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…]
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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…]
Demolition of 55 West Main Street nearly complete
Maryland names Orlando D. Lilly as new superintendent of Natural Resources Police
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) formally named Orlando D. Lilly as the 11th Superintendent of the Maryland Natural Resources Police on Wednesday, April 17. The former Baltimore County Police Major and Navy veteran was sworn in at DNR headquarters in Annapolis. Lilly assumes the rank of Colonel. Lilly,[Read More…]
Hancock senior recognized by commissioners with Meritorious Award
Hancock High School senior Makynzie Golden was nominated for and awarded the Washington County Board of County Commissioners Youth Meritorious Award. During the April 16 commissioners meeting in Hagerstown, Golden was one of four students presented the award. Commissioner Wayne Keefer presented her the framed certificate. Throughout the school year,[Read More…]
Lady Panthers lose two, fall in tight contest with extra innings
Hancock’s girls’ varsity softball team took a heartbreaking loss to Forbes Road, Pa. in extra innings on Friday, April 19, with a final score of 12-11. The Lady Panthers ramped up their play in the third inning, pounding their way into a 10-8 lead in the sixth inning with seven[Read More…]
