The Hancock News in Maryland is published every Wednesday, except the last week of the year.
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, January 26, through Sunday, February 1: January 26 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. One stop. Summons attempt, 200 block Virginia Avenue. Summons served on Dakota Garrett Deshong, 32, of Hancock, for theft. January 27 Alarm, 200, block Hancock[Read More…]
Cosmo took a seat in the snow last weekend to enjoy the view around his Warfordsburg home while Flapjack just enjoyed having fun in the cold weather. Photos by Quell Campos.
by Geoff Fox Town crews didn’t have any issues during the snowstorm on January 25 with crews working for a long period of time during the early part of the storm. Town Manager Mike Faith said the crews were working “about half to death” to keep up as the snow[Read More…]
Melvin A. Morris 1940-2026 On January 10, 2026, Melvin A. Morris (85) of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., answered the final “All Board” on the train bound for glory. He was surrounded by his wife of 63 years, Annie, daughter, Kandy, “bonus” daughter, Cindy and his faithful companion, Charlie. Melvin also leaves behind[Read More…]
Carol Ann Marshall Carol Ann Marshall, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Alexander J. Walker, Jr. 1935-2026 Alexander Joseph Walker, Jr., age 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home while under the care of Grane Hospice in Three Springs, Pa. Born August 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Alexander Joseph Walker, Sr. and Lena Majeski[Read More…]
Eastelene F. Marshall 1928-2026 Eastelene Florence “Essie” Hewett Marshall, age 97, of Bayville, N. J., passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at her home while under hospice care. Essie was born August 28, 1928 to parents, Wade H. Hewett and Lola C. Shriver, and lived most of her life in[Read More…]
by Geoff Fox Winter finally arrived in the Hancock area this past weekend as a snowstorm, stretching from New Mexico into New England, dumped snow and sleet on Hancock and plunged temperatures into record lows. According to the Maryland Mesonet weather station in Kirkwood Park, about six inches of snow[Read More…]
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers girls’ basketball team won their home game against the Faith Christian Academy Falcons of Martinsburg by a score of 43-41. The non-conference match on Thursday, January 22 was a confidence-booster for the Lady Panthers (2-11) gaining momentum. Tonight, the team was scheduled to host[Read More…]
by Lisa Schauer On Thursday, January 22, the Hancock Panthers boys’ basketball team fought for a tight 62-60 victory over the Faith Christian Academy Falcons of Martinsburg at home. The win tasted sweet after the team endured a late loss during the fourth quarter dropping 69-74 to the Maryland School[Read More…]
