Dessa Lurene Linaweaver Gano 1925-2023 Dessa Lurene Linaweaver Gano, age 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, February 10, 2023. Born September 4, 1925 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Wilmer Marion and Geneva Bragg Linaweaver. She was a[Read More…]
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Armeta M. Gaither
Armeta M. Gaither 1938-2023 Armeta Mae Gaither, age 84, of Gastonia, N.C., and formerly of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, N.C. Born November 29, 1938 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Melvin Virgil “Jerry” and[Read More…]
Biddy Buddy results
Minor Division grades 2 and 3 Swishers 24 vs. Wizards 4 Swishers – Isabella Culp 10, Henley Forney 6, Kellan Harden 4, Levi Carter 4. Wizards – Colton Wolf 2, Lincoln Griffith 2. Mountaineers 33 vs. Jets 8 Mountaineers – Ashton Mullen 17, Amelia Middlekauf 10, Matthew Kid- well 4,[Read More…]
Timeless love songs are classic soundtrack of Valentine’s Day
by Kate Evans With Valentine’s Day coming up, here are some classic love songs to put on that playlist to get in the mood with your special someone, or on your own. Modern music offers a lot of new choices, but these classic tunes are a timeless soundtrack for romance.[Read More…]
Panther track & field in the spotlight
Panthers return from regional track meet with personal best records
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers traveled to Hagerstown Community College on Saturday, February 4 to compete in the 1A Western Regionals indoor track meet. “As of today we have three definite state contenders and another who is on the cusp of getting in,” said assistant coach Karen Strait. The[Read More…]
Panthers fended off by Cardinals on senior night doubleheader
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers boys’ varsity basketball team lost to the Forbes Road Cardinals of Waterfall, Pa. 67-47 on home court Wednesday, February 1. Despite sophomore Aiden McCarty making it rain all night, putting 28 points on the scoreboard, it wasn’t enough to fend off the Cardinals in[Read More…]
Hagerstown woman arrested in connection to Fulton, Franklin bank robberies
by Geoff Fox A Hagerstown woman was arrested on Thursday, February 2, after arrest and search warrants were taken out against her. According to Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg, Tiffany L. Martin, 47, of Hagerstown was taken into custody by Washington County Sheriff’s Office on an arrest warrant. Police said[Read More…]
Hancock woman jailed on multiple charges
A fugitive from justice wanted by the Morgan County Sherriff’s department was arrested following a Fairview Drive traffic stop on Wednesday, February 2 at about 2 p.m. According to a criminal complaint filed in Morgan County Magistrate Court by Lieutenant Place, police observed a vehicle traveling about 52 MPH in[Read More…]
Hancock Police report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, January 23, through Sunday, January 29: January 23 Suspicious vehicle 300 block Pennsylvania Avenue. Gone on arrival. Traffic enforcement Hancock area. Two stops. Service to advise 100 block High Street. Subject advised. Service to advise Hancock area.[Read More…]

