The Washington County Planning Commission has released a new Comprehensive Plan for the county. The document aims to develop a community vision for future land use and effective growth management, shaping the future of Washington County. To access the Comprehensive Plan and contribute to the community’s vision, residents can go[Read More…]
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Greencastle man cited for public drunkenness in Buck Valley
Pennsylvania State Police cited a Greencastle man on August 4 for public drunkenness on Buck Valley Road. Police responded to assist EMS with an intoxicated male just before 4 p.m. on Friday, August 4, in the 15,000 block of Buck Valley Road, which is just over the Pennsylvania/ Maryland border[Read More…]
Much of the Potomac River Basin in drought conditions
Much of the Potomac River watershed is in moderate to severe drought situations at the moment, says the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. Despite the low river levels, Hancock and Morgan County are not yet experiencing drought levels of dryness, and only the eastern end of the area[Read More…]
Town manager goes live to open public discussion on town issues, take questions
by Geoff Fox Last Friday afternoon, Town Manager Mike Faith did something no town official has done before – went live on Facebook, taking questions from residents about projects and other concerns around town. The live stream lasted around an hour with a high of 106 people watching. One of[Read More…]
Wanda Loraine Fleece
Wanda Loraine Fleece 1933-2023 Wanda Loraine Fleece, age 89, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at her home with her family by her side and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 24, 1933 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter[Read More…]
Betty Jean Goodman
Betty Jean Goodman 1933-2023 Betty Jean Goodman, age 90, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, July 28, 2023 at the Harrison House Senior Living in Snow Hill, Md. Born January 30, 1933 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of James and Virgie Bishop Waugh. She attended St.[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of July 24-30: July 24 Service to advise, first block East Main Street. Subject advised. Service to advise, first block East Main Street. Subject advised. Warrant attempt, 100 block Fulton Street. Warrant served on Jason Todd Knode, 48, of[Read More…]
State Police investigating incidents in Big Pool and Hancock
by Geoff Fox The Maryland State Police are investigating an incident that occurred at Camp Harding County Park in Big Pool and Dollar General in Hancock between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27. According to pictures on the Maryland State Police Hagerstown social media page, the suspect[Read More…]
Helping Hands back to school event August 12
For the 10th year, Hancock Helping Hands will be once again helping students in need get ready to head back to school. On Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., organizers will be providing free backpacks filled with school supplies, free personal care items, free household care items,[Read More…]
