by Kate Shunney Local, state and regional economic development agencies are forefronting Western Maryland’s natural resources, outdoor adventure opportunities and affordability to manufacturers who might be looking to relocate their operations or start a new venture. The effort is also targeting workers who might want to come live in the[Read More…]
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Flushable wipes clogging up the town works
by Geoff Fox Hancock Town Manager Faith wants to let town residents know if there is a blockage in their sewer line, whether it’s on them or the town, he’s willing to bet it’s caused by flushable wipes. “That’s the problem every single time,” he said. The issue of wipes[Read More…]
Number of Maryland wildfires, acreage burned increased in 2023, reports DNR
The number of wildfires and the acreage of land burned by wildfires in Maryland last year significantly outpaced the 10-year average, according to the Maryland Forest Service’s Annual Wildland Fire Report. The report, which is being released this month, covers data related to wildfires on 3.2 million acres of land[Read More…]
Pop art show comes to Hancock
by Lisa Schauer Off 70 Studio on Main Street in Hancock was the venue for an eclectic art show by graduate students from George Mason University on Saturday, February 25. “It’s a great opportunity for them to get their work out of the studio and into the public,” said Sue[Read More…]
Power outage gives town wake-up call about need for backup generators
by Geoff Fox A power outage that lasted most of the day on Tuesday, February 13, gave Hancock officials a reminder about the need for new generators to run the water and wastewater systems. The power was knocked out due to snowfall Monday, February 12, into early Tuesday morning. Town[Read More…]
Panthers fall to Tigers, 52-42
Hancock’s boys varsity basketball team stayed within striking distance of the Union Tigers of Mount Storm during last Wednesday’s game at home, but lost a second time to Union in the final tally, 52-42. The Panthers closed out their season on the road on Tuesday, February 27 against the Southern[Read More…]
Naomi Jean Exline Willingham
Naomi Jean Exline Willingham 1948-2023 Naomi Jean Exline Willingham, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, WV, died on Tuesday, February 20, 2023 at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Born February 27, 1948 in Greencastle, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John Marshall and Leotta Virginia Roby Exline. She was of[Read More…]
Melody Dawn Truax Ruppenthall
Melody Dawn Truax Ruppenthall 1951-2024 Melody Dawn Truax Ruppenthall, 72, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away peacefully Monday, February 12, 2024, at Meritus Hospital in Hagerstown, Md. Born November 22, 1951, in McConnellsburg, Pa., Melody was a 1970 graduate of Berkeley Springs High School. Melody was quiet, thoughtful, and never said[Read More…]
Derelict properties still on town’s radar & under county review
by Geoff Fox A property owner along Main Street raised concern during the February town meeting regarding derelict buildings and dangerous buildings in Hancock. Jackie Daley, who owns 53 West Main Street, said there had been things happening with some of the dangerous buildings in town. She was hoping to[Read More…]
Lady Panthers close season with losses against Union & Forbes Road
The Union (Mt. Storm, W.Va.) Tigers felled the Hancock Panthers 52-16 during varsity basketball play in Mt. Storm on Saturday, February 17. The loss closed the Lady Panthers season with a record of 1-19. On Thursday, February 15, Hancock kicked off a solid away game against the Forbes Road Cardinals,[Read More…]
