John Thomas Kesselring 1991-2025 John Thomas Kesselring, age 33, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home. Born December 18, 1991 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of John Dennis Kesselring and the late Ramona Kaye Younker Kesselring. He attended Berkeley Springs High[Read More…]
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Oliver Henry Swink III
Oliver Henry Swink III 1949-2025 Oliver Henry “Butch” Swink III, age 76, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home. Born June 12, 1949 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Oliver Henry Swink, Jr. and Freda Voneda Harden Swink.[Read More…]
Ruth Ann Cottrill
Ruth Ann Cottrill 1942-2025 Ruth Ann Cottrill, age 83, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Born January 18, 1942 in Massillon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James Thompson and Lydia Weekley Thompson. She was a high school graduate[Read More…]
Marion Natalie Tritapoe
Marion Natalie Tritapoe 1928-2025 Marion Natalie Tritapoe, age 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon, W.Va. Born on April 1, 1928 in West Newton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Lois Pritchard. She attended Highland[Read More…]
Frederick County angler sets new Maryland state record for false albacore
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized Jack Dorman of Mt. Airy as the new state record holder for false albacore (Euthynnus alletteratus) in the Atlantic Division. Dorman’s 26.0-pound catch surpasses the previous record of 23.5 pounds that was just set earlier this month. Dorman, 22, was fishing[Read More…]
Maryland offices publish “Know Your Rights” booklet
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and the Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown have joined to publish “Know Your Rights: A Guide to Understanding and Protecting Your Rights,” available in both English and Spanish. The English version can be found online at https://mccr.maryland.gov/Documents/FINAL%20Joint%20KYR%20Booklet%207.10.25.pdf. The Spanish version can found at https://mccr.maryland.gov/Documents/SPANISH%20Joint%20KYR%20Booklet%207.10.25.pdf[Read More…]
CAMP JOY: 34 Years of faith, sweat and service
by Nancy Wheeler It’s a tradition that never grows old—because it’s built on mission. For 34 summers, CAMP JOY has brought together the spirited energy of nearly 100 teens and seasoned adults to repair homes, renew hope, and strengthen community ties throughout the tri-state region. During the week of July[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report, July 21-27
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, July 21, through Sunday, July 27 July 21 Service to advise, 200 block East Main Street. Subject advised. Property damage accident 100 block East Main Street. Information exchanged. 911 hang up, Hancock area. Accidental. Service to advise,[Read More…]
Stay safe on the road on your bicycle by staying alert with good equipment
by Kate Evans As summer progresses, more individuals and families on bicycles are seen on the road. A large percentage of crashes involving bikes can be avoided if motorists and cyclists follow the rules of the road and watch out for each other, according to information from the National Highway[Read More…]
Sideling Hill Scenic Overlook Picnic Area officially re-opened
by Geoff Fox The Sideling Hill Scenic Overlook Picnic Area west of Hancock has officially re-opened after county officials and the student who designed the sign held a dedication ceremony on Monday afternoon, July 28. County commissioners, members of the Washington County Parks and Recreation, Washington County Public Schools Superintendent[Read More…]
