Liz Sharer 1940-2023 Liz “Lula Belle” Sharer “Big Mom”, 83, Clear Spring, Md., passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Md. Born February 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Alvey and Goldie Hull Reed, and the wife of Kenneth Sharer. She was[Read More…]
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Marching bands liven up 76th annual Hancock Rotary Halloween parade
Video by Geoff Fox The Southern Fulton High School marching band performed during the 76th annual Hancock Rotary Halloween Parade on Wednesday, October 25. The Hancock Middle-Senior High School marching band performed “Sweet Caroline” as they marched up Main Street during the 76th annual Hancock Rotary Halloween Parade on Wednesday,[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report–October 25, 2023
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, October 16, through Sunday, October 22: October 16 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, six stops. Assist Hancock Fire Department, Widmeyer Park. Keys locked in vehicle. Property damage accident, 300 block East Main Street. Information taken. October 17 Traffic[Read More…]
Police still looking for suspect in killing of Circuit Court judge in Hagerstown
by Geoff Fox Police have said they believe the suspected shooter in the killing of a Washington County Circuit Court Judge last Thursday is no longer in the immediate area of Williamsport or Hagerstown. The judge was fatally shot in the driveway of his home in Hagerstown on Thursday evening,[Read More…]
Picturesque foggy morning on the Potomac
John Maloney of Columbia, Maryland, stopped on his way to Sideling Hill Creek State Park to get a few shots along the Potomac River covered in a thick blanket of fog Thursday morn- ing, October 19. The US 522 bridge was not visible from the boat ramp and the island[Read More…]
Maryland asks residents for input on MARC train future, including rail extensions into Western Maryland
Washington County residents are being asked to provide input on the Maryland Transit Administration MARC Growth and Transformation Plan. An online survey asks about residents’ preferences and priorities for mass transit by the Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) Train Service. Among the questions are whether there should be more weekend[Read More…]
A little Hocus Pocus on Main Street
by Lisa Schauer Martha’s House and the Interfaith Service Coalition screened a free Halloween movie on Saturday evening, October 21, along with hot dogs, popcorn, s’mores, hot cocoa, and giveaways for local families gathered at Martha’s House on Main Street in Hancock. The event had been set for Friday outdoors[Read More…]
Donna Sue Forquer
Donna Sue Forquer 1965-2023 Donna Sue Forquer, Little Orleans, Md., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Born June 11, 1965, in San Diego, Calif., Donna was a wonderful person who you could count on to put a smile on your face and make you laugh. She would do[Read More…]
Cynthia Ann Perry
Cynthia Ann Perry Cynthia Ann Perry, 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Cynthia attended school in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. She worked as a home healthcare aide. Cindy loved her church and the friendships formed there. She is survived by two sons, Robert Montgomery from Edgewater,[Read More…]
Panthers sting Hundred Hornets for Homecoming overtime victory
Hancock roared to life on their home field for a Homecoming crowd on Friday, October 13, showing Panther fans what they had come for – a tenacious battle ending in victory. The Panthers topped the Hundred (W.Va.) Hornets 28-22, settling the final score in overtime play. This was the Panther’s[Read More…]
