by Geoff Fox A Hancock man was arrested last Monday in connection to a fatal hit and run death in Frederick County, Maryland. He has been charged with multiple driving offenses, obstructing officers in their investigation and failing to render aid then leaving the scene of an accident. Gary Allan[Read More…]
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Sylvia Jean Hull
Sylvia Jean Hull 1955-2024 Sylvia Jean Hull, age 68, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Hagerstown Healthcare Center in Hagerstown, Md. Born Monday, March 28, 1955, in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of Homer Elwood Hull and the late Elizabeth Ann Hull.[Read More…]
Stephen Lynn McKinley
Stephen Lynn McKinley 1946-2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stephen Lynn McKinley, age 77, who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Born on Wednesday, August 21, 1946, at Washington County Hospital, Steve spent much of his life in Hancock, Maryland, and[Read More…]
Wilda Irene Miller
Wilda Irene Miller 1932-2024 Wilda Irene Miller, age 91, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on January 10, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born April 1, 1932 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late[Read More…]
Carl E. Wertman, Jr.
Carl E. Wertman, Jr. Carl E. Wertman, Jr., 76, of Hustontown, Pa. and formerly of Hancock, Md., died Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his residence. Interment was at Damascus Christian Cemetery, Big Cove Tannery, Pa. Military honors were conducted by the Fulton Honor Guard.
Barbara Kay Corbett
Barbara Kay Corbett 1939-2024 Barbara Kay Corbett, age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Born October 29, 1939 in Great Cacapon, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ralph Theodore and Viola Catherine Michael Clark. She was a[Read More…]
Library, Interfaith Service Coalition to distribute free Chromebooks to county residents
by Geoff Fox Washington County Free Library will be distributing Chromebooks this month to adult county residents at various locations around the county. The distribution for Chromebooks in Hancock will be Saturday, January 27, from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. An appointment is required and can be made by calling[Read More…]
Half a million new trees planted in Maryland toward goal of five million planted
At the start of the new year, the “5 Million Trees Initiative” is approaching a milestone, with nearly half a million trees planted. More than 180,000 trees were planted in Maryland in 2023 as part of the initiative, bringing the total number to 471,890 trees, according to Maryland Department of[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, January 1, through Sunday, January 7 January 1 Alarm, 200 block West Main Street. Accidental by employees. Trespassing, first block Blue Hill Road. Subjects left the property. 911 hang up, Rayloc Drive. Unfounded. Disabled vehicle, 100 block[Read More…]
Red Cross plans regional events in January to boost emergency blood supply
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood donors are urged to make a donation appointment to help[Read More…]
