The Hancock News in Maryland is published every Wednesday, except the last week of the year.
David Quay Helman 1953-2026 David Quay Helman, 72, of Hancock, Md., passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at UPMC Harrisburg, Pa. Born August 3, 1953, in McConnellsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Quay Helman and Ruby Hull Helman Swain. He enjoyed watching game shows and professional baseball.[Read More…]
Leon Arlie Ward 1947-2026 Leon Arlie Ward, 78, of Hancock, Md., passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at home. Born September 27, 1947 in Hagerstown, Md. He was the son of the late Raymond “Bud” and Opal Spade Ward. Leon is survived by his wife Sharon. Children Jerry (Heather) Ward, Danielle[Read More…]
Stanley Eugene Shoemaker, Jr. 1958-2026 Stanley Eugene Shoemaker, Jr., age 68, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at WeCare at Rolling Meadows in Waynesburg, Pa. Born January 30, 1958 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Stanley Eugene Shoemaker, Sr. and[Read More…]
New employment estimates released on May 22 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) suggest total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 2,800 jobs in April. BLS also revised its preliminary estimates of Maryland employment in March upwards by another 2,100 jobs to a gain of 5,300 jobs in March.[Read More…]
BlackCat School of Rock Bands will put on their annual “School’s Out for Summer” free concert at the BlackCat Music Shop in Berkeley Springs on Saturday, May 30. BlackCat Music Shop is located at 155 Independence Street, Berkeley Springs. This outdoor concert, set for 7 to 9 p.m., will feature[Read More…]
by Geoff Fox It was a hot morning as fifth graders from Hancock Elementary took to the Western Maryland Rail Trail last Wednesday, May 20, to pick up trash as they learned to be part of the community. Thirty-three students, six teachers, and four parents/chaperons walked from Pennsylvania Avenue westward[Read More…]
Margaret Keefer 1937-2026 Margaret “Peggy” Keefer, 86, of Hancock, Md. passed away Thursday May 14, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born October 6, 1937, in Annapolis, Md., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Cole Brooks, and the wife of Delmas Keefer. Peggy[Read More…]
Deborah Kay Michael 1950-2026 Deborah Kay Michael, 75, passed away on May 16, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. Born July 2, 1950 in Berkeley Springs, W,Va., she was the daughter of the late Gaylen Brethed Shaw, Sr. and the late Edith Evelyn Manley Shaw. She was a[Read More…]
Stanley Shoemaker, Jr. Stanley Eugene Shoemaker, Jr., 68, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, May 18, 2026 at WeCare at Rolling Meadows, Waynesboro, Pa. Services will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.
