Cindy Ann Stumpff 1961-2023 Cindy Ann Stumpff, age 61, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, April 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born September 15, 1961 in Covington, Ky., she was the daughter of the late[Read More…]
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Jerry L. Verdier
Jerry L. Verdier Jerry L. Verdier of Smithsburg, died Saturday, April 8, 2023. Services will be at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by JL Davis Funeral Home.
Panthers on the prowl at outdoor track invitational events
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School’s co-ed varsity outdoor track and field team competed in two regional invitational events last week. On Wednesday, April 12 the Panthers traveled to Hagerstown Community College for a varsity meet against three other Maryland high schools. Freshman Emalee Chewning placed sixth in the girls’[Read More…]
Rained out Panthers take to the diamond
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School’s varsity baseball and softball games were rained out last Saturday, April 15. Both home games have been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 19 at 4:45 p.m. when the Panthers host Southern Fulton of Warfordsburg. Last week, the Panthers boys’ varsity baseball team returned from Pennsylvania[Read More…]
Panthers fall to Indians at home
Hagers-town Town and Country Almanac
Mid-Atlantic weather watch: Dry and mild, then heavy rain (1, 2, 3, 4, 5); dry, then turning warm and slightly humid with isolated PM showers(6, 7, 8, 9, 10); dry again, near record warmth developing (11, 12, 13, 14); frequent PM showers and thunderstorms followed by cooler and more seasonable[Read More…]
DNR police investigate out of season turkey hunt
by Geoff Fox Maryland Natural Resources Police Officers are investigating a hunting incident on private property in Hancock. According to a press release on social media, Natural Resources Officers were on patrol in Hancock on Friday, April 7, when they observed Jeffrey McCarty, 57, and a 15-year old male hunting[Read More…]
Orleans man arrested in domestic incident
by Geoff Fox A Little Orleans man was arrested by the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office on April 13 in connection to a domestic incident in Orleans and facing multiple charges. According to police, deputies with Allegany County Sheriff’s Office were alerted of a possible domestic assault victim on April 13.[Read More…]
Preparing for a transport disaster, Part II: How is Hancock positioned to handle train or truck emergencies?
by Geoff Fox Last week, The Hancock News reported on how Hancock Fire Company and Hancock Rescue Squad are prepared to respond to a train derailment or truck accident similar to recent incidents in East Palestine, Ohio, and Frederick. In part two, we look at how the county’s emergency services[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of April 10-16: April 10 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, three stops. Suspicious person, first block Fleming Court. Unable to locate. Suspicious person, first block Fleming Court. Gone on arrival. Assisted EMS, first block East Main Street. Well being check,[Read More…]
