Laura Mae Cavey 1936-2022 Laura Mae Cavey, age 85, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away peacefully, on Monday, September 12, 2022. Born on November 8, 1936, in Staunton, Va., she was the daughter of the late Albert and Minnie Crone. She was employed by Howard County (MD) Public Schools in food[Read More…]
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Louise Madeline Keiter
Louise Madeline Keiter 1930-2022 Louise Madeline Keiter, age 92, passed away at her home on September 4, 2022. She was a Christian. She was the eldest child of the late Robert Leroy and Thelma Juanita Clingerman Bushman. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy William Keiter. They were[Read More…]
Clyde William Fields
Clyde William Fields Clyde William “Casey” Fields, age 91, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, September 12, 2022 at War Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Pastor[Read More…]
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Maryland Public Schools ask state residents to participate in Strategic Planning Survey
The Maryland State Board and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) have announced that Maryland residents can complete a Strategic Planning Survey, which will help guide the implementation of the multi-year strategic plan to transform public education. The Maryland State Board of Education and the Maryland State Department of Education[Read More…]
Panthers come out in force for varsity football team
by Lisa Schauer “It’s a victory in itself getting 24 kids to come out,” said head coach Ron Hare before Hancock High School’ s first varsity football game of the season last weekend. With just 13 players last year, the Panthers have nearly doubled their numbers, as Hare starts his[Read More…]
Washington Co. Farm of the Year nominations sought
The Washington County Department of Business Development announces nominations by the public are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 Washington County Farm of the Year. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage embedded in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all farms[Read More…]
Woodmont Lodge open for annual tours & hike Sunday
The Maryland DNR will hold their annual Open House at Woodmont Lodge west of Hancock on Sunday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Showcasing the picturesque and historic Woodmont Lodge, the annual open house allows the public to explore memories of the early days of conservation in Maryland.[Read More…]
Hancock’s Urban Renewal Plan, up for public input, takes shape
by Geoff Fox Town officials held a workshop last Monday, August 29, to discuss the Urban Renewal Authority house bill and a possible ordinance that could help enforce the repair and clean up of Hancock’s Main Street. Because it was a workshop, officials did not make any decisions except to[Read More…]
What can I plant in the fall? Ideas to extend the garden season after summer winds down
by Trish Rudder Now is the time to think about planting tulips and daffodils that will bloom next spring. But in addition to bulbs, planting shrubs, other perennials and trees can go in the ground before the first frost. In zone 6 where Hancock is, the first frost is generally[Read More…]
