by Geoff Fox After the Civil War ended, the United States military entered numerous skirmishes and battles out west with various Indian/Native American. One is more well-known than the others. That was the Battle of Little Big Horn, also known as Custer’s Last Stand. The battle, which took place in[Read More…]
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Fish for free in Maryland on June 6, 13 & July 4
All state residents and visitors can fish in Maryland without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration on June 6, June 13, and July 4. Annual license-free fishing days provide a unique chance to explore the state’s diverse fishing opportunities. They are also a great time for licensed anglers[Read More…]
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Out of state vehicles need to be registered here, say town officials
by Geoff Fox The town is starting to crack down on vehicles with out of state plates belonging to residents living within town limits. Town Manager Mike Faith said the town has a huge problem with these vehicles not being registered as there are multiple cars in town that have[Read More…]
Silver Spring man uninjured in Fulton County crash
A Silver Spring, Md., man reported no injuries after a vehicle accident along Interstate 70 in Fulton County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred on May 25, just after 3 p.m. along the interstate in the Warfordsburg area as Kevin P. Garvey, 48, was headed east near the[Read More…]
Replacement primary ballots mailed to county voters after vendor ballot error
On May 26, replacement gubernatorial primary election ballots were sent to voters in Washington County, plus voters in Anne Arundel, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Queen Anne’s. On May 28, replacement ballots will be mailed to voters in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Dorchester, Garrett, Kent, Prince[Read More…]
Denise Mary Sutton
Denise Mary Sutton 1938-2026 Denise Mary Sutton, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born May 9, 1938 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian Pray[Read More…]
Herbert Lee Stevens
Herbert Lee Stevens 1932-2026 Herbert Lee Stevens, age 93, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Harmony at Martinsburg while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born October 10, 1932 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Herbert Gustavos and Mary[Read More…]
Nannie M. Spears
Nannie M. Spears Nannie Mae Spears, 82, of Berkeley Springs, died Monday, June 1, 2026 at Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cumberland, Md. Full obituary will be announced in The Hancock News. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs.
Brian D. Cain
Brian D. Cain 1958-2026 Brian Dale Cain, age 67, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born September 16, 1958 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Stanley Leo “Duke” and Phyllis Lorraine McBee Cain. He was a 1978[Read More…]
