Connie Vera Hovermale 1947-2025 Connie Vera Hovermale, age 78, of Big Pool, Md. died on Friday, October 31, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born May 28, 1947 in Hancock, Md. she was the daughter of the late Clarence Pryor and the late Carrie Catherine Hoyle Easton[Read More…]
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Carl Grafton Kidwell
Carl Grafton Kidwell 1939-2025 Carl Grafton Kidwell, age 86, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home. Born February 22, 1939 in Great Cacapon, W.Va., he was the son of the late Dayton Victor and Grace Virginia Peck Kidwell. He was a member of Wesleyan[Read More…]
Richard J. Powers
Richard J. Powers 1940-2025 Richard J. Powers, age 85, of Hancock, Md, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Hagerstown, Md. Born Monday, July 1, 1940, in Chambersburg, Pa. he was the son of the late Judson and Geraldine Sipes Powers. Richard was a graduate of Berkeley Springs High School[Read More…]
Marilyn Jean Corbett Walls Bowers
Marilyn Jean Corbett Walls Bowers 1948-2025 On November 2nd, surrounded by family, Marilyn Jean Corbett Walls Bowers was taken to her heavenly home. She was born January 26, 1948 in Hancock, Md. to Donald Lee and Virginia (Jean) Iames Corbett. She attended Hancock High School. She was an active member[Read More…]
Evan L. Reichard
Evan L. Reichard Evan Lawrence Reichard, 93, of Berkeley Springs, died Friday, October 31, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Full obituary will be announced in The Hancock News. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.
Roger Dale Lacy
Roger Dale Lacy Roger Dale Lacy Roger Dale Lacy, 68, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on November 1, 2025. Roger was known for his big heart, his love of the open road, and his passion for motorcycles—especially his beloved Harley-Davidson. A true biker at heart, he found peace and[Read More…]
Doris M. Dodge
Doris M. Dodge Doris M. Dodge, 91, of Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.
Hancock United Methodist Church to hold 15th annual Veterans Day meal
by Geoff Fox To show their appreciation for area veterans, the Hancock United Methodist Church and Community Friends will be holding their annual Veterans Day Dinner on Tuesday, November 11, in the church’s Upper Room. In 2024, roughly 175 were served. The meal was started 15 years ago by Shannon[Read More…]
Hancock Arts Council celebrates 25 years of art programming for communities
by Sinclair Hamilton The Hancock Arts Council celebrated the 25th Anniversary of our founding at the end of last month. Mayor Dan Murphy at that time, suggested the formation of the Arts Council in the year 2000. Our first event was a Winter Festival. We identified a need for a[Read More…]
Simple Steps for an Extra Safe Halloween
from the National Safety Council Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. These tips can help make a safe and happy holiday for everyone. Costume Safety To help ensure adults and children have a safe holiday, follow these Halloween safety tips: Be[Read More…]
