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Water main break leads to boil water advisory in town

by Geoff Fox A public water main break at 57 East Main Street on Tuesday, November 4, led the town to issue a boil advisory for the entire town. The advisory lasted until around 2 p.m. last Thursday afternoon, November 6. Town Manager Mike Faith said an eight-inch water main[Read More…]

Gary Allen Coffman

Gary Allen Coffman 1943-2025 Gary Allen Coffman, 82, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away on November 3, 2025. Born January 1, 1943, in Hancock, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Coffman and Mildred Madeline (Hixon) Coffman of Hancock, Maryland. Gary was a graduate of Hancock High School[Read More…]

Eight displaced by Saturday house fire on East Main

by Geoff Fox A structure fire on Saturday morning, November 8, destroyed a residence along East Main Street in Hancock and temporarily entrapped one of the occupants. The emergency call came in at 11:42 a.m. Saturday morning for a fire of a two-story, single-family residence at 140 East Main Street,[Read More…]

Hancock Police Report, Nov. 3-9

Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, November 3, through Sunday, November 9: November 3 Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Green Lane/Creek Road area. Vehicle in a ditch. Check well being, 200 block North Pennsylvania Avenue. Subjects checked ok. Service to advise, Hancock area.[Read More…]

Gov. Moore expands supports for Marylanders hit by federal shutdown

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced additional actions to support Maryland residents impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown, including an expansion of the state’s loan program for federal employees, free public transit for federal workers on core services, and $10.1 million to maintain critical energy assistance benefits. “In Maryland,[Read More…]

Michael Jay Redick

Michael Jay Redick 1959-2025 Michael Jay Redick, age 66, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home. Born June 26, 1959 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of James “Jim” Robert Redick and June Ella Perry Redick. Jay was a member of First[Read More…]

Church to hold fireside chat, tree festival

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will be holding two events in the coming weeks. The first is a fireside chat on Sunday, November 9, with three guest speakers called “Weathering the Spiritual Storms of Life.” The chat will take place at the church located at 200[Read More…]