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Nancy Jane Yost

Nancy Jane Yost 1937-2025 Nancy Jane Yost, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, November 2025 at the War Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility. Born December 1, 1937 in Martinsburg, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ward Riser and Ruth Irene French Hessler. She was[Read More…]

Robert Dale Truax

Robert Dale Truax 1941-2025 Robert Dale Truax lived for his faith, his family, friends, hunting and John Deere tractors. First and foremost he loved the Lord with all his heart. He openly shared this love with others resulting in many accepting Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. He was[Read More…]

Ronald Keith Michael, Sr.

Ronald Keith Michael, Sr. 1957-2025 Ronald Keith “Ron” Michael, Sr., 67, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on November 25, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born December 19, 1957 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert Place Michael and Janet Caroline Orme[Read More…]

Robert Lewis Wallizer, Jr.

Robert Lewis Wallizer, Jr. 1975-2025 Robert Lewis Wallizer, Jr. passed away November 30, 2025, at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital under the care of Heartland Hospice. Robert fought a courageous battle. While the cancer may have silenced his voice, his courage and determination never wavered. Born March 25, 1975, in Hagerstown Md.,[Read More…]

Gloria Lee Butts

Gloria Lee Butts 1938-2025 Gloria Lee Butts, 87, of Martinsburg, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at Canterbury Center. Born September 28, 1938 in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Arthur Burke and Edna Mann Burke. Gloria is survived by her granddaughter, Stephanie Thomas and husband Kenny;[Read More…]

Hancock Police Report Nov. 17-23

Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, November 17, through Sunday, November 23: November 17 Service to advise, 200 block Quaker Creek Drive. Subject advised. Assist ATCC, 100 block West Main Street. Violation of sales. Check well-being, Pennsylvania Avenue. Unable to locate subject, gone[Read More…]

Panthers start hoops season

by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School’s 2025-2026 basketball season is underway. Both the boys’ and the girls’ varsity basketball teams played their first games earlier this week in Hagerstown at Grace Academy. Basketball season continues through February 19. Hancock High School boys’ basketball schedule –upcoming games Monday, December 1 at Saint[Read More…]