Sabrina Nicole McCoy 1968-2022 Sabrina Nicole “Bean” McCoy, age 54, of Hagerstown, Md., died on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her home while under the care of Hospice of Washington County. Born February 15, 1968 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Richard David “Dick” McCoy[Read More…]
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MDOT SHA to improve intersection at 522 and High Street
by Geoff Fox If you’re heading north on 522 headed to Hancock, you might experience some delays starting Monday, October 31, as The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will begin a project making improvements to the intersection of US 522 and High Street in Hancock.[Read More…]
Early voting begins in Maryland this Thursday, October 27
by Kate Shunney Maryland voters have a long ballot in front of them this election cycle, and can begin casting votes onThursday, October 27 during Early Voting. In Washington County, registered voters have two locations in Hagerstown where they can vote early – at the Washington County Election Center at[Read More…]
Gov. Hogan stops in Hancock on “Walk Across Maryland”
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford took in the sights and tastes of Hancock last Tuesday, October 18 as part of their “Walk Across Maryland” tour of towns and cities. Mayor Tim Smith led the Governor and Lt. Governor on a brief walk around town, where they[Read More…]
Panthers’ football suffers loss in non-conference game
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers varsity football team put up 12 points on the scoreboard, but ultimately lost to Clay-Battelle High School by a score of 35-12 last Friday, October 21 in the Panthers’ last home game of the season. It was a non-conference game against the team from[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, October 17, through Sunday, October 23: October 17 911 hang up 100 block Limestone Road. Reference to accident on Rt. 522. 911 hang up 200 block West Main Street. Accidental. Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office, animal complaint.[Read More…]
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RSV makes early appearance this season, poses threat to young patients
Public health officials have already seen an increase in respiratory viruses affecting children and infants this season, and recommend precautions to stem the spread to others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert for Rhinoviruses (RSV) and Enterovirus (EV) last month, saying doctors and nurses[Read More…]
Pump stations getting rehabilitated as part of wastewater project
by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock has officially entered into phase one of the wastewater project that has been years in the making. Work has been ongoing at the wastewater pump stations around town for several weeks. The pump stations behind Subway have already been fenced in and completed.[Read More…]
Sue Ellen Schwartzbeck
Sue Ellen Schwartzbeck 1963-2022 Sue Ellen Schwartzbeck, age 59, of Kearneysville, W.Va., died on Friday, October 21, 2022 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. Born July 15, 1963 in Olney, Md., she was the daughter of Helen Marie Beach Schwartzbeck of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and the late James Levi[Read More…]
