by Geoff Fox The founder and host of the East Coast Sturgis motorcycle rally in Little Orleans was killed in a motorcycle accident in west of Hancock on Monday evening, May 19. According to Maryland State Police, just before 8 p.m., troopers from the Cumberland Barrack responded to the area[Read More…]
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Maryland man sentenced for drug trafficking in Eastern Panhandle
Juan Manuel De La Rosa-Tejeda, also known as “Little Papi,” 39, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for cocaine distribution. According to court documents and statements made in court, De La Rosa-Tejeda was one of the leaders of the drug trafficking conspiracy, selling large quantities[Read More…]
Kessel and Anderson are top grads of BSHS Class of 2025
Elizabeth Kessel was named the Valedictorian of the Berkeley Springs High School Class of 2025, and Kevin Anderson was named Salutatorian of the class. There were 120 graduates in the Class of 2025, which held their commencement on Thursday, May 22 at Berkeley Springs High School’s football field amid unpredictable[Read More…]
Mullins & Harrold are Paw Paw top grads
Myley Mullins was named Valedictorian of the Paw Paw High School Class of 2025. Andrew Harrold was chosen as the Salutatorian of the graduating class. Commencement ceremonies were held on Friday, May 23 at Paw Paw High School. Myley Mullins Myley Mullins is the vice president of the senior class. [Read More…]
65th Annual Memorial Day parade steps off under sunny skies in Paw Paw
by Lisa Schauer The 65th annual William H. Norton Memorial Day parade was greeted by Goldilocks weather in Paw Paw on Saturday, May 24. Unseasonably cool temperatures, and clear skies set the stage for a patriotic parade through the small town. A spirited crowd lined Winchester Street, waving and cheering,[Read More…]
Paw Paw town election set for Tuesday
The Town of Paw Paw will elect a Town Recorder and five council members during the municipal election this coming Tuesday, June 3. Voting will take place at Paw Paw Town Hall. Running for five council seats are Devin Abe, Johnathan Paramore, Ricki Armel, John B. Pritchard and Angela C.[Read More…]
Steers receives national Lincoln award for scholarly work
Berkeley Springs resident Dr. Edward Steers Jr. will be honored this evening with “The Spirit of Lincoln Award” from the Abraham Lincoln Association of Springfield, Illinois in award ceremony to be held locally. The Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA) decided by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors to confer “The[Read More…]
Joyce Marie Fink
Joyce Marie Fink 1940-2025 Joyce Marie Fink, 84, of Martinsburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Berkeley Medical Center. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born December 25, 1940 in Bakerton, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late W. R. Miller,[Read More…]
Joan M. Erdesky
Joan M. Erdesky 1958-2025 Joan M. Erdesky, 67, of Needmore, Pa., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 14, 2025 at her home. She was born on February 10, 1958, in Carmel-By-The-Sea, Calif. She was the sixth of seven children born to Lt. Col. Joseph L. Erdesky[Read More…]
Marilyn Beaver
Marilyn Beaver 1942-2025 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Marilyn Beaver, who passed away unexpectedly at Winchester Medical Center on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the age of 82. Born September 13, 1942 in Magnolia, W.Va., she was the daughter of the[Read More…]
