James McKinley Ambrose 1947-2025 James McKinley “Jimmy” Ambrose, age 78, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Born June 25, 1947 in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late James Conard and Julia Ellen (Hovermale) Ambrose. Jimmy was a member of[Read More…]
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Fire Marshal investigating attempted arson
Fire crews and police were called to a residence on Hess Road in Hancock just after 12:30 a.m. last Wednesday morning for an attempted arson. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office, the occupant of the single-family house called 911 and told dispatchers he was going to set his[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report Oct. 13-19
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, October 13, through Sunday, October 19: October 13 911 hang up, 200 block Baptist Road. Unfounded. Traffic complaint, first block Wine Street. Subject advised. Assist Maryland State Police, 3-mile marker eastbound I-70. Accident, stolen car. Assist Maryland[Read More…]
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BlackCat to host two free Halloween music events
BlackCat Music Cooperative and BlackCat Music Shop are teaming up for a double dose of Halloween fun in Berkeley Springs and Hancock. On Saturday, October 25 at 7 p.m., don’t miss “Fright Night Jam,” featuring the BlackCat School of Rock and the BlackCat School of Rock Jr. at the historic[Read More…]
County will close some bridges briefly for inspection
The Washington County Highway Department and Division of Engineering announce the following temporary road closures to complete State-Mandated Bridge Inspections. Each road will be closed at the single-lane bridge location during the listed dates and times. Monday, November 3: High Germany Road — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, November[Read More…]
Blighted buildings brought up again to Hancock officials as residents, business owners frustrated by process to address dilapidated structures
by Geoff Fox The appearance of buildings in town and the future of two buildings given demolition orders were raised once again during the October Hancock town meeting. The conversation began when Debbie Murphy sat down at the table for citizen’s comments. Murphy started by telling town officials why she[Read More…]
Municipal lot closed for paving
by Geoff Fox Hancock’s municipal parking lot on Canal Street was closed last Friday and will remain closed through this Friday as C.W. Hetzler General Contracting paves the lot. The town received the funds through Project Open Space giving the town $100,000 for the project. The grant money was awarded[Read More…]
Halloween activities next week
Halloween is next weekend and there’s a couple events scheduled for spooky enjoyment. The 78th annual Hancock Rotary Halloween Parade kicks off at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, from Widmeyer Park and heads east on Main Street to Park N Dine. Then on Friday, October 31, the town is[Read More…]
Contracts awarded for town mowing, fleet maintenance
by Geoff Fox Town officials awarded two contracts for mowing and maintaining the town’s fleet of vehicles during the October town meeting. There was only one bid submitted for the mowing with the fleet maintenance receiving six bids. The town has had issues with lawns getting too long and since[Read More…]
