by Geoff Fox As folks started gathering in Widmeyer Park for National Night Out, gray skies to the north and later to the west were threatening, but held off long enough for the public to enjoy the night. Around 6 p.m. Hancock Police Chief Rich Miller got things started by[Read More…]
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Work on I-70 bridge to create detour around ramp
by Geoff Fox The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing work on the bridge replacement project of the U.S. 522 bridge over eastbound Interstate 70. Starting Wednesday, August 14, through Thursday, August 15, crews will be removing the debris shield from under the southbound U.S. 522 bridge[Read More…]
James Allan Miller 1947-2024 James “Jim” Allan Miller, 76, of Hancock, Md., passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, Md. Born December 25, 1947, he was the son of the late James Isaac Miller and Doris Jean (Houser) Miller, who preceded him in death. Jim attended[Read More…]
Party shooting suspect arrested when he showed up for traffic court
by Kate Shunney The suspect in multiple shootings at a large party in eastern Morgan County last Monday, August 5 has been jailed and is in custody in Virginia on fugitive from justice charges. Montello DeMarco Scott, 18, was taken into custody on Thursday, August 8 in Shenandoah County, Virginia[Read More…]
Remnants of Debby hit Hancock area
by Geoff Fox The remnants of what started a few days ago in Florida as Hurricane Debby made its way into the Hancock area on Thursday, August 8, and didn’t let up until Friday morning, August 9. The main concerns in the area were flooding and possible tornadoes, but for[Read More…]
Southern Fulton Schools prepare for new year with events, free supplies
The Southern Fulton School District has a full schedule of events leading up to the first day of school for Southern Fulton students on Wednesday, August 21. The school district has announced they will be providing school supplies to all students this year. Southern Fulton School District serves roughly 720[Read More…]
Hancock Helping Hands gets families ready for new school year with free supplies
by Lisa Schauer Now in its 11th year, Hancock Helping Hands back to school supply event was held at Widmeyer Park on Saturday, August 10. A line of vehicles moved continuously in a double drive-through configuration set up in front of the library. Volunteers from Orchard First Church of God[Read More…]
Hancock varsity game schedule for Football and Volleyball
John Wesley True
John Wesley True 1935-2024 John Wesley True, 89, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa. Born March 5, 1935, he was the son of the late Leroy F. True and Dorothy Corbett, and the husband of Gretchen Simone True[Read More…]
Dennis Patrick Samson
Dennis Patrick Samson 1944-2024 Dennis Patrick Samson, age 80, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Hospice of The Panhandle, Kearneysville, W.Va. Born February 6, 1944 in Acushnet, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph Antonio Louis Samson and June Rose White Samson. He was[Read More…]
