Virgil Franklin Cain, Sr. 1931-2023 Virgil Franklin “Barney” Cain, Sr., age 92, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Hospice of Panhandle. Born October 14, 1931 in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the[Read More…]
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Hancock takes down Boonsboro in JV Basketball 69-39
Applications open for agricultural and conservation land programs in Washington County
The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning is currently accepting applications for its Agricultural Land Preservation District (Ag District) Program, Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program (MALPP), Rural Legacy Program (RLP), and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) easement program. The Ag District program is a 10-year agreement between the landowner[Read More…]
Maryland man sentenced for moving fentanyl to Morgan, other panhandle counties
Warren Thomas Gray, also known as “Stix,” 25, of Baltimore, has been sentenced to 24 months for his role in an Eastern Panhandle fentanyl trafficking operation. Court officials say Gray was one of the ringleaders of a fentanyl operation, supplying fentanyl from Baltimore to others to distribute in Hampshire, Mineral,[Read More…]
Free Christmas tree recycling at county solid waste sites
The Washington County Department of Solid Waste is offering free Christmas Tree recycling to Washington County residents. All lights, ornaments, and nails must be removed from the tree. Trees will be accepted daily beginning Tuesday, December 26, through Wednesday, January 31, 2024. All locations will accept a maximum of two[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of December 4-10: December 4 Alarm, first block South Street. Building secure. 911 hang-up, first block Fleming Court. Subjects spoke to and advised. 911 hang-up, first block Grove Circle. Accidental. Service to advise, 200 block Fulton Street. Subjects advised.[Read More…]
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Festival of Trees brings out creative holiday spirits
by Geoff Fox The first annual Festival of Trees at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints this past weekend, Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9, was a success. There were 12 decorated Christmas trees spread out in the church’ s gymnasium ranging from local businesses to[Read More…]
Hancock the Elf is back
County seeks members for Diversity & Inclusion Committee
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The Committee is to advise the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County on public policy relating to diversity, promote the involvement of diverse groups in business and community affairs, and[Read More…]
