by Geoff Fox On Tuesday, June 1, WCPS officials voted 6-1 in favor of keeping both Hancock High School and Cascade Elementary open, dismissing the recommendation of both the FEAC and superintendent. Save Our School Committee members Amy Gillespie and Tim Boyer said they were encouraged by the vote and thrilled for the students and […]

by Kate Evans The Paw Paw Public Library summer reading program is off to a roaring start with a variety of fun activities. It began on June 14 and runs through July 14. The 30 Days of Reading program encourages reading in all ages, but is geared specifically for kids under 18, especially fourth to […]

The Morgan Messenger, now in its 128th year of publishing Morgan County news, and The Hancock News, now in its 108th year of publication in Hancock, Md. across the Potomac River, have named a new managing editor and publisher. Sandy Buzzerd and Jody Crouse. Ahead of the retirement of Sandy Buzzerd on June 18, longtime […]

Jeffrey Mark Chesnut 1956-2021 Jeffrey Mark Chesnut, 65, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, around 10:45 p.m. Jeff was born on February 16, 1956 to the late Raymond and Ruth (Covalt) Chesnut. Jeff is survived by his wife of almost 28 years, Lisa, whom he married on September 3, 1993. Jeff picked the date […]

Sandra Kay Moreland 1945-2021 Sandra Kay Moreland, 75, of Slanesville, W.Va., passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family while under the care of Hospice. Born on October 23, 1945 in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late Clarence “Bud” Vanhorn and Juanita (Peters) Vanhorn. Sandra was […]

Julia Evelyn Rice 1928-2021 Julia Evelyn Rice, 93, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at her grandson’s residence in Ranson, W.Va. Born January 17, 1928 in Kifer, Md., she was the daughter of the late Mike Crane and Maude Hartman Crane. Julia loved her career in retail shoe sales at Woody’s […]

Fred Roy Henry 1926-2021 Fred Roy Henry, age 95, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. died on May 29, 2021 at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient facility in Kearneysville, W.Va. Born February 24, 1926 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Peter Harrison and Hattie Jane Henry. Fred was a member of Wesleyan […]

Lula Mae Steiner 1930-2021 Lula Mae Steiner, age 90, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on June 13, 2021 at the Berkeley Springs Nursing Home. Born October 21, 1930 in Maryland she was the daughter of the late Bruce Elmer and Veleala Agnes (Lelay Doozie) Robinson McKenzie. Lula was a member of St. Vincent de Paul […]

Leonard Martin Stotler 1940-2021 Leonard Martin Stotler, 80, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., passed away June 7, 2021 at his home. Born August 22, 1940 in Magnolia, W.Va, he was the son of the late Elwood Bud Stotler and Hazel Shambaugh Stotler. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved the outdoors and […]

Melissa Kaye Douglas 1970-2021 Melissa Kaye Douglas, age 50, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on June 7, 2021 at her home. Born September 30, 1970 in Silver Spring, Md., she is the daughter of Helen Ann Huckeby Teegarden and the late David Ray Marks. Melissa was a devoted housewife and loved her family. Melissa is […]