by Geoff Fox A 44-year old Kearneysville, W.Va. man was arrested on Wednesday, January 11, by West Virginia authorities on an arrest warrant issued by the Hancock Police Department. In a press release, Sgt. Rich Miller said Gary Lee Jersild, Jr. was arrested for the charge of first degree and[Read More…]
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Hancock mayor post & two council seats up for grabs
Candidates can file now to run for office by Geoff Fox In April, residents within the town limits of Hancock will be taking to the polls to vote in the municipal election, choosing a town mayor and two council members. Tim Smith currently holds the mayor seat while Roland Lanehart,[Read More…]
Lady Panthers fall to the Indians
2023 Washington County Free Library announces Annual Writers & Poets Contest
The Washington County Free Library is once again pleased to announce its annual Writers & Poets Contest that begins on January 15. The contest includes five age divisions: children in grades two-three; grades four-five; grades six-eight; grades nine-12 and adult. Entries will be accepted between January 15 and March 15.[Read More…]
90-day legislative session begins today at Maryland statehouse
by Kate Shunney New and seasoned Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis today, Wednesday, January 11 to kick off the 2023 Legislative Session in the 445th session of the Maryland General Assembly. The 90-day session ends on April 10. Political observers predict that this session will have a different pace,[Read More…]
Hagerstown man admits to role in international drug trafficking
A Hagerstown, Md., man has admitted to his role in an expansive drug trafficking conspiracy that spanned several states. According to court documents, Daniel Inoa-Rodriguez, also known as “Danny,” 23, was heard on wiretap phone calls, talking with other known defendants about drug deliveries. One of the conversations revolved around[Read More…]
Panthers pounce over Hornets 67-25
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock High School varsity boys’ basketball team overwhelmed the Hyndman Charter School Hornets in a league battle last Tuesday, January 3 in Pennsylvania. With a final score of 67-25, the Panthers dominated the game from the jump, scoring 26 points in the first quarter. The Hornets[Read More…]
2023 C&O Canal winter bird survey set for January 21
Join Potomac Valley Audubon volunteer Bill Telfair on January 21 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. for his annual C&O Canal Winter Bird Survey along a 3-mile stretch of the canal towpath (MP 71, 72 and 73). For over 20 years, birds along the entire 185 miles of the C&O Canal have[Read More…]
Warfordsburg man jailed for keeping numerous firearms illegally, others charged for theft & indecent assault
by Geoff Fox Pennsylvania State Police arrested a Warfordsburg man after he was found to have multiple firearms in his possession. According to a public information release report, on December 14, 2022 at a residence in the 1400 block of Hill Road, Pennsylvania State Police from McConnellsburg obtained and served[Read More…]
Cristie Ann Swain
Cristie Ann Swain 1966-2022 Cristie Ann Swain, 56, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away from ovarian cancer on December 26, 2022 at home with her wife, Vaun. Cristie was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1966, to Richard Swain and the late Patricia (Taylor) Swain. She was a 1984 graduate[Read More…]
