Service is an official co-sponsor of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), which certifies small sustainable tree farms and works to connect tree farm owners through[Read More…]
Hancock celebrates America’s founding
Rhonda Sue Carter
Rhonda Sue Carter 1962-2026 Rhonda Sue Carter, age 64, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Falling Waters, W.Va. Born March 3, 1962, in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of Opal Marie Hawvermale McCusker of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and the late Gary Lester McCusker,[Read More…]
Vivian Regina Wandless
Vivian Regina Wandless 1938-2026 Vivian Regina Wandless, 87, of McConnellsburg, Pa., entered into eternal rest on June 24, 2026. She was born on October 20, 1938, in Hancock, Md., a daughter of the late Phillip Bishop and Iva Weller Bishop. Vivian’s greatest joy in life was her family. She cherished[Read More…]
Roger Lyle Kerns
Roger Lyle Kerns 1949-2026 Roger Lyle Kerns, age 77, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Embassy of Woodland Park in Orbisonia, Pa. Born March 5, 1949 in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Robert Johnson and Carrie Blanche Divel Kerns. He worked[Read More…]
November races take shape through Maryland primary results
by Kate Shunney Washington County voters weighed in on statewide, district and local races during early, mail-in and in-person voting during the June 23 gubernatorial primary election. County election officials continue to canvass the election results but preliminary election totals were available from the Maryland Board of Elections at press[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs to host fireworks on Friday, July 3
Travel Berkeley Springs and the Morgan County Commission will host their annual fireworks celebration on the grounds of Widmyer Elementary on Friday, July 3, this year celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The public can find a spot on the grass in the area around the elementary school. Fireworks will be launched[Read More…]
School board adopts updated policy for personal devices in county classrooms
by Geoff Fox When students in Washington County head back to school in August, there will be a new policy in place prohibiting the use of cellphones and personal devices by students. Members of the Washington County Board of Education voted unanimously during their June 16 meeting to approve the[Read More…]
Washington County to host free, all-day 250th anniversary celebration on July 4
Washington County Government invites residents and visitors to join them on Saturday, July 4 for Washington County’s 250th Anniversary Celebration at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center. The Ag Center is located at 7313 Sharpsburg Pike in Boonsboro. This free, family-friendly event will commemorate 250 years of Washington County history[Read More…]
