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School to hold food pantry on February 20
Hancock Middle-Senior High School will be holding their monthly food pantry on Tuesday, February 20, at 3:45 p.m. The food pantry is held on the third Tuesday of each month during the school year through May in the school’s cafeteria. Those who attend the food pantry can arrive whenever they[Read More…]
County taking nominations for Youth Meritorious Awards
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners welcomes the community to participate in recognizing outstanding young individuals through the Youth Meritorious Award. This prestigious award acknowledges exceptional achievements in scholastics, leadership, community service, and other positive contributions. The nomination period is now open, and school staff, coaches, scout leaders, and[Read More…]
Town Council to meet Feb. 13
Hancock town officials will be holding their monthly town meeting Tuesday night, February 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, Public Works, and others. There will also be a chance for citizens to[Read More…]
Hancock senior center closes briefly during retirement transition
by Geoff Fox If you drove by the Town of Hancock digital sign on Pennsylvania A venue last week, you may have noticed the Hancock Senior Center panel said the facility was temporarily closed. The reason for the temporary closure was the retirement of manager Hazel Dunn and the Commission[Read More…]
Martinsburg man sentenced to 15 years for killing Mullen
by Trish Rudder Gabriel J. Cardwell, 23, formerly of Martinsburg, was sentenced to 15 years for voluntary manslaughter on Friday, February 2, in Morgan County Circuit Court. A local jury found Cardwell guilty of fatally stabbing a Berkeley Springs man — Scott A. Mullen, 47 — during an altercation at[Read More…]
Hancock picks up win during busy week on the court
Hancock’s boys’ varsity basketball team added another win to their column during a three-game week that brought their record to 3-13 for the season. The Panthers won against the Hyndman Hornets last Tuesday, January 30, putting 78 points on the scoreboard to Hyndman’s 49. Junior Aiden McCarty led the Panthers[Read More…]
Stephen Frederick Iden
Stephen Frederick Iden 1950-2024 Stephen Frederick Iden, age 73, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, January 29, 2024 at his daughter’s residence in Great Cacapon, W.Va. Born February 8, 1950 in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Frederick Harold and Helen Elizabeth Stottlemyer Iden. He attended[Read More…]
Panther girls grab first win against Faith Christian
Hancock’ s girls varsity basketball team grabbed their first win of the season from the Faith Christian Academy Falcons on Thursday, January 25 with a final score of 39-30. Senior Skylar Smith was the top scorer of the winning game, putting 19 points on the board for the Panthers. Senior[Read More…]
Maryland’s Primitive Deer Hunt Days run February 1-3
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the state’s Primitive Deer Hunt will be open Feb. 1-3 statewide. Hunters with a valid hunting license, or those exempt from the hunting license requirement, may use primitive bows or muzzleloaders to hunt sika and white-tailed deer during these days. Primitive hunting devices[Read More…]
