by Geoff Fox Over the last few years, there has been vegetation growth within the C&O Canal basin between Church Street and the U.S. 522 bridge ranging from lily pads closer to the bridge to American lotus blossoms in the basin along Canal Street. Now that winter is getting closer,[Read More…]
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Natural Resources Police toy drive underway for holiday season
Donations for Maryland’s Natural Resources Police annual toy drive are now being collected to benefit the national Toys for Tots. Gifts will be accepted at seven Maryland Walmart retail stores and online through Amazon. The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” holiday gift drive[Read More…]
Christmas flowers have a lasting beauty & a special history
by Kate Evans Flowering plants that have long been associated with the Christmas season can brighten your home at the holidays with their brilliant colors. Some flowers have special symbolism while others derive their Christmas significance from legends or myths. Poinsettia The most well-known Christmas flower is the poinsettia, which[Read More…]
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PVAS to host Audubon Christmas bird counts
Potomac Valley Audubon Society (PVAS) is hosting Christmas Bird Counts on the following dates: Sunday, December 15, 2024 – Charles Town Circle and Sunday, January 5, 2025 – Inwood Circle. Christmas Bird Counts have been an Audubon Society community science tradition for over 100 years. The purpose is to monitor[Read More…]
State police investigating prison inmate homicide in Cumberland
Maryland State Police investigators are continuing an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Allegany County. The inmate is identified as Robert Warren, 28. Warren was declared deceased in his cell on November 25 by emergency medical service personnel. He was a state prison inmate serving time[Read More…]
Town of Hancock hosts holiday Miracle on Main Street
by Lisa Schauer Trail Town Hancock hosted its annual Miracle on Main Street event in freezing temperatures on Saturday, November 30. Vendors set up their wares on the sidewalk along Main Street, and shops were open. Martha’s House sold hamburgers, hot dogs and apple cider. Members of the Hancock Arts[Read More…]
Hancock man awaiting trial, Winfield sentenced in solicitation case
Terry Lee Smith, 48, of Hancock, is still waiting for a trial after being arrested and charged with several counts of visual surveillance – private area, several counts of Peeping Tom, several counts of private place – prurient intent, and numerous counts of possession of child pornography. In all, Smith[Read More…]
Nancy E. Bivens
Nancy E. Bivens 1948-2024 Nancy E. Bivens, age 76, of Mercersburg, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at her home. Born Saturday, July 3, 1948, in Waynesboro, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Howard A. Shives and Margaret N. Weller. Nancy was a member of Stone[Read More…]
Roberta Anne Golden
Roberta Anne Golden 1943-2024 Roberta Anne Golden, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at her home in Warfordsburg, Pa. Born, Friday, December 24, 1943, in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late Robert Carl and Ida Webster Golden. Roberta is survived by her two brothers,[Read More…]
