by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock is in possession of 1.44 acres of land on the north side of the Western Maryland, west of town on Berm Road that was given to the town some time ago. When the original owner passed away, he agreed to allow the town to put the lot up […]

Appointment needed to browse Washington County Free Library Veterans Memorial Branch will be reopening today, Wednesday, September 23. Starting today, the library will be open for inside browsing or table pickup options by appointment. The library will only be open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Fridays from 12 p.m. until […]

A Berkeley Springs man was arrested on Sunday, September 20 by the Morgan County Sheriff after the man disrupted services at a local church, was escorted out, then returned again. A security team at the church reportedly drew their weapons at the man after he kicked open a main entry door. Jeremiah J. Goodwin, 38, […]

by Trish Rudder Two decisions will be made at the October 6 Bath Town Council meeting regarding decorating the parking meters in town. One, the length of time the decorated parking meters are left in place is being considered, and two, the council will decide if the meters must be decorated in a way that […]

Future Harvest, Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, is now accepting applications for their Beginner Farmer Training Program. Applications are due October 16. The Beginner Farmer Training Program (BFTP) offers a 12-month immersive training experience that combines a comprehensive classroom curriculum with hands-on learning at some of the region’s leading sustainable farms. The group’s 2020 program […]

Two deputies with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department were promoted in rank last Friday, September 18 during a  ceremony with friends, family, colleagues, County Commission President Joel Tuttle and County Administrator Stefanie Allemong. Corporal Scott Lemon was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Deputy Luke Shambaugh was promoted to the rank of Corporal. Both […]

Close to 1,000 ballots heading to voters by KATE SHUNNEY Staff with the Morgan County Clerk’s office mailed out 917 absentee ballots on Friday, September 18 – the first day clerks could send out ballots to registered voters who had requested them. More ballots will be mailed out at voters request the mail-in option to participate […]

M. Rodney Bernhard 1954-2020 M. Rodney Bernhard, age 66, of Needmore, Pa., a resident of Charlotte’s Home, in Boonsboro, Md., passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Doey’s House, in Hagerstown, Md., after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born February 16, 1954, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Lois J. (Golden) […]

Elva M. Graham 1930-2020 Elva M. Graham, 90, of Martinsburg, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Berkeley Springs Center. Born February 2, 1930 in Mineral County, W.Va, she was the daughter of the late Roy Shumaker and Grace Rogers Shumaker. Elva was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Berkeley […]

Jeffery E. Defibaugh 1964-2020 Jeffery Eugene Defibaugh, age 55, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 after his long battle with cancer. Born December 31, 1964 in Everett, Pa., he was the son of Anna Jean Foor-Defibaugh and the late Frederick Albert Defibaugh, both of Everett, Pa. […]