by Geoff Fox Two more people have been arrested in connection to the November 2025 house fire that claimed the lives of three Clear Spring residents. The recent charges have now brought the number of suspects involved in the deaths up to five. Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide[Read More…]
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Owners of blighted Hancock properties sent letters warning of future citations, fines
by Geoff Fox Letters informing property owners of the status of their responsibilities to remediate local blighted buildings have been sent for two properties on Main Street and High Street that were to be demolished but remain standing. Town Attorney Ed Kuczynski told town officials the letters have been sent,[Read More…]
Wildland fire protection grants given to area fire companies
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service has committed to providing Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments in 17 counties across the state. Hancock Volunteer Fire Company was among the organizations to get the federal wildland support, in the amount of $3,500. Departments in Allegany, Baltimore,[Read More…]
Three top tier finishes for Panther track & field at County Championship
by Geoff Fox Three Panthers finished within the top eight of their respective events during the Washington County Indoor Track and Field County Championship last Friday, January 16, at Hagerstown Community College (HCC). This meet was the most successful of the team’s five indoor track meets this year as three[Read More…]
Town donates to fire & EMS
Mayor Roland Lanehart, Jr. presented Hancock Fire Company President Rick Rowe and Hancock Rescue Squad Chief of Operations Stephen Barnhart the town’s annual allotment of $4,000 each during the January town meeting.
Briget Jean Tobin
Briget Jean Tobin 1974-2026 Briget Jean Tobin, age 51, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at War Memorial Hospital. Born February 11, 1974 in Fall River, Mass., she was the daughter of James and JoAnne Michelle Wyman Cabral of Hedgesville, W.Va. Briget graduated from Crossland[Read More…]
Vernie Richard Arnold, Sr.
Vernie Richard Arnold, Sr. 1937-2026 Vernie Richard Arnold, Sr., age 88, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. Born February 24, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles Edward and Wabana Ellen Smith Arnold. He attended of[Read More…]
Barbara Marie Michael
Barbara Marie Michael 1939-2026 Barbara Marie Michael, age 86, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes on Friday, January 16, 2026 War Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born April 23, 1939 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. she was the daughter of[Read More…]
Micheria Jo Merica
Micheria Jo Merica 1948-2026 Micheria Jo Merica, age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at her home. Born September 23, 1948 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of Joseph Lott and Mildred Marie Michael Shambaugh. She was a member of Mt. Olivet[Read More…]
Janet Lynn Arnold
Janet Lynn Arnold 1959-2026 Janet Lynn Arnold, age 66, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born December 21, 1959 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Clyde Sirbaugh, Jr. and the late Bernice Darlene Gaither Sirbaugh. She[Read More…]
