Commencement exercises for Hancock Middle-Senior High School were held on Tuesday, May 26 in the school’s auditorium. Full story to follow… All photos by Geoff Fox/The Hancock News
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David Quay Helman
David Quay Helman 1953-2026 David Quay Helman, 72, of Hancock, Md., passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at UPMC Harrisburg, Pa. Born August 3, 1953, in McConnellsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Quay Helman and Ruby Hull Helman Swain. He enjoyed watching game shows and professional baseball.[Read More…]
Leon Arlie Ward
Leon Arlie Ward 1947-2026 Leon Arlie Ward, 78, of Hancock, Md., passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at home. Born September 27, 1947 in Hagerstown, Md. He was the son of the late Raymond “Bud” and Opal Spade Ward. Leon is survived by his wife Sharon. Children Jerry (Heather) Ward, Danielle[Read More…]
Stanley Eugene Shoemaker, Jr.
Stanley Eugene Shoemaker, Jr. 1958-2026 Stanley Eugene Shoemaker, Jr., age 68, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at WeCare at Rolling Meadows in Waynesburg, Pa. Born January 30, 1958 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Stanley Eugene Shoemaker, Sr. and[Read More…]
Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, May 18, through Sunday, May 24: May 18 Harassment, 100 block West Main Street. Subject advised. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. One stop. Sex offense reported, first block Blue Hill Road. Investigation started. Fraud, 300 block North Pennsylvania[Read More…]
How his the river, mama?
Maryland employment rose by 2,800 jobs in April
New employment estimates released on May 22 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) suggest total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 2,800 jobs in April. BLS also revised its preliminary estimates of Maryland employment in March upwards by another 2,100 jobs to a gain of 5,300 jobs in March.[Read More…]
School’s Out for Summer Concert
BlackCat School of Rock Bands will put on their annual “School’s Out for Summer” free concert at the BlackCat Music Shop in Berkeley Springs on Saturday, May 30. BlackCat Music Shop is located at 155 Independence Street, Berkeley Springs. This outdoor concert, set for 7 to 9 p.m., will feature[Read More…]
Hancock Bridge pier repairs underway
by Geoff Fox Driving over the US 522 bridge, you might not notice it, but there is work being done to the bridge as you drive over it every day. On the underside of the bridge and substructure, crews are doing concrete repairs to the piers and north abutments at[Read More…]
Fifth graders hit the rail trail to pick up trash, connect with community
by Geoff Fox It was a hot morning as fifth graders from Hancock Elementary took to the Western Maryland Rail Trail last Wednesday, May 20, to pick up trash as they learned to be part of the community. Thirty-three students, six teachers, and four parents/chaperons walked from Pennsylvania Avenue westward[Read More…]
