The Hancock News in Maryland is published every Wednesday, except the last week of the year.
An unidentified driver was cited after striking a guide rail along Interstate 70 in Fulton County on September 13. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a 2024 Buick Vista was traveling eastbound on I-70 in the Warfordsburg area, around the 164-mile marker, in the left lane. Police said the car exited[Read More…]
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers football team fell to 0-4 on the season after back-to-back shutout losses to Northern Garrett (48-0) and Bath County Virginia (49-0). Those come after being shut out against Southern Garrett in the team’s home opener. Other than chasing their first win, Coach Greg Cartrette[Read More…]
James Edward Hill 1938-2025 James Edward Hill, age 87, of Stafford, Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Warrenton, Va. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed. Born Saturday, August 20, 1938, in Plum Run, Thompson Township, Pa.,[Read More…]
Robert Tilden Layton 1934-2025 Robert (Bob) Tilden Layton, 91, Warfordsburg Pa., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the family farm where he was born, raised, and lived his entire life. Born January 11, 1934, in Amaranth, Pa., he was the son of[Read More…]
Melvin E. Herberger Melvin “Mel” Edward Herberger, 78, of Berkeley Springs, died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at his home. Full obituary will be announced in The Hancock News. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs.
Kaydence Gaither puts the ball up for the Panthers on Thursday, September 18 against the Paw Paw Pirates. photos by Lori Younker Madison Booth gets some air time to slam the ball back over the net. Payton McMahon tips the ball back over the net.
The Town of Hancock has announced on their social media page that Trick-or-Treat in Hancock will take place on Halloween night this year. In town, Trick-or-Treat will take place Friday, October 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Officials note that if you wish to participate, to please leave your[Read More…]
by Geoff Fox Prepare to step back in history as the Friends of Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church present a fictional service from the mid-1800s. On Sunday, September 28, at 2 p.m., the church will hold a fictional 1850 church service at the historic church in Needmore. The service focuses on[Read More…]
by Geoff Fox Town Manager Mike Faith said the town had been approved to have new steps installed at Joseph Hancock Park, paving in the municipal lot, and pavilion roof repairs. The stairs in the park and paving projects had previously been approved by the Maryland Department of Public Works,[Read More…]
Darleen Carol Miller 1943-2025 Darleen Carol (Sensel) Miller, age 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2025. Born March 18, 1943 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. she was the daughter of Charles Frederick Sensel, Sr. and Nora Mabel (Cunningham) Sensel. She was a 1961[Read More…]
