Joyce Elaine Pugh Kline 1940-2026 Joyce Elaine Pugh Kline, 86, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Frederick, Md., following a brief but aggressive battle with cancer. Born on March 30, 1940, in Montcalm, W.Va., Joyce was the daughter of the late George[Read More…]
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David Ray Cain
David Ray Cain 1954-2026 David Ray Cain, 67, of Hedgesville, W.Va., passed away on July 7, while at the Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Facility. Born to the late Charles and Hope Cain, David lived a life rooted in family, hard work and a deep love for the outdoors. He[Read More…]
Garage fire spreads, destroying home Saturday
by Kate Shunney A blaze that began in a home garage on Saturday, July 11 spread into the adjacent residence, destroying the home and displacing two adults. The fire, which claimed a home and garage on Tall Pines Lane off Mountain Run Road, was reported around 8 p.m. on Saturday.[Read More…]
Crush summer dining with that squash crop
Summer gardens are delivering their bounty around this time, and gardeners might be looking for new ways to prepare the produce they’re picking daily. Zucchini and yellow squash are among the big producers in local gardens. Below are recipes to turn these garden staples into main dish super stars. [Read More…]
Mary Lynn Nathan
Mary Lynn Nathan 1954-2026 Mary Lynn Nathan, age 71, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and Rockville, Md., passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 18, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Jerry[Read More…]
Spaces available for National Night Out
by Geoff Fox As the summer season is just getting under way, that means National Night Out is just around the corner. The annual community event will take place on Tuesday, August 4, beginning at 6 p.m. in Widmeyer Park. As a lways, the night is a free event. As[Read More…]
Esther Margaret Phillips
Esther Margaret Phillips 1928-2026 Esther Margaret Phillips, age 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. Born August 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Emory J. and Bessie Ellen Walls Metz. Esther was a high school[Read More…]
Faith on administrative leave following misdemeanor charge
by Geoff Fox Hancock mayor Roland Lanehart has confirmed that town manager Mike Faith has been placed on an unpaid, three-week administrative leave. According to online court documents, Faith was charged by summons with a misdemeanor charge of false statements to a police officer. The charges were filed on July[Read More…]
Cat poisonings draws Humane Society to Hancock
by Geoff Fox Over the last few weeks, there has been a number of cats being poisoned in Hancock and now the Humane Society of Washington County has begun looking into them. The Humane Society Field Services is currently looking to several reports of deceased cats found in the area[Read More…]
Great American Bike Ride rolls into Hancock with Blessing of the Bikes
by Lisa Schauer Around 160 bicyclists, including 15 or 20 children from San Mar Family and Community Services in Boonsboro, pedaled around Hancock on Sunday, July 12 for Blessing of the Bikes. The blessing was given by Pastor Becki Wessinger from Hancock United Methodist Church at C&O Bike Shop. Participants[Read More…]
