Hancock town officials will be holding their monthly town meeting will be held Tuesday night, August 13, at 7 p.m. in the Hancock Town Hall and Community Center. There will also be reports from departments and committees such as police, Hancock in Motion, Public Works, and others. Town officials will[Read More…]
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Sideling Hill picnic area getting new attention
Cleanup has begun and improvements have already begun on the picnic area along Rt. 40 on Sideling Hill. During their July 23 meeting in Hancock, county officials said they were working to clear the area with plans to put new roofs on the picnic areas and get lighting on the[Read More…]
Park Service holding monthly drive through Sideling Hill State Park
by Geoff Fox On June 1, the Maryland Park Service began hosting a monthly drive through to the Point Kilo Overlook at Sideling Hill Creek State Park. The drive through is the first Saturday of each month and runs through October, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The path[Read More…]
Lotus blossoming in canal prism as part of summer show
by Kate Shunney Following a show of pink water lilies in bloom earlier this summer in Hancock’s section of the C&O Canal, the canal prism is now home to another botanical show – the blooming of American lotus. In a small watered section of the canal prism to the east[Read More…]
Ruth Ann Shives
Ruth Ann Shives 1950-2024 With profound sadness we announce the passing of Ruth Ann Shives, loving wife and mother, who died on August 2, 2024, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 73 years old. Ruth Ann is survived by her husband Ronald Shives of Hancock, Md.; their children,[Read More…]
Ronald William VanGosen
Ronald William VanGosen 1939-2024 Ronald William “Ronnie” VanGosen, age 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at War Memorial Hospital. Born March 29, 1939 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Berkeley Carter and Martha Ellen Barney VanGosen. He was a Christian.[Read More…]
Doris Jean Spring
Doris Jean Spring 1938-2024 Doris Jean Spring, age 85, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born August 21, 1938 in Great Cacapon, W.Va., she was the daughter of the[Read More…]
National Night Out this Tuesday, August 6
by Geoff Fox This Tuesday, August 6, is National Night Out in Widmeyer Park and the Hancock Police Department and The Town of Hancock sponsor the yearly event. As in years prior, music will be provided by Take Two all night, the Lions Club will be serving hamburgers and hot[Read More…]
Vivian Leray (Crouse) Hinckle
Vivian Leray (Crouse) Hinckle 1924-2024 Vivian Leray Hinckle (née Crouse), aged 99, passed away on July 20, 2024, in Fort Pierce, Fla. Born on September 21, 1924, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was a revered figure in her community and beloved by many. Vivian was renowned for her warmth and[Read More…]
Grenville A. Hallam
Grenville A. Hallam 1924-2024 Grenville A. Hallam, age 99, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on July 1, 2024. Grenville, fondly known as Gren or Alfie, was born to Alfred and May Hallam on September 17, 1924 in Long Eaton, Nottingham, England. In 1941, at the age of 17, he[Read More…]
