by Geoff Fox Clean-up at the site of a building collapse last month is continuing as crews from Allegany Wrecking and Salvage have torn down the interior of 55 West Main Street and removing the debris. About four loads of debris is hauled away each day, due to state and[Read More…]
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John Philip True
John Philip True 1957-2024 John Philip True, age 66, of Hancock, Md., passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at his residence. Born Monday, June 3, 1957, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of John W. True and the late Gretchen Truax True. Phil was a graduate of Hancock High[Read More…]
Alton Lee Rinard
Alton Lee Rinard 1947-2024 Alton Lee Rinard, age 76, of Hancock, Md., died on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his home. Born August 18, 1947 in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Alton William and Martha Pauline Potter Rinard. He was faithful to the House of God[Read More…]
Four businesses hold grand opening in the heart of Hancock
by Lisa Schauer A grand opening was held at 109 W. Main Street in Hancock on Saturday, April 27 to mark the opening of four new businesses. “We didn’t choose Hancock. Hancock chose us,” declared Rachael Truitt, owner of Country Scents Candles, with husband Sammy Truitt, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.[Read More…]
Light, tree damaged by wide load through town
by Geoff Fox A light pole in front of 56 West Main Street and tree in front of 52 West Main Street were damaged when a wide load was coming through town. The globe on top of the light pole was broken and shattered as a wide load tractor-trailer was[Read More…]
Allen trial set to begin next week
by Geoff Fox The trial of a Hancock man accused of a 2022 murder is set to begin next Monday, May 6, at 9:30 a.m. in Washington County Circuit Court with Judge Mark K. Boyer presiding. The trial of Everett J. Allen is set to run through Friday, May 10.[Read More…]
Early voting begins May 2
by Kate Shunney Washington County residents who are registered to vote can begin casting ballots in the 2024 Presidential Primary Election this Thursday, May 2 at the county’s three Early Voting sites. Early voting is available from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the three sites from May 2 through[Read More…]
George “Joby” Blankley, Jr.
George “Joby” Blankley, Jr. 1937-2024 George “ Joby” Blankley, Jr. age 86, of Hancock, Md., passed away Friday April 19, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center , Hagerstown, Maryland. Born Thursday, December 16, 1937 in Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late George W. and Hilda H. Bishop Blankley.[Read More…]
Daniel Leroy Eddy
Daniel Leroy Eddy 1953-2024 Daniel Leroy Eddy, age 70, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born November 14, 1953 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Ray Weller and Theabelle Elizabeth Harnish Eddy. He was[Read More…]
John M. Kielek
John M. Kielek 1923-2024 John M. Kielek, age 101, died on April 27, 2024, at War Memorial Hospital, Extended Care Unit, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. He was born February 13, 1923 in Baltimore, Md. John was a WW II Army Veteran, and fought bravely in the Battle of the Bulge. John[Read More…]
