John L. Petersen 1943-2025 John Petersen, 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away at War Memorial Hospital on August 20, 2025. John was an avid pilot who flew off aircraft carriers as a Naval Flight Officer during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Naval Reserve after 29 years of[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report, August 11-17
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, August 11, through Sunday, August 17: August 11 Check well being, first block Fulton Street. Subject checked ok. 911 hang up 200 block North Pennsylvania Avenue. Accidental. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, one stop. Animal bite, 200 block[Read More…]
Master Gardeners teach about herbs, pollinators and more in gardens August 23
The Washington County Master Gardeners will offer free hands-on teaching in three gardens this Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center at 7303 Sharpsburg Pike in Boonsboro. In the medicinal herb garden, guests will learn how to create herbal arrangements and[Read More…]
Engineers update Hancock officials on pump station, culvert and wastewater plan
by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock has three ongoing projects being done with the guidance of engineering contractor RK&K. Company officials gave updates on all three during the August town meeting last Tuesday evening, August 12. RK&K Manager John Cole and Associate Engineer Rhiannon Dodge from RK&K gave the[Read More…]
I-70 to be paved in Fulton County
Starting Thursday, August 21, drivers on Interstate 70 in Fulton County will begin to experience delays due to PennDOT paving the interstate. PennDOT is warning drivers to expect minor delays along the interstate during the project. From August 21 through September 5, the westbound right lane and shoulder of I-70[Read More…]
A River Divided: Who Owns the Potomac River?
by Michael Nardolilli, Executive Director of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin Why are the state boundary lines along the Potomac River so irregular? Why doesn’t the line run neatly down the middle of the river, as it does in many other states? The fascinating story behind the[Read More…]
Three Marylanders earn Master Angler recognition in July
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Andrew Reier of Glen Arm, Ryan Kaler of Pasadena, and Jake Prior of Perry Hall for catching 10 different species of trophy-size fish to reach the FishMaryland Master Angler milestone. These three anglers bring the total number of Master Anglers in the[Read More…]
America’s 9/11 Ride roars past Hancock
by Geoff Fox If you heard sirens and the roar of motorcycles coming from Interstates 68 and 70 last Friday morning, August 15, around 10:30, that was America’s 9/11 Ride roaring past on their memorial ride dedicated to the memory of those who served, protected, lost their lives, and to[Read More…]
Virginia man killed in Warfordsburg crash
by Geoff Fox A 69-year-old Virginia man was killed in a fiery crash on Flickerville Road in Warfordsburg this past Sunday, August 17. According to Pennsylvania State Police, around 3:30 a.m., John P. Nance, 69, of Staunton, Va., was traveling west on Flickerville Road and lost control of his 2012[Read More…]
Warfordsburg man drowns accidentally in field incident
Police have found that a Warfordsburg man drowned in mid-July while he was mowing his yard. According to Pennsylvania State Police, just after 6 p.m. on July 18, James Flowers, 66, of Warfordsburg, was mowing around his pond and got too close to the embankment, causing him to slide down[Read More…]
