by Geoff Fox Money generated from the town’s partnership with Harvest’s medical cannabis business in Hancock will be re-invested into small businesses locally, town officials said last week. Officials looked at the possibility of using $12,000 that is already in hand as a pot of money from which to give out a total of 20 […]

by Geoff Fox The Washington County Free Library system has reopened to the public allowing patrons to browse stacks for library materials, computer use, and other limited in-person services during modified business hours. The main system opened yesterday, Tuesday, February 16. Hancock Veterans Memorial Library reopened today, February 17. Computers and browsing will be available […]

by Geoff Fox County school officials are looking at the future of school operations in Hancock due to costs in running both Hancock Elementary and Hancock Middle-Senior High School. During their January 19 meeting, WCPS Board of Education members instructed the Facilities and Enrollment Advisory Committee to look carefully at schools in the county that […]

Sonja Baciniski Weakley 1942-2021 Sonja Baciniski Weakley, age 78, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, February 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born September, 14, 1942 in Winchester, Va., she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Conley and Jeanette Mary […]

Thurman L. Younker, Jr. 1930-2021 Thurman Leroy “Junior” Younker, Jr., age 91, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born January 4, 1930 in Big Pool, Md., he was the son of the late Thurman Leroy, Sr. and Daisy Margaret Reed […]

Ray Calvin Moats 1931-2021 Ray Calvin Moats, of Hancock, Md., went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born January 29, 1931, the son of Roy Calvin Moats and Bridget A. (Weller) Moats. He married the love of his life, Tammy Faye (Kerns) Moats on May 16, […]

Barbara J. Potts Barbara Jean Potts, 63, of Berkeley Springs, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at War Memorial Hospital. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.

Michael D. Shaw 1962-2021 Michael “Mike” Douglas Shaw, 58, of Fredericksburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at home. He was born on December 31, 1962 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he is the son of Bonnie Shaw Kirch and Terry Kirch of Berkeley Springs and the late Gaylen B. Shaw, Jr. He attended […]

by Graham Lindsay & Jackson Heath Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part article written by students in the Berkeley Springs High School journalism class. As the Pandemic pushes on, students at Berkeley Springs High School do the same! Faced with the challenge of a new learning environment, students show their true strength […]

Morgan County Sheriff K.C. Bohrer gave department commendations to four local officers for their life-saving actions during two drug overdose calls in recent months. Sheriff Bohrer, in a February 4 presentation before the Morgan County Commission, recognized Cpl. Luke Shambaugh, Deputy Brad Knotts, Deputy Richard Cook and Deputy Jeremy Burkholder for administering medication to revive […]