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…]
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New Hancock/Southern Fulton scholarship foundation giving back to the community
by Geoff Fox A new scholarship opportunity has opened up for students in Hancock and Southern Fulton, and for area residents who want to head back to school to get a certificate or better their job. The Mason Dixon Scholarship came about after Wayne Keefer, president of the scholarship fund,[Read More…]
Public hearing to be held on plans to replace Sipes Mill Road bridge
by Geoff Fox A public meeting and plans display for a bridge on Sipes Mill Road over Tonoloway Creek will be held Tuesday, February 17, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Belfast Township Municipal Building, 323 Martin Road, in Needmore. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is developing plans[Read More…]
That’s too cold!
An arctic blast that has been stuck over the area since last weekas part of Storm System Fern hit negative temperatures on Saturday morning, January 31, and many other mornings. On Saturday, CNB Bank’s digital sign had -1 as the temperature at 7:46 a.m. that morning. photo by Geoff Fox
Hancock Pastor Minnich retires after 44 years ministering in Presbyterian Church
by Geoff Fox This coming Sunday, as families attend service at Hancock Presbyterian Church, one long-time familiar face will not be there to greet them, as Pastor Terry Martin-Minnich’s last service was last Sunday, February 1. Minnich retired after 44 years of being ordained as a pastor in the Presbyterian[Read More…]
Booth heads to Indoor Track states, Clark and Boyer wait for word
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers competed at the 1A West Regional Indoor Track Meet last Saturday, January 31, in Boonsboro that saw a school record tied. Senior Landyn Clark tied the all-time Hancock Indoor Track high jump record and tied his own personal record with a jump of 5’8”[Read More…]
That doggone snow!
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.
Town crews made concerted push to clean up after winter storm
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
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 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.
