reprinted with permission from West Virginia Daily News As winter continues, colder temperatures, snow, ice and early nightfall can pose serious risks for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. For their caregivers, the season brings added stress and challenges in ensuring their loved ones remain safe. “People living with[Read More…]
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Huskies take down Panthers in Garrett County
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School boys’ basketball team fell short in a 74-38 loss against the Huskies in Northern Garrett County last Friday, December 12. The Panthers put up a fight, with junior Colton Welch scoring an impressive 21 points in the conference game. Hunter Kerns sunk nine points,[Read More…]
Skunks in Washington County test positive for rabies; public should exercise caution
The Washington County Health Department has confirmed that several skunks submitted for testing in Washington County have tested positive for rabies. Anyone who may have had contact/exposure with any skunks in Washington County, from October to the present time, should contact the Washington County Health Department at 240-313-3210. Exposure is[Read More…]
Finalists named in “I Voted” contest; public voting in January will choose student winner
by Geoff Fox Back in September, the Washington County Board of Elections began their “I Voted” sticker contest for students in Washington County and the finalists have been announced. In all, the Board of Elections received 25 submissions before the November 30 deadline and staff has since chosen the eight[Read More…]
Booth takes 1st in high jump at meet named for former Hancock coach
by Geoff Fox The Panthers’ indoor track team was short a few athletes due to illness this past weekend, but the team still had four athletes achieve personal records and one take first in the high jump. The Panthers took part in the Jeff Spielman Winter Classic at Hagerstown Community[Read More…]
Festive spirit takes shape at Festival of Trees
by Geoff Fox The weekend of December 5 and December 6 marked the third annual Festival of Trees held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Douglas Street in Hancock. The event offered folks a chance to see various trees set up by different organizations and[Read More…]
Extended cold turns river slushy
Douglas Michael Hillgren
Douglas Michael Hillgren 1963-2025 Douglas Michael Hillgren, 62, of Charles Town, W.Va., died on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born July 24, 1963 in Lincoln, Neb., he was the son of the late Vaughn Galen Hillgren and Shirley Elizabeth Reinsch Hillgren. Douglas earned a[Read More…]
Friday night ATV accident in Southern Fulton claims life of Hancock woman
by Geoff Fox A 36 year old Hancock woman was killed in an ATV accident in southern Fulton County late Friday night, December 12, on Negro Mountain Road. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Holley Elizabeth Appel was the named victim of the crash. Police reported that the accident occurred just[Read More…]
Joseph Walton McJilton
Joseph Walton McJilton 1937-2025 Joseph Walton McJilton, 88, of Hancock, Md., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Born June 15, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Charles W. and Rose Fields McJilton. Joe was deeply loved throughout his life.[Read More…]
