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Election day is Tuesday, November 3, early voting continues through Thursday
by Kate Shunney Maryland voters began casting ballots in the 2026 General Election last Thursday, October 22. In-person voting in local precincts will be held on Tuesday, November 3 on Election Day. Early voting—when & where? Early voting in Washington County takes place at select centers from 7 a.m. to[Read More…]
Heritage Hike celebrates historic C&O Canal through Hancock events
by Lisa Schauer Crisp Autumn air greeted about a dozen hikers gathered at C&O Canal National Historic Park in Hancock for the annual Heritage Hike on Saturday, October 24. Organized by C&O Canal Association, three loop hikes along the Western Maryland Rail Trail and C&O Canal Towpath were guided around[Read More…]
Grant writer offers services as state service dries up
by Geoff Fox Kathryn Gratton has worked with the Town of Hancock for the last couple years under Maryland Rural Development Corporation as the circuit rider, managing grants for the town. Since the corporation downsized and is putting more focus toward the Eastern Shore, Gratton said it leaves a hole[Read More…]
Town adopts ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units under state deadline
by Geoff Fox Maryland legislature has required all counties and municipalities with planning and zoning authority to adopt a local ordinance authorizing Accessory Dwelling Unites, or ADUs, on single-family detached lots. This was to be completed by October 1, 2026. At the state level, the effort is meant to address[Read More…]
Town officials hear latest updates on pump station and wastewater upgrade projects
by Geoff Fox Town officials got an update on where things stand with three projects engineering firm RK&K are working on for the town. Those three projects are the Pennsylvania Avenue pump station, the wastewater treatment plant, and collection system. RK&K Manager John Cole started with the pump station, telling[Read More…]
Stephen M. Holohan, Sr.
Stephen M. Holohan, Sr. 1941-2026 Stephen M. Holohan Sr, 85, of Little Orleans, Md., passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. Born July 18, 1941, in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Elder B. and Mary E. (Kenny) Holohan, and the husband of Rita I. (Hopfer) Holohan[Read More…]
Todd Jeffrey Weller
Todd Jeffrey Weller 1972-2026 Todd Jeffrey Weller, age 54, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Born September 25, 1972, in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of Joe Weller of Warfordsburg, Pa., and the late Marlene S. Ward. Todd was a graduate of Southern[Read More…]
Cecelia Pleasant Youngblood
Cecelia Pleasant Youngblood 1924-2026 Cecelia Pleasant “Sis” Youngblood, age 102, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born July 18, 1924 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter[Read More…]
Halloween get together set at Senior Center
Local senior citizens are invited to attend a Halloween get together on Friday, October 30, at the Hancock Senior Center, located in the Hancock Community Center. There will be free food, bingo with prizes, door prizes, and fellowship. Lunch begins at noon and bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. If you[Read More…]
