Gary Allen Coffman 1943-2025 Gary Allen Coffman, 82, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away on November 3, 2025. Born January 1, 1943, in Hancock, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Coffman and Mildred Madeline (Hixon) Coffman of Hancock, Maryland. Gary was a graduate of Hancock High School[Read More…]
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Trooper 5 rescues injured hunter after fall in Allegany County
by Geoff Fox Troopers from the Maryland State Police Aviation Command performed an aerial hoist rescue on an injured person in the Flintstone area on Saturday, November 8. According to Maryland State Police, around 12:30 p.m., rescue personnel from Allegany County were dispatched to Green Ridge State Forest for an[Read More…]
Eight displaced by Saturday house fire on East Main
by Geoff Fox A structure fire on Saturday morning, November 8, destroyed a residence along East Main Street in Hancock and temporarily entrapped one of the occupants. The emergency call came in at 11:42 a.m. Saturday morning for a fire of a two-story, single-family residence at 140 East Main Street,[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report, Nov. 3-9
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, November 3, through Sunday, November 9: November 3 Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Green Lane/Creek Road area. Vehicle in a ditch. Check well being, 200 block North Pennsylvania Avenue. Subjects checked ok. Service to advise, Hancock area.[Read More…]
Gov. Moore expands supports for Marylanders hit by federal shutdown
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced additional actions to support Maryland residents impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown, including an expansion of the state’s loan program for federal employees, free public transit for federal workers on core services, and $10.1 million to maintain critical energy assistance benefits. “In Maryland,[Read More…]
Michael Jay Redick
Michael Jay Redick 1959-2025 Michael Jay Redick, age 66, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home. Born June 26, 1959 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of James “Jim” Robert Redick and June Ella Perry Redick. Jay was a member of First[Read More…]
Columbia Gas expansion project from Fulton to Morgan County cost $46 million, nearly double original estimate
by Kate Shunney The new 3-mile Columbia Gas pipeline put into service in June between Fulton County, Pa. and Morgan County, W.Va. cost double what the company estimated, according to a report filed on November 5 with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). A Final Cost Report was submitted to[Read More…]
Church to hold fireside chat, tree festival
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will be holding two events in the coming weeks. The first is a fireside chat on Sunday, November 9, with three guest speakers called “Weathering the Spiritual Storms of Life.” The chat will take place at the church located at 200[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report October 27 – November 2
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, October 27, through Sunday, November 2: October 27 Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. October 28 Service to advise, 100 block West Main Street. Subject advised. Alarm, 100 block West Main Street. Everything checked ok. Disorderly[Read More…]
Rain holds off as 78th Halloween Parade heads up Main St.
by Geoff Fox The threat of rain was in the air all day last Wednesday, October 29, but it held off until well after the last float of the 78th Hancock Rotary Halloween Parade made it to the end of the route. People were getting prime positions along Main Street[Read More…]
