Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, February 6, through Sunday, February 12: February 6 Disabled vehicle 100 block East Main Street. Tow arrived and fixed vehicle. Custody issue 100 block Franklin Street. Subjects advised. Traffic enforcement Hancock area. Three stops. 911 hang up[Read More…]
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Early morning fire at Big Pool shed under investigation
Fire officials from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating a fire at a shed in Big Pool in the early morning hours of February 11. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire was reported at 1:27 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, in the 13000 block of[Read More…]
Hancock man uninjured in Fulton County accident
A Hancock man was uninjured in a Fulton County accident just before 1:30 p.m. on February 2. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred on Green Lane Road, south of its intersection with Buck Valley Road in Warfordsburg. Police said a 2021 Toyota Tacoma, driven by Randy L. Cubbage,[Read More…]
Centenarian celebrated at War Memorial
by Lisa Schauer Caregivers and residents at War Memorial Hospital’s extended care unit gathered to celebrate one resident’s 100th birthday on Monday, February 13. Surrounded by family members, John Kielek, 100, formerly of Baltimore, was enjoying a birthday lunch of pepperoni pizza, sheet cake and Sprite in the unit’s decorated[Read More…]
Maryland train study exploring rail extension options & ridership trends with eye toward future
by Geoff Fox The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration recently announced a study underway about the possible extension of the Brunswick Line westward. One possible stop on an extension could be at the Hancock station. The initiative for the study is based in part on legislation adopted in[Read More…]
Ambrose Thomas Gregory
Ambrose Thomas Gregory 1949-2023 Ambrose Thomas “Tom” Gregory, age 73, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, January 23, 2023 at War Memorial Hospital. Born October 23, 1949 in Webster County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Ernest Clifford and Carrie Velma Wyatt Gregory. He worked as a[Read More…]
Wendell Lewis McCoy
Wendell Lewis McCoy 1950-2023 Wendell Lewis McCoy, age 72, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born May 19, 1950 in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Samuel Lewis and Agnes[Read More…]
Jeanette Ann Gregory
Jeanette Ann Gregory 1935-2023 Jeanette Ann Gregory, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born September 10, 1935 in Southington, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Albert Leland and Anette Bishop[Read More…]
Joseph Reynolds Breakall
Joseph Reynolds Breakall 1941-2023 Joseph Reynolds Breakall (Pete), Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away, Friday, February 10, 2023, at his home in Warfordsburg. Born July 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Joseph Lloyd Breakall and Mable Ruth Breakall. In his earlier years, Joseph worked for Powlen Equipment Company in[Read More…]
Irene Shirley Merchant
Irene Shirley Merchant 1937-2023 Irene Shirley Merchant, age 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at War Memorial Hospital. Born October 22, 1937 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Flim Lester and Margaret Ellen Shade Stotler. She was a Christian. Irene[Read More…]
