by Geoff Fox Hancock Police are investigating the placement of a hate symbol drawn on a wall at the Hancock United Methodist Church on Monday, September 8. In a post on the church’s social media site, Pastor Becki Wessinger said it was with a heavy heart she shared the church[Read More…]
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Hancock falls to Indians 38-8 in cross-river opener
Hancock Panther football made the most of a Berkeley Springs fumble during last Friday’s cross-river rivalry to put a touchdown on the board against the Indians in the second quarter. The Panthers followed up with a two-point rush conversion, pushing the score to 8-13 in the September 5 game in[Read More…]
Betty Lou Smith
Betty Lou Smith 1939-2025 Betty Lou Smith, age 85, of LaVale, Md., passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Cumberland, Md. Born October 3, 1939, in Shady Bower, Md., she was the daughter of the late Granvil Booth and Mary Catherine Wiles Cavender. Betty was a graduate of Hancock High[Read More…]
Shirley J. Smith
Shirley J. Smith 1934-2025 Shirley J. Smith, age 91, of Flintstone, Md., passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Cumberland, Md. Born Sunday, July 8, 1934, in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late James Abraham and Margaret Anna Schurg Stokes. Shirley attended Flintstone Schools. She was a[Read More…]
Arthur Lucas
Arthur Lucas 1946-2025 Arthur “Norty” Lucas passed from this life at Winchester Medical Center on Friday, September 5, 2025. He was born on December 14, 1946, to Arthur and Idella Trail Lucas of Hancock, Md. Norty delivered for United Parcel Service for thirty-five years and was President of the Local[Read More…]
Lillian Ernestine McFadden
Lillian Ernestine McFadden 1944-2025 In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who was cherished and touched so many lives, Lillian E. McFadden, age 81, of Hancock, Md., passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband by her side on Friday, September 5, 2025, to be[Read More…]
Barbara Gale Beaver
Barbara Gale Beaver 1962-2025 Barbara Gale Beaver, age 62, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Hagerstown, Md. Born Wednesday, December 12, 1962, in Altoona, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Chalmer Troxell and Nancy Fonner. Barbara was a graduate of Williamsburg High School, Williamsburg,[Read More…]
Paul Delano Strawderman
Paul Delano Strawderman 1933-2025 Paul Delano Strawderman, age 91, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Born September 8, 1933 in Cumberland, Md., he was the son of the late Calvin Asa and Anna Helen Carder Strawderman. He was a member of Trinity-Asbury[Read More…]
Joseph L. Hess
Joseph L. Hess 1952-2025 Joseph L. Hess, age 73, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Doey’s House, Hagerstown, Md. Born Sunday, March 23, 1952, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late William (Bubber) and Maud Brannon Hess. Joseph was a graduate[Read More…]
Flag football hits the field
Boston Botticher reaches high for the football. Leo Rose (4) of The Bulldogs runs the ball past Highlanders player, Eli Trail. Bulldogs player, Leo Rose tries to escape the opponents. Highlanders Carter goes to side step away from Braxton Bigler. photos by Lori Younker
