by Geoff Fox It seems like school just let out last week, but students in the area will be heading back to school in the coming weeks. Morgan County and Southern Fulton both begin next week with Morgan starting on Tuesday, August 18, and Southern Fulton starting next Wednesday,[Read More…]
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Park Service clears vegetation from canal at Hancock
by Geoff Fox What started in June with the National Park Service clearing some of the vegetative growth in the C&O Canal basin is all but finished after the work of an aqua harvester brought to Hancock last week. Former mayor and President of the Hancock Historical Society Dan Murphy[Read More…]
Master Gardeners offer garden tours & teaching during Spud Fest August 22
The Washington County Master Gardeners will offer garden tours and educational activities in three gardens during Spud Fest on Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center at 7303 Sharpsburg Pike in Boonsboro. At the butterfly garden, the Children’s Learning Activities team[Read More…]
Tractor-trailer fire in Berkeley Springs halts traffic
by Geoff Fox Traffic on the north end of downtown Berkeley Springs was brought to almost standstill on Saturday when the brakes of a northbound tractor-trailer caught fire along Washington Street. The call for the fire came in around 12 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, August 8, for a vehicle fire[Read More…]
2026 National Night Out focuses on fun, learning & community
Hancock held its annual National Night Out last Tuesday, August 4, in Widmeyer Park giving folks a nice night with their family and friends. Organizations and businesses had tables set up across the park’s open space with activities, goodies, snacks, and information. There were bounce houses for kids to let[Read More…]
They’re waiting to welcome you back
Washington County Schools welcome students back to class in just under three weeks!
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts welcomes new members to its Board of Trustees
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (WCMFA) has appointed five new members to its Board of Trustees. According to the museum, the new trustees bring with them expertise in business, law, healthcare, tourism, community development, and the arts. “These new trustees strengthen the museum’s commitment to preserving its legacy[Read More…]
Maryland man admits to role in kidnapping and multiple murders
A Carroll County, Maryland man has admitted to his role in a multi-state violent crime spree involving kidnapping, murder, and witness tampering causing death following a lengthy investigation, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. Monroe Merrell, 29, of Westminster, Maryland, pled guilty on July 28 to three charges, admitting he[Read More…]
Maryland employment rose by 900 jobs in June, unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.3 percent
New employment estimates released late last month by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 900 jobs in June. BLS also revised its preliminary estimates of Maryland employment in May down by 1,100 jobs to a gain of 4,000 jobs. In total, BLS[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report July 27-Aug. 2
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, July 27, through Sunday, August 2: July 27 Theft reported, 400 block Quaker Creek Drive. Subject advised. Service to advise, 200 block Fulton St. Subject advised. Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. Check well-being, first block[Read More…]
