by Geoff Fox The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is looking to the public to get input on the need for an extension of the Brunswick commuter train line. The survey specifically asks about stretching train service further west using trains serving Martinsburg, W.Va. Possible extension[Read More…]
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Wendell L. McCoy
Wendell L. McCoy Wendell Lewis McCoy, 72, of Berkeley Springs, died on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Full obit will be in next weeks Morgan Messenger. Arrangements will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union[Read More…]
Southern Fulton Elementary School first nine weeks honor roll
“A” honor roll Fourth grade — Zane Berkey, Hunter Conrad, Elaina Eader, Samuel Fitz, Hailey Flowers, Colin Keiper, Westin Leasure, Jameson McPeak, Elijah Wertz and Morgan Williams. Fifth grade — Khirsten Borchardt, Gavin Hoopengardner, Noah Swadley and Wyatt Zelenik. Sixth grade — Ayriana Black, Giana Bytella, Easton Conley, Kaitlyn Fear,[Read More…]
Hancock Band members perform at All County
Panthers indoor track team places at County
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers indoor track team travelled to Hagerstown Community College for a countywide invitational tournament on Saturday, January 21. Senior Josie Foltz placed second in Washington County in shot put. Senior Aiden Faith placed third in the county in high jump. Sophomore Logan Trumpower finished fourth[Read More…]
Panthers earn back-to-back basketball wins in January
by Lisa Schauer With head coach Eddie Morris at the helm a young Hancock Panthers boys’ varsity basketball team earned two back-to-back victories in January. First, the Panthers travelled to Mount Storm, W.Va. for a non-conference game against the Tigers at Union High School on Monday, January 23. Sophomore Aiden[Read More…]
CAMP JOY home repair applications now available
CAMP JOY is now accepting applications from homeowners for outdoor home repairs to be completed July 10-21. Qualifying applicants must be elderly, disabled and/or living on a very limited and fixed income. Applications are available at the Berkeley Springs, Paw Paw and Warfordsburg senior centers, as well as Loaves and[Read More…]
Hancock Police report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of January 23-29: January 23 Suspicious vehicle, 300 block Pennsylvania Avenue. Gone on arrival. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. Two stops. Service to advise, 100 block High Street. Subject advised. Service to advise, Hancock area. Information taken. Assisted Maryland State[Read More…]
County adopts statewide energy efficiency improvement program to benefit commercial, industrial properties
Washington County Commissioners have approved the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) ordinance to join a statewide program aimed at boosting energy efficiency. Commissioners unanimously approved the C-PACE ordinance to join the statewide program. Passage of the ordinance makes the county eligible to participate in the Maryland Commercial PACE (MDPACE)[Read More…]
Allen murder trial postponed
by Geoff Fox The trial of a Hancock man accused of murdering his roommate has been postponed in Washington County Circuit Court. According to online court documents, the trial for Everett Allen was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 7, and run through Thursday, February 9 in Washington County Circuit[Read More…]
