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…]
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Eastelene F. Marshall
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…]
Storm drops snow, ice, polar temps on Hancock area
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…]
Lady Panthers slip past Falcons 43-41 on homecourt
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…]
Panthers boys cage Falcons 62-60
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…]
Old Man Winter came visiting
On Monday, January 26, the Western Maryland Rail Trail hadn’t had much traffic through the half-foot of snow that fell on Sunday. photo by Kate Shunney Piles of plowed-up snow dotted Main Street in Hancock on Monday as work continued to open up driveways and parking lots from Sunday’s[Read More…]
Maryland employment falls by 700 jobs in December
Maryland’s economy continues to face headwinds from the Trump-Vance Administration as Bureau of Labor Statistics data suggest that Maryland lost 700 total jobs in December 2025, 400 of which were in the federal government. This means that Maryland has lost 25,300 federal civilian jobs since the start of the Trump-Vance[Read More…]
Following cold weather safety tips can avoid severe winter dangers
by Zac Swaim As winter weather settles into the area, residents are dealing with snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures expected to persist into next week. Last weekend’s storm created hazardous travel conditions and increased the risk of power outages. The ongoing cold temperatures can still lead to frozen pipes[Read More…]
Washington County, central Maryland remains in severe drought
Below-average rainfall and a lack of snowfall this winter is keeping Washington County and the surrounding region in the Severe Drought classification, according to the United States Drought Monitor. Officials with the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin are watching streamflow and groundwater levels, in addition to drought reporting,[Read More…]
TC Energy still monitoring spring at Berm Road after drilling incident, road will stay closed this winter
by Kate Shunney An environmental inspector for TC Energy/Columbia Gas continues to monitor the flow of groundwater from a spring in the area of Berm Road west of Hancock after drilling for a new natural gas pipeline affected the groundwater source there. The company says Berm Road will stay closed[Read More…]
