by Kate Evans The invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) continues to expand its range as it threatens fruit trees, hardwood trees and crops in many states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The insect was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. The spotted lanternfly was first sighted in Berkeley[Read More…]
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Hancock High School holds alumni reunion
Hancock High held its eighth annual alumni reunion on Saturday, August 26 at the Cacapon Resort State Park Lodge, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. A social was held for all attendees and graduates with 50 or more years since a student in school. A social gathering, along with individual class pictures and[Read More…]
John Allen McCusker
John Allen McCusker 1954-2023 John Allen McCusker, 69, of Little Orleans, Md., passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at UMPC Western Maryland. Born January 21, 1954, in Cumberland, Md., to the late Bernard L. and E. Katherine (Sullivan) McCusker. John leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Robin (Hixon) McCusker.[Read More…]
HPD Officer brings idea of drug/search canine to town officials
by Geoff Fox Could the town of Hancock be getting its third police canine in the near future? If Officer Jesse Walls can convince town officials, that could happen. During the November town meeting, Walls brought forth the idea after a meeting with someone in the Washington County Narcotics Task[Read More…]
Moynelle Friend Peck
Moynelle Friend Peck 1934-2023 Moynelle Friend Peck, 89, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at her home of 65 years on Fulton Street in Hancock, Md. Born May 7, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Blair and Augusta Schriever Schetrompf, and the wife of Calvin Peck, whom she[Read More…]
Donald Linwood Alexander
Donald Linwood Alexander 1964-2023 Donald Linwood Alexander, age 59, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Care Facility in Kearneysville, W.Va. after a short battle with cancer. Born April 6, 1964 in Johnstown, Pa., he was the son of June Jeanette[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of November 13-19: November 13 Undesirable, first block West Main Street. Homeless subject advised and moved on. Suspicious person, Widmeyer Park. Homeless subject issued trespass. Service to advise, first block Fleming Court. Subject advised. Service to advise, Hancock area.[Read More…]
Irene Fay Storey
Irene Fay Storey 1937-2023 Irene Fay Storey, age 86, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, November 13, 2023 at her home. Born August 19, 1937 in Elkins, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Holly Willard and Ada Elsie Fawley Mitchell. She was a Christian. Irene attended public[Read More…]
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James Eric Hovermale
James Eric Hovermale 1969-2023 James Eric “Jimmy” Hovermale, age 53, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born December 18, 1969 in McConnellsburg, Pa., he is survived by his father, James Ray Hovermale and his wife, Teresa of Berkeley[Read More…]
