Joseph L. Hess 1952-2025 Joseph L. Hess, age 73, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Doey’s House, Hagerstown, Md. Born Sunday, March 23, 1952, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late William (Bubber) and Maud Brannon Hess. Joseph was a graduate[Read More…]
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Flag football hits the field
Boston Botticher reaches high for the football. Leo Rose (4) of The Bulldogs runs the ball past Highlanders player, Eli Trail. Bulldogs player, Leo Rose tries to escape the opponents. Highlanders Carter goes to side step away from Braxton Bigler. photos by Lori Younker
Miracle on Main set again for November
by Geoff Fox After the Thanksgiving leftovers have finally disappeared and the hustle and bustle of Black Friday are behind you, there’s one more event to take in over the Thanksgiving weekend – Miracle on Main. On Saturday, November 29, Main Street Hancock will be bringing Miracle on Main back[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report — Aug. 25-31
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, August 25, through Sunday, August 31: August 25 Unsecured door, 100 block East Main Street. Building checked ok, door secured. Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, four stops. Suspicious other, 200 block[Read More…]
County approves funding for repairs at Martha’s House
by Geoff Fox County Commissioners approved a request from Interfaith Service Coalition for a one-time use of Commissioner Contingency funding in an amount not to exceed $44,000. The approval came during their August 26 meeting in Hagerstown. The initial request was for funding not to exceed $39,000 to cover the[Read More…]
Panthers kicks off football season against Indians this Friday
Friday, September 5 at Berkeley Springs, 7 p.m. Friday, September 12 at home vs. Southern Fulton, 7 p.m. Thursday, September 18 at Northern Garrett, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 at Bath County, 7 p.m. Friday, October 3 at North Star, 7 p.m. Friday, October 10 at home vs. Stonewall Jackson,[Read More…]
Gardening is a Go: You still have time to plant cool-weather crops
The first fall frost date for our region, based on 1991-2020 climate date from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is October 15, bringing a close to the 166-day growing season for most crops. In late August and early September, there’s still time to plant fall and winter crops[Read More…]
Demo of Kirkwood house scheduled, new town cameras installed
by Geoff Fox After many discussions by town officials over the last few years, the house at the entrance of Kirkwood Park will finally be demolished. Town Manager Mike Faith told town officials the permits to demolish the house have been obtained and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)[Read More…]
Commissioners to decide funding repair work at Martha’s House
by Geoff Fox Washington County Commissioners were set to decide Tuesday whether or not to fund a request from Interfaith Service Coalition to repair the foundation of Martha’s House. The funds could come from the Commissioner Contingency. According to the agenda for the August 26 county meeting, there was a[Read More…]
Humane Society to hold pet supply giveaway
The Washington County Humane Society will be holding a pet supply giveaway in the Hancock Town Hall parking lot on Tuesday, September 2, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. They will be bringing cat and dog food and hard goods such as crates, stairs, beds, cat litter, and other items.[Read More…]
