Rachel Rosalie Gray 1927-2026 Rachel Rosalie Gray, age 99, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, September 4, 2026 at her home. Born September 3, 1927 in Sylvan, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Effie C. Rager Shives. Rachel was a high school graduate. She[Read More…]
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Mark Fenton McBee
Mark Fenton McBee 1963-2026 Mark Fenton McBee, age 62, died on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his home in Hedgesville, W.Va. Born on August 15, 1963, he was the son of Douglas MacArthur “Mac” McBee and the late Patience Hendershot McBee. Mark was a graduate of Martinsburg Christian Academy. He[Read More…]
Lady Panthers host season opener tonight, Homecoming is October 12
by Lisa Schauer Tonight, Hancock High School girls’ volleyball team will host the Forbes Road Cardinals of Waterfall, Pa. for the Lady Panthers’ first match of the 2026-2027 season. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. at Hancock High School. “Our program has really grown in the last few years. This season is going[Read More…]
Veterans honored during recognition gathering at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center
by Lisa Schauer Veterans of America’s military were recognized during an event held at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center on Tuesday, August 25. Community volunteers representing Berkeley Springs VFW post 4019 and Alderton-Dawson American Legion post 60, led by Pastor Dick Voorhaar, visited with residents, bearing gifts with cake and ice[Read More…]
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Suspects in Clear Spring fire/homicide looking facing court dates
by Geoff Fox Last fall three Clear Spring residents were murdered and their home set on fire. Starting next week, the first of the list of alleged suspects will see their day in court. In the early hours of November 18, 2025, fire crews from Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company[Read More…]
Suspect in Appel death to face trial for DUI manslaughter Sept. 16
by Geoff Fox Last May, a Little Orleans man known widely for his role with the East Coast Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, was struck and killed in Allegany County while riding his motorcycle on Orleans Road. Kenneth Appel was struck by a pickup driven by Shane Michael Fulmer, 50, of Hagerstown.[Read More…]
Hancock students have array of scholarships available to help navigate the cost of college
by Geoff Fox As the 2026-2027 school year is just started at Hancock High School, it’s not too early for the Class of 2027 to start thinking about their post-high school careers and possibly going to college. For in state students, costs for three of the larger schools in Maryland[Read More…]
Lewis (Lew) Harvey Miller
Lewis (Lew) Harvey Miller Lewis (Lew) Harvey Miller, 82, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed peacefully from his earthly home on Monday, August 24, 2026. Lew was married to the love of his life and best friend, Susan, for 46 years. Together, they raised two children, Amanda and Kenneth. He is also[Read More…]
