by Geoff Fox Two investors have shown interest in the former Weavers restaurant building with one having serious interest. Town Manager Mike Faith said one offer from a “pretty serious” potential buyer, but a price is still under negotiation. There was also another investor interested, but Faith hadn’t heard from[Read More…]
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Hancock youth campers meet children’s book author, hear reading of her first book
by Geoff Fox On Monday morning, June 23, kids in the Adventures in Friendship program at Martha’s House got to learn how a local author and illustrator created Remi the Dino. Hannah Wolfe of Needmore sat in on the camp telling the kids how she came up with the dinosaur.[Read More…]
Maryland Fishing Report as of June 18
Maryland anglers are seeing some wonderful fishing opportunities this week as freshwater species settle into predictable patterns and an influx of summer marine species begin to move into Maryland waters. Fresh water fishing The western region received another significant rain event over the weekend, and the upper Potomac River showed[Read More…]
Family building business thrives in Hancock
by Lisa Schauer The model lot for Great American Structures has been drawing motorists’ attention along I-70 since it opened about a year ago under the big American flag at Hancock’s Exit 3. “People see the sign when they drive by, and call us,” said Kristen Robison, who owns the[Read More…]
Officials approve agreement for additional town cameras
by Geoff Fox Town officials have approved Flock Cameras, but they will not be replacing the existing cameras that have been keeping an eye on Hancock for about a decade. Instead, the new cameras would be for police purposes only and have license plate readers installed as well as other[Read More…]
Rev. Wayne H. Hixon
Rev. Wayne H. Hixon Rev. Wayne H. Hixon, 85, of Flemington, Pa. died Friday, June 20, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12 p.m. at Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, 217 Main St., Beech Creek, Pa. Friends and family will be received at the[Read More…]
Connie Lucille Dell
Connie Lucille Dell 1931-2025 Connie Lucille Dell, age 93, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital. Born August 13, 1931 in Mt. Union, Pa., she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Belle Minerva Starr Grissinger. She was a member[Read More…]
James Romine Michael
James Romine Michael 1935-2025 James Romine Michael, age 89, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born October 10, 1935 in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the[Read More…]
Thomas Garner Good, Sr.
Thomas Garner Good, Sr. 1933-2025 Thomas Garner Good, Sr., age 91, of Martinsburg, W.Va. and formerly of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Lorine Encore in Ellicott City, Md. while surrounded by his children. Born October 14, 1933 in Bowie, Md., he was the son of[Read More…]
Colin John Williams
Colin John Williams 1961-2025 Colin J Williams (1961-2025) has gone to dwell in the eternal presence of God. A devoted husband and man of peace and faith. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Yvonne Salcedo Williams and her loving family. Colin is proceeded in death by[Read More…]
