Doris Jane Shives Doris Jane Shives, Needmore, Pa., passed away January 29, 2023, with her family in attendance. Doris was born and raised in Greencastle, Pa. before making her home in Fulton County at age 19. She attended Browns Mill School in Greencastle. She married her husband, Melvin (Jimmy) Shives,[Read More…]
News
James Ronald Couch
James Ronald Couch 1955-2023 James Ronald Couch, age 67, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born, November 26, 1955 in Mason, W.Va., he is the son of Isabelle Virginia Stobert Couch of Ravenswood, W.Va.[Read More…]
Joann Elizabeth Coffman
Joann Elizabeth Coffman 1947-2023 Joann Elizabeth (Snow) Coffman, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at her home while under the care of Hospice. Born November 18, 1947 in Berkeley Springs, she was the daughter of Goldie and Belvie Snow of Hancock, Md. Joann[Read More…]
Hancock man arrested, charged with attempted murder in stabbing
by Geoff Fox A Hancock man was arrested on Friday, January 27, after allegedly stabbing his wife with a screwdriver. According to a press release from the Hancock Police Department, officers responded to Buddy Lou’s Restaurant at 11 East Main Street for an undesirable person at the restaurant. Police said[Read More…]
Hancock Police report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, January 16, through Sunday, January 22: January 16 Service to advise 200 block Quaker Creek Drive. Gone on arrival. Noise complaint 200 block Terrace Street. Subject advised. Traffic enforcement Hancock area. One stop. January 17 Check well[Read More…]
Morgan County Saddle Club hosts annual awards banquet
by Lisa Schauer The Morgan County Saddle Club held its annual awards banquet at the American Legion Post 60 in Berkeley Springs on Saturday, January 14. The banquet included an awards ceremony, induction of officers, door prizes, a light display, dinner and dancing. Inducted as the saddle club’ s slate[Read More…]
Need an idea for dinner? Make it up and have fun with it
We’ve all had that moment – “What are we having for dinner tonight/ this week?” It’s a tough decision that needs to be made. I’ve gotten into cooking meals within the last couple years kind of by accident and necessity. In early 2021, my mother went into an assisted living[Read More…]
Pirates edge out Panthers in non-conference rematch
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers boys’ varsity basketball team narrowly lost to the Paw Paw Pirates 72-67 in a non-conference rematch at home on January 17. The Pirates (8-4) edged out the Panthers (2-12), despite 16 points each scored for the Panthers by junior Jordyn King and sophomore Aiden[Read More…]
Panthers’ Indoor Track team jumps into postseason
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School’ s co-ed indoor track team heads into their regional championship round at Hagerstown Community College (HCC) on Saturday, February 4 at 2 p.m. Up to 25 schools are expected to compete at the regional track meet, which should draw a crowd of several thousand[Read More…]
Protect yourself & your family from carbon monoxide poisoning
by Kate Evans Wintertime poses the greatest risk of carbon monoxide poisoning due to the use of gas-powered furnaces and dangerous sources of alternative heat and power used during power outages. Keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning by following this information and these safety tips. Carbon monoxide Carbon[Read More…]
