The third annual Festival of Trees is this Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The event is free to the community and is indoors and wheelchair accessible. The church is located at 200 Douglas[Read More…]
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Prepare for late fall and winter driving with these safety reminders
by Lisa Schauer Winter will be colder than normal in Morgan County this year, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The coldest periods will occur in mid- and late December, early and late January, and early February, while the most snow will arrive in late December, late January, early and[Read More…]
Fire Marshal investigates fires in Hancock, Flintstone
by Geoff Fox The Maryland State Fire Marshal recently investigated fires in Hancock and Flintstone causing a total of $60,000 in damage. The first fire occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, on Sable Run Road in Hancock. According to fire officials, the owner was charging a lithium[Read More…]
Hancock Historical Society looking for military additions, asks community for photos & information
by Geoff Fox After students from Hancock High School made a trip to the town’s museum in the basement of Town Hall, members of the Hancock Historical Society realized they needed to update the military pictures and information in the museum. Former Mayor Dan Murphy said it had been a[Read More…]
Blackcat Music Cooperative presents two holiday concerts
BlackCat Music Cooperative will offer two Christmas programs on December 9 and December 14. On Tuesday, December 9 at 7 pm don’t miss “Deck the Halls with Rock and Roll” at the historic Star Theatre, featuring The BlackCat School of Rock and The BlackCat School of Rock Jr. The Star[Read More…]
Panthers start hoops season
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School’s 2025-2026 basketball season is underway. Both the boys’ and the girls’ varsity basketball teams played their first games earlier this week in Hagerstown at Grace Academy. Basketball season continues through February 19. Hancock High School boys’ basketball schedule –upcoming games Monday, December 1 at Saint[Read More…]
Seasonal activities and upcoming events discussed with town officials
by Geoff Fox Town officials discussed several things during the November town meeting that looks to this winter and ahead to next fall. Hancock Police Chief Allen Thomas told town officials that Shop With a Cop will be taking place on December 14 from 2 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The[Read More…]
Clyde W. Stotler, Jr.
Clyde W. Stotler, Jr. 1953-2025 Clyde (Junior) W. Stotler, Jr., age 72, of Hancock, Md., passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, in Mercersburg, Pa. Born Monday, July 6, 1953, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Clyde W. Stotler, Sr. and Margaret Vanorsdale Stotler. Clyde was[Read More…]
Ronald K. Michael, Sr.
Ronald K. Michael, Sr. Ronald Keith Michael, Sr., 67 of Berkeley Springs, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.
John Walter Hawthorne, Jr.
John Walter Hawthorne, Jr. 1948-2025 John Walter Hawthorne, Jr., age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his home. Born March 8, 1948 in Saltville, Va., he was the son of the late John W. and Dorothy Hawthorne, Sr. John was a high school[Read More…]
