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Be stocked up & prepared for emergencies year-round
by Kate Evans Families should be prepared for possible severe weather and other emergencies year-round including hurricanes, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, blizzards, heavy snowstorms, freezing rain or sleet, sub-freezing temperatures or extremely high winds. These weather situations can knock out heat, electric power and communications to homes and businesses for days[Read More…]
Be on guard for seasonal hurricanes, tornadoes & severe thunderstorms
by Kate Evans Fall brings welcome cooler temperatures and enjoyable pastimes but it can also herald the onslaught of severe weather. Hurricanes pick up in fall and they, along with tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and extremely high winds can knock out power, air conditioning and heating and communications to homes and[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of August 26-September 1: August 26 Disorderly conduct, 200 block West Main Street. Report to follow. Service to advise, 100 block West High Street. Subject advised. Found person, 200 block North Pennsylvania Avenue. Infant juvenile roaming alone. Report to[Read More…]
Concert this Friday in Widmeyer Park
by Geoff Fox Hancock In Motion will be holding a concert in Widmeyer Park this Friday, September 6, at 7 p.m. as Chris Woodward & Shindiggin brings their mix of country and rock music to Hancock. People have been wanting HIM to bring Woodward back and other attempts have been[Read More…]
State Fire Marshal investigates Labor Day fires
by Geoff Fox The Maryland State Fire Marshal investigated two fires in Little Orleans and Hancock over the Labor Day weekend. The first fire occurred around 11:48 p.m. in the 10000 block of Orleans Road NE in Little Orleans on Sunday, September 1. The structure fire involved a sawmill and[Read More…]
Betty Jane Reed
Betty Jane Reed Betty Jane Reed, 89, of Hancock, Md., affectionately known as Nan, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, just days shy of her 90th birthday. Betty was born in Clear Spring, Md., to the late Harry Clopper and Ruth Miller Clopper. She was the sister of the[Read More…]
Gretchen Lee Largent
Gretchen Lee Largent 1939-2024 Gretchen Lee Largent, age 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went to her enternal reward on Monday, August 26, 2024 in Frederick County, Va. Born July 8, 1939 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Aletka Calvert. Gretchen was a high school graduate. She was[Read More…]
Walter “Pudge” Reed
Walter “Pudge” Reed 1973-2024 Walter “Pudge” Reed, age 51, of Hancock, Md., passed away Monday, August 19, 2024. Born Monday, June 11, 1973, in Hagerstown Md., he was the son of Pauline Mason Reed and the late Larry Reed. Pudge enjoyed mushroom hunting and fishing. He worked for Hetzer Construction[Read More…]
Juanita Mae Sherrard
Juanita Mae Sherrard 1931-2024 Juanita Mae Sherrard, age 92, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born December 12, 1931 in Charleston, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late[Read More…]
