by KATE SHUNNEY An overview map of the proposed U.S. 522 Bypass. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has approved one of the permits needed for the Division of Highways to move ahead with construction of the U.S. 522 bypass. Division of Water and Waste Management Acting Director Katheryn Emery said in a […]

by Geoff Fox In 2014, Rich Miller was promoted to the rank of sergeant with the Hancock Police Department and last Tuesday, October 12, he was once again promoted to that rank. For about a year, Miller was the Hancock Police Chief, but stepped down in 2018. He would return in 2019 to be an […]

Dr. Ralph Edward Thomas 1962-2021 Dr. Ralph Edward Thomas, 59, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on February 17, 1962 to Dr. Frank B Thomas III and Marion Reich Thomas of Hancock, Maryland. Ralph was the fourth of nine children, five boys […]

Margaret Joyce Gloyd 1943-2021 Margaret Joyce Gloyd, age 78, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Canterbury Center in Shepherdstown, W.Va. Born August 24, 1943 in Glendale, S.C., she was the daughter of late Norman and Daisy Pearl Ward Leatherwood. She attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Great Cacapon. […]

Gerald E. Widmyer 1939-2021 Gerald “Dumpey” Widmyer, age 82, of Berkeley Springs W.Va. departed this life on October 16, 2021 at War Memorial Hospital due to Covid. Born September 28, 1939 he was the son of the late William “Bill” Widmyer and Sadie Moon Rankin Hardin Widmyer. Dumpey worked for Cacapon State Park, Berkeley Club […]

Aaron E. Silver 1970-2021 Aaron E. Silver, 51, of Chambersburg, Pa., passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born January 21, 1970 at Fort Rucker, Ala., he was a son of Irvin E. “Gene” and Teresa Davison Silver. Aaron was a graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School and went on […]

Dr. Colette Sue Deschamps Dardar Dr. Colette Sue Deschamps Dardar, 69, of Hancock Md., passed away on October 15, 2021 at Doey’s House Hospice in Hagerstown, Md. She enjoyed a full summer of life, after a major surgery for cancer this year, entering into eternity gently and without fear. Church fellowship, visiting and traveling with […]

Jennings Leon Vanorsdale, Jr. 1962-2021 Jennings Leon “Punkin” Vanorsdale, Jr., passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 11, 2021, and is now resting in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jennings was born in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., on July 18, 1962, to Rosa Lea (Hovermale) and the late Jennings Leon Vanorsdale, Sr. […]

Francis Dale Trumpower 1945-2021 Francis Dale Trumpower, 76, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born January 13, 1945, in Hagerstown, Md., he is the son of Charlotte Marie (Bloyer) Trumpower (93 years old) of Hagerstown, Md. and the late Wilbur Trumpower. Dale […]

by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs High School Lady Indians Volleyball Team traveled to Pennsylvania to play the Southern Fulton Indians on Monday, October 4. The Lady Indians from Morgan County quickly took control of the contest as they rolled to a 25-8 first set win. In the second set Berkeley Springs continued their dominant […]