The Hancock News in Maryland is published every Wednesday, except the last week of the year.
Regional non-profit Wild Potomac is organizing an event series in Hancock that is dedicated to connecting with the trees that are local to the ecosystem. The first of four events is a community tree planting on Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m. in Widmeyer Park. The tree planting will focus[Read More…]
John Jennings McClintock 1944-2026 John Jennings McClintock, age 80, of Falling Waters, W.Va., died on Friday, March 13, 2026 at his home. Born September 18, 1944, he was the son of the late Frederick Jennings McClintock and Jessie Marie Fredman McClintock. John graduated from Berkeley Springs High School. He served[Read More…]
Joyce Marie Mincher 1948-2026 Joyce Marie Mincher (Lease), 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 9, 1948, in Baltimore City, Md., she was the daughter of the late Robert Stewart and[Read More…]
Darlene Linda Webb 1961-2026 With deep sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved sister, Darlene Linda Webb, on Friday. March 13, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born on July 24, 1961, to the late George & Ruby (Murphy) Rockwell. Darlene was a kind soul with a[Read More…]
Sharon Lynn Elbin 1964-2026 Sharon Lynn Elbin, 61, of Needmore, Pa., passed away on March 12, 2026, after her courageous 10-year fight with dementia, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Craig R. Elbin for 39 years. Most of all, Sharon was[Read More…]
by Kate Shunney The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) immediately pausing any construction or retrofitting of a warehouse near Williamsport, Maryland into a mass detention center for immigrants whose legal status is in question. On February 23, 2026, Maryland Attorney[Read More…]
After a gloomy day last Wednesday, March 11 that brought rain and storms through the region, a calming haze floated above the Potomac River at the Hancock boat ramp just as the sun was setting. photo by Geoff Fox
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, March 9, through Sunday, March 15: March 9 Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 600 block Quaker Creek. Warrant service. Service to advise, 200 block West High Street. Subject advised. Parking complaint, first block East Main Street. Vehicle[Read More…]
by Geoff Fox Hancock first responders were recognized for their lifesaving efforts on March 6 by the Washington County Division of Emergency Services, in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Office and Meritus Medical Center. Local ambulance staff, along with several other emergency incident responders, were given recognition for first responses[Read More…]
