Sophie Creek 1939-2025 Sophie “LaVerne” Creek, age 85, of Hancock, Md., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 30, 2025. Sophie was born August 12, 1939 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. She was the daughter of the late Lewis J. Hendershot, Sr. and the late Hazel “Peg”[Read More…]
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Harold Dean McCusker
Harold Dean McCusker 1960-2025 Harold Dean McCusker, 65, of Hancock, Md., passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence. Born, Monday, February 29, 1960, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Kenneth L. McCusker, Sr. and Berthaleen E. Helmick. Harold was a graduate of Hancock[Read More…]
Hancock considering new police camera system
by Geoff Fox Hancock Mayor Roland Lanehart Jr. said he, Town Manager Mike Faith, and Police Chief Rich Miller recently had a Zoom meeting with Flock Safety in regards to the town’s camera system. “As everyone knows, most of our cameras around town don’t work,” the mayor said. “Right now,[Read More…]
Trumpower & Booth take Hancock to state track finals
Logan Trumpower and Madison Booth took Hancock’s Track & Field program to the state finals at the PG County Sports Complex over the Memorial Day weekend, representing the Panther team as they distinguished themselves in their events. Freshman Madison Booth won second place in the state in high jump, missing[Read More…]
County offers free mulch at Forty West Landfill
Washington County Government will hold a Free Mulch Giveaway at Forty West Landfill beginning Wednesday, May 28. This limited-time offer comes as a result of the recent storms that brought in a high volume of yard debris, resulting in an overabundance of mulch on site. To help manage space and[Read More…]
Students learn first-hand about first responders’ work, equipment and challenges
by Geoff Fox Students at Hancock Middle-Senior High School got an up-close look at first responders’ equipment and how it’s used, and learned more about how to become a firefighter in the area. Firefighters from Hancock and Little Orleans and EMS from Hancock were at the school on Thursday, May[Read More…]
Cicadas are back in Brood XIV emergence
Some parts of our region will witness another cicada emergence this spring and summer – the arrival of Brood XIV. According to the USDA Forest Service, this brood of cicadas will be seen emerging after the ground warms above 64 degrees, and will stay around for four to six weeks.[Read More…]
Founder of East Coast Sturgis bike rally killed in motorcycle accident
by Geoff Fox The founder and host of the East Coast Sturgis motorcycle rally in Little Orleans was killed in a motorcycle accident in west of Hancock on Monday evening, May 19. According to Maryland State Police, just before 8 p.m., troopers from the Cumberland Barrack responded to the area[Read More…]
Maryland man sentenced for drug trafficking in Eastern Panhandle
Juan Manuel De La Rosa-Tejeda, also known as “Little Papi,” 39, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for cocaine distribution. According to court documents and statements made in court, De La Rosa-Tejeda was one of the leaders of the drug trafficking conspiracy, selling large quantities[Read More…]
Gladys Pearl Potts
Gladys Pearl Potts 1923-2025 Gladys Pearl Potts, age 101, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at her home in Little Orleans, Md. Born Saturday, October 6, 1923, in Westernport, Md., she was the daughter of the late Bernard Riggleman and Elizabeth Norris. Gladys was a member of St. Peter and[Read More…]
