Every three years, Valley Health joins with community partners including local health departments, education systems and social service agencies to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The information obtained from this assessment provides a better understanding of the health needs of our community, any gaps in the availability of[Read More…]
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Louise Josephine Johnson Fritz
Louise Josephine Johnson Fritz 1931-2025 Louise Josephine Johnson Fritz, age 93, of Little Cove, Mercersburg, Pa., passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown. Born Wednesday, October 7, 1931, in Washington County, Md., she was the daughter of Joseph Scott and Mary Elizabeth (Weller) Johnson. She[Read More…]
Richard Ward
Richard Ward 1937-2025 Richard (Richie) Ward passed away at home on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Buck Valley, Pa. on Friday, August 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles and Ruie Ward. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Glenn[Read More…]
Norman G. Smith
Norman G. Smith 1936-2025 Norman G. (Gary) Smith passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born February 21, 1936, in Little Orleans, Md. He was a resident of Florida and had homes in Punta Gorda, Fla., Little Orleans, Md, and Green Bay, Wis. Norman was a graduate of Flintstone High[Read More…]
Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley
Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley 1939-2025 Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley, age 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Moran Manor in Westernport, Md. Born May 14, 1939 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ralph William and Letha Geneva Stotler. She was[Read More…]
Safe Haven Baby Box installed at McConnellsburg Fire Company
by Geoff Fox Last March, a newborn baby was found dead at the intersection of North Second Street and Lincoln Way in McConnellsburg and in June, the parents were charged with crimes associated with leaving the child there. Almost a year from that tragic incident, McConnellsburg Fire Company has installed[Read More…]
More pictures from last week’s snowstorm
Don’t let winter bring you down! Prevent wintertime falls with these safety tips
by Kate Evans Winter is a time to take great care to prevent falling on snow and ice when walking outside. Injuries from falls can be serious or even fatal and can include sprains, fractures, head injuries, concussions and back injuries. People of all ages need to take safety precautions[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of January 6-12: January 6 South Street, domestic dispute – Subjects advised of options, report filed. Creek Road, check well being – Subject okay, family updated. 200 block East Main Street, service to advise – referred to Crisis Team.[Read More…]
Town Manager looks back on 2024, ahead to 2025
by Geoff Fox This past year, there were a number of projects the Town of Hancock took on and in this new year, there are going to be a few more. Town Manager Mike Faith said 2024 went well for the town with the major project being the splash pad.[Read More…]
