by Geoff Fox An accident involving a tractor-trailer carrying an oversized load caused the U.S. 522 bridge to be closed for several hours last Thursday evening, November 14. According to Maryland State Police, as the tractor-trailer was crossing the bridge, the oversized load on trailer shifted and another vehicle hit[Read More…]
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Churches propose filling gap in providing activities, support for seniors in Hancock
by Geoff Fox Seeing a need by the senior community of Hancock, Jean Squires, Pastor at Hancock United Methodist Church as well as other churches in the Hancock area, came to the November town meeting as a member of the Greater Hancock Council of Churches to address the fact that[Read More…]
Walter Raymond Dyer, Jr.
Walter Raymond Dyer, Jr. 1933-2024 Walter “Bud” Raymond Dyer, Jr., age 90 of Hancock, MD, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his home. Born Wednesday, December 27, 1933, in Fulton County, Pa., he was the son of the late Walter R. Dyer, Sr. and Pleasant M. Zimmerman. Bud[Read More…]
Tiffany Marie Rider
Tiffany Marie Rider 1992-2024 Tiffany Marie Rider, age 32, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center in Culpeper, Va. Born August 16, 1992, Tiffany was brought into the world full of love, joy and creativity. At an early age, Tiffany was[Read More…]
Zona H. Apple
Zona H. Apple 1927-2024 Zona H. Apple, age 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, November 15, 2024 at her home. Born August 10, 1927 in Okonoko, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Harriet Rannells Moreland. She was a lifelong Christian and member of[Read More…]
Alicia Renee Roussey
Alicia Renee Roussey 1976-2024 Alicia Renee “Lish” Roussey, age 47, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center. Born November 30, 1976 in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of Curt Alvin and Carol Ann Singleton Zimmerman. She attended Hancock Assembly of God Church.[Read More…]
Linda Kay Barker
Linda Kay Barker 1951-2024 The Lord took Linda Kay Clingerman Barker home to be with him on the day that bonds two special sisters together forever on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Linda was born on December 16, 1951 in Largent, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Oscar L.[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, November 4, through Sunday, November 10: November 4 Suspicious person, 100 block West Main Street. Checked subject. Service to advise, 12000 block McKinley Drive. Subjects advised. Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. Traffic complaint, West Main[Read More…]
Flying Boxcars announce 2025 coaching staff
The Flying Boxcars have announced coaching hires for the 2025 Atlantic League Season. The Flying Boxcars ‘25 coaching staff will be led by Manager Mark Mason, who will return to the helm for his second season in Hagerstown. Mason will return to the Boxcars after reaching an agreement to become[Read More…]
“Triple threat” illness season brings reminders to get updated flu and COVID shots
With flu season upon us and COVID on the move, it’s time to think about getting your updated COVID-19 and seasonal influenza shots for 2024-2025. Health officials remain concerned about the triple threat of COVID, seasonal influenza and (respiratory syncytial virus) RSV and other respiratory viruses during the upcoming holiday[Read More…]
