Ernest Francis Robinson 1947-2024 Ernest Francis Robinson, age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at War Memorial Hospital. Born March 10, 1947 in McCoole, Md., he was the son of Harry W and Lucy Belle Riggleman Robinson. He served with the United States Navy.[Read More…]
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Philip Matthew Hofe
Philip Matthew Hofe 1957-2024 Philip Matthew Hofe, age 66, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born June 28, 1957 in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Melvin Richard and Norma Louise Miller Hofe. He was[Read More…]
Arthur Lee Conkey, Sr.
Arthur Lee Conkey, Sr. 1940-2024 Arthur Lee Conkey, Sr., age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home. Born March 20, 1940 in Bath N.Y., he was the son of the late George Alexander Conkey and Juanita Gould Conkey Hallett. He was a graduate.[Read More…]
Bridge over Creek Road to close Tuesday, April 9
Bridge over Creek Road to close Tuesday, April 9 by Geoff Fox The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will be performing patching and paving work on eastbound Interstate 68 at the Creek Road for one night, Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m., with all lanes reopening[Read More…]
Demolition started on collapsed building
by Geoff Fox Demolition work began last week on 55 West Main Street after it had collapsed on itself earlier in the week. The sidewalk in front of the building had been fenced off and a board was placed across the door later in the week and by 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Trulieve expands to adult use cannabis
by Geoff Fox In 2016, the Town of Hancock and medicinal cannabis producer Harvest entered into a partnership that saw the town have a five percent interest in the company. Almost three years ago, in May 2021, Trulieve bought out Harvest and has continued the partnership with the Town of[Read More…]
Town approves $600K for splash pad contract
by Geoff Fox In a special town meeting on Tuesday, March 26, town officials unanimously approved a bid of $600,000 bid and awarded the contract to build the town’s splash pad to Splash Pad USA. The splash pad could be completed by Memorial Day, officials said. In talking to Splash[Read More…]
Violet I. Yonker
Violet I. Yonker 1934-2024 Violet I. Yonker, 89, of Little Orleans, Md., passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born December 10, 1934, in Allegany County, Md., Mrs. Yonker was the daughter of the late Conda Ray Shipley, and Dorothy Marie (Elbin) Shipley. She was also preceded in death by her[Read More…]
Mary Martha Johnson
Mary Martha Johnson 1941-2024 Mary Martha Johnson, age 82, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born Thursday, November 13, 1941, in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Martha Gladhill Hull. Mary was a member of Mountain View[Read More…]
Margaret Marie Hutchinson
Margaret Marie Hutchinson 1927-2024 Margaret Marie Hutchinson, age 96, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born March 31, 1927 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lewis and Rebecca[Read More…]
