Charles V. Thomas 1966-2023 Charles Vincent Thomas, 56, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed peacefully at his family home in Hancock, Maryland on January 20, 2023, with his sisters, Theresa and Rosemarie, at his side. Born on September 4, 1966, Charles was the son of the late Dr. Frank B. Thomas III[Read More…]
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William Sherwood Jenkins, Sr.
William Sherwood Jenkins, Sr. 1939-2023 William Sherwood “Bill” Jenkins, Sr., age 83, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home. Born December 25, 1939 in Keyser, W.Va., he was the son of the late Alfred William Jenkins and Wilma Florence Miller Nicholson. He was of the Methodist faith. Bill worked[Read More…]
Brian Eugene Mellott, Sr.
Brian Eugene Mellott, Sr. 1964-2023 Brian Eugene Mellott, Sr., age 58, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Winchester Medical Center. Born February 5, 1964 in McConnellsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Eugene Webster and Shirley Marie Guessford Mellott. He was a graduate[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of January 9-15: January 9 Police information, Hancock area. Disorderly conduct, 100 block Washington Street. Subjects advised. Disorderly conduct, 100 block West Main Street. Subject checked okay and moved on. Suspicious person, 500 block Quaker Creek. Unable to locate.[Read More…]
Respiratory illness cases remain steady
by Kate Evans The number of area seasonal flu, RSV and COVID cases are remaining level, according to local health officials. River Bend Family Medicine medical assistant Becky Huff said that their office had been seeing pretty steady amounts of flu, COVID and RSV cases along with some strep, bronchitis[Read More…]
Parking kiosks running, parking permits up for discussion
by Geoff Fox The parking kiosks around town are up and running and town officials are exploring ideas for allowing parking for residents along Main Street and possible 15-minute spots for businesses. Town Manager Mike Faith said there have been questions from residents asking about parking passes for those who[Read More…]
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Town will seek more bids for trash service
by Geoff Fox Town officials will take a second stab at getting bids from companies willing to haul trash and recycling from residents inside Hancock town limits. Hancock officials had put out a bid request for trash collection services in town limits and only received one bid – from Apple[Read More…]
Special town meeting Thursday night
Town officials will be holding a special town meeting tomorrow evening, Thursday, January 19, at the Town Hall and Community Center.
Richard D. Miller
Richard D. Miller 1941-2023 Richard D. Miller, 81, Hancock, Md., passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va. Born November 13, 1941, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles and Hattie Miller and the husband of Joyce A. Miller. He was employed at[Read More…]
