by Geoff Fox Town and county officials were in Widmeyer Park last Thursday afternoon, June 6, as they officially broke ground for the long-awaited water recreation facility. Councilmen Charles Strong, David Kerns, and Patrick Norris; Mayor Roland Lanehart, Jr.; Town Manager Mike Faith; and County Commissioners Jeff Cline and Derek[Read More…]
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What’s that blooming in the C&O Canal?
Walkers and bikers along the C&O Canal in Hancock are being treated to a colorful show of blooms right now that stretches widely. The annual appearance of pink blooms on the water lilies captures the attention of many. American white water-lily (Nymphaea odorata) is an aquatic flowering plant native to[Read More…]
Annual commencement honors Hancock’s Class of 2024 & their achievements
by Lisa Schauer Thirty-six members of Hancock High School’s class of 2024 walked across the stage to accept their diplomas on Tuesday evening, May 28 in the school’s auditorium. The Hancock Middle-Senior High School band played the processional “Pomp and Circumstance” as the graduating senior class filed in, proudly wearing[Read More…]
Napoli appointed new director of Transit
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has recently announced the appointment of Anthony Napoli as the new Transit Director. With a rich background in public transit and a decade of experience spanning various roles, Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for transportation to Washington County. Anthony[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of May 27-June 2: May 27 Alarm, 100 bock Rayloc Drive. Building secure. Unsecured door, 200 block Baptist Road at Gerber Field. All checked okay, maybe due to weather. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, five stops. Service to advise, first[Read More…]
ZED by Duane M. Abel
Shirley Ann Swadley
Shirley Ann Swadley 1940-2024 Shirley Ann Swadley, 83, Big Cove Tannery, Pa., passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Fulton County Medical Center, in McConnellsburg, Pa. Born November 16, 1940, in Big Cove Tannery, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Homer and Ida Shives Litton, and the[Read More…]
Pearre Road will be closed for three weeks
The Washington County Highway Department has announced the closure of Pearre Road west of Hancock. This closure will be in effect between Wednesday, June 5, at 8 a.m., through Wednesday, June 26. The closure will be at the bridge over the Sideling Hill Creek. Detour signs will be posted throughout[Read More…]
Church event gives away over 4,000 plants, offers plant advice
An estimated 4,500 plants that included vegetables, herbs, and flowers, along with seeds and potatoes, were given away to 213 people who attended the Second Annual Community Plant Giveaway at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The two-hour event held on Saturday, June 1, was sponsored by the[Read More…]
Michael Wayne Chalupka
Michael Wayne Chalupka 1946-2024 Michael Wayne Chalupka, Sr., 78, passed away, Monday May 27, 2024, at his home in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born Wednesday, May 15, 1946, Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Paul and Lizetta (Spiker) Chalupka, and the husband of Dixie Souders Chalupka. He was[Read More…]
