Darlette S. Dere 1954-2024 Darlette S. Dere, 69, died at her home in Hancock, Md., on Monday, March 25, 2024. Born September 17, 1954. The services will be decided at a later date.
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Multiple fire & rescue units on the scene of Hancock building interior collapse
Fire and rescue units from around Washington County and further east are on the scene of an apparent interior building collapse on Hancock’s main street. Response began sometime around 11 a.m. on Monday, March 25. By 11:30 a.m., Main Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Church Street was closed off to[Read More…]
Faye Younker’s donates collection
by Geoff Fox Wanting to preserve local history, Faye Younker clipped newspaper and magazine articles about Hancock and other subjects from the 1960s up until shortly before her passing 2020. Now, roughly 80 binders and hardback books from her handmade collection are being donated to the Hancock Historical Society and[Read More…]
Take a closer look: roadside wildflowers pop out as early spring arrives
by Kate Shunney Daffodils and snow crocuses are usually the first flowers we see opening up as winter fades and spring draws closer. Those hearty and cultivated flowers spread in gardens and bring the first real pop of color to a wintry garden bed. But out in the forests and[Read More…]
Washington County Free Library supports literacy through 2024 Battle of the Books Competition
Nine teams of children in grades four-six competed in the library’s 37th annual Battle of the Books competition held at Eastern Elementary School in Hagerstown on Saturday, February 24 and Saturday, March 9. The program, conducted by the Washington County Free Library, is designed to reward kids for reading in[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of March 11-17: March 11 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, four stops. Disorderly conduct, first block North Church Street. Subjects checked okay. Assisted Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 3000 block National Pike. Accident. March 12 Assisted Maryland State Police, Alarm 14,000[Read More…]
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Faye Younker’s donates collection
by Geoff Fox Wanting to preserve local history, Faye Younker clipped newspaper and magazine articles about Hancock and other subjects from the 1960s up until shortly before her passing 2020. Now, roughly 80 binders and hardback books from her handmade collection are being donated to the Hancock Historical Society and[Read More…]
Youth art shines at the Ice House
by Lisa Schauer The Ice House art gallery in Berkeley Springs is featuring an exhibit with rooms full of art created by the students of Morgan County until March 31. A silent auction is being held this year to benefit a visual arts scholarship fund for Berkeley Springs High School[Read More…]
Hancock Library to host program on women’s suffrage Thursday
The Hancock Veterans Memorial Branch Library will host Women’s Suffrage in Maryland: The Shoulders We Stand On, in recognition of Women’s History Month on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. This program, presented by the Maryland State Library Resource Center, documents the efforts to achieve the right of women to[Read More…]
