Girl Scouts of Nation’s Capital has named three women from the Eastern Panhandle as the 2020 “Women of Distinction.” This honor recognizes women from Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties whose outstanding work distinguishes them as excellent leaders and role models for girls. The honorees will be recognized at a special luncheon to be held on […]

by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney Community members held American flags and blue line American flags at the corners of Washington Street and Fairfax Street in support of police. Vehicles showed their support by blowing their horns, waving, or yelling out the window. A number of tractor-trailer drives blew their horns and gave thumbs up […]

by Geoff Fox Town officials are still waiting on word from the National Park Service about the repair of the bridge crossing the C&O Canal in Hancock. Town Manager Joe Gilbert said the NPS owns the property, however the authority to repair the bridge falls under the Federal Highway Administration. The bridge across the C&O […]

Nichole D. Deloso 1979-2020 Nichole Diane (Mosier) Deloso, age 40, of Williamsport, Md., passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Doey’s House, in Hagerstown, Md. Born October 3, 1979, in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of Lisa (Davis) Metcalfe, and step-daughter of Joseph Metcalfe, and the daughter of Stuart Mosier, and step-daughter of […]

Della L. Trovinger 1940-2020 Della L. Trovinger, a recent resident of Brooklyn Park and formerly of Little Orleans, Md., passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood, Md. Mrs. Trovinger was born on January 7, 1940 in Pennsylvania to the late Harold Baker and Elizabeth Dryden. She retired […]

Bonnie L. McPhillips Bonnie Lynne McPhillips, 74, of Berkeley Springs, died Monday, June 15, 2020. She was the daughter of Kathryn McQuay and Robert Rosenbaum. She is survived three sons, Larry, Randy and David McPhillips; three grandchildren and one sister, Susan McQuay. She was preceded by her fiancee, Robert “Butch” Benson. Memorial services will be […]

Melissa Swaim 1959-2020 Melissa (Granberg) Swaim, 60, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., was taken into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on June 21, 2020 at Hospice of the Panhandle, following a nearly two-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born August 9, 1959 in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harold and Pauline […]

Robert E. Fought 1928-2020 Robert Edward Fought, age 92, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home. Born November 15, 1928 in Apollo, Pa., he was the son of the late Edward Henry and Susan Salina Bolton Fought. He was a Christian. Bob attended public schools in Akron, Ohio. He […]

by Kate Shunney The Morgan County Clerk’s office has presented the 2020 primary election results following canvassing by county officials. Clerk Kim Nickles announced on Thursday, June 18 at 3 p.m. the totals have been posted on the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website, the Morgan County Clerk’s website and on the door of the […]