Jesse June (Price) Scriever 1931-2025 Jesse June (Price) Scriever ,94 of Buck Valley, Pa. passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Williamsport Retirement Village. She was born June 23, 1931, in Little Orleans Md., the daughter of the late William Henry Harrison Price and the late Viola Evelyn (Barnes) Price.[Read More…]
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Debra Lynn Chapman
Debra Lynn Chapman 1957-2025 Debra Lynn Chapman, 68, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. died on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at her home. Born June 26, 1957 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Stanley Leo “Duke” and Phyllis Lorraine McBee Cain. Debra was a graduate of Berkeley[Read More…]
Dana Franklin Stiles
Dana Franklin Stiles 1953-2025 Dana Franklin Stiles, 72, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. died on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Hospice of The Panhandle Inpatient Facility in Kearneysville, Md. Born July 9, 1953 in Nelsonville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Franklin David and Janice Virginia Martindale Stiles. He[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report Dec. 8-14
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, December 8, through Sunday, December 14: December 8 Property damage accident, first block East Main Street. Information exchanged. Property damage accident, 100 block East Main Street. Information exchanged. Service to advise, first block Blue Hill Road. Subject[Read More…]
Winter and cold weather pose risks for individuals living with dementia
reprinted with permission from West Virginia Daily News As winter continues, colder temperatures, snow, ice and early nightfall can pose serious risks for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. For their caregivers, the season brings added stress and challenges in ensuring their loved ones remain safe. “People living with[Read More…]
Huskies take down Panthers in Garrett County
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School boys’ basketball team fell short in a 74-38 loss against the Huskies in Northern Garrett County last Friday, December 12. The Panthers put up a fight, with junior Colton Welch scoring an impressive 21 points in the conference game. Hunter Kerns sunk nine points,[Read More…]
Skunks in Washington County test positive for rabies; public should exercise caution
The Washington County Health Department has confirmed that several skunks submitted for testing in Washington County have tested positive for rabies. Anyone who may have had contact/exposure with any skunks in Washington County, from October to the present time, should contact the Washington County Health Department at 240-313-3210. Exposure is[Read More…]
Finalists named in “I Voted” contest; public voting in January will choose student winner
by Geoff Fox Back in September, the Washington County Board of Elections began their “I Voted” sticker contest for students in Washington County and the finalists have been announced. In all, the Board of Elections received 25 submissions before the November 30 deadline and staff has since chosen the eight[Read More…]
Booth takes 1st in high jump at meet named for former Hancock coach
by Geoff Fox The Panthers’ indoor track team was short a few athletes due to illness this past weekend, but the team still had four athletes achieve personal records and one take first in the high jump. The Panthers took part in the Jeff Spielman Winter Classic at Hagerstown Community[Read More…]
Festive spirit takes shape at Festival of Trees
by Geoff Fox The weekend of December 5 and December 6 marked the third annual Festival of Trees held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Douglas Street in Hancock. The event offered folks a chance to see various trees set up by different organizations and[Read More…]
