Joan Marie “Judy” Hovermale 1939-2023 Joan Marie “Judy” Hovermale, age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Born January 17, 1939 in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late Donald Rockwell and Edna Otterbein Stotler VanGosen. She was[Read More…]
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David Franklin Shoemaker
David Franklin Shoemaker 1937-2023 David Franklin Shoemaker, age 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born September 14, 1937 in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late[Read More…]
Elvarine Vanorsdale
Elvarine Vanorsdale 1940-2023 Elvarine Vanorsdale, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023, at the age of 83. She was surrounded by her loving family at her home in Hancock, Maryland. Born on April 15, 1940, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Elvarine was the daughter of the late John and Betsy Shifflett Morris.[Read More…]
Volunteers needed for trail work
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society is seeking volunteers to lend a hand in caring for our nature preserves. Plants such as autumn olive, multiflora rose, and others are encroaching on the trails, and we need help clipping them back to make sure our trails are comfortable for all visitors. Tools[Read More…]
County Agricultural Innovation & Equipment Grant opening soon
The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development announces the launch of the Washington County Agricultural Innovation and Equipment Grant. This grant program, exclusively designed for agricultural businesses, farms and farm owners in Washington County, aims to support their growth and development. The Washington County, Maryland Agricultural Innovation and[Read More…]
Attorney General supports EPA’s proposed greenhouse gas standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced he has joined a coalition of 26 states and cities in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) regarding its proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria pollutant standards for light-and medium-duty highway vehicles, model years 2027 through 2032,[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of July 17-23: July 17 Alarm, 300 block Pennsylvania Avenue. Building secure. Parking complaint, 100 block West Main Street. Subject advised. Service to advise, 1000 block Terrace Heights Drive. Subject advised. 911 hang-up, 100 block West Main Street. Unfounded.[Read More…]
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National Heritage Area to host tourism networking summit August 3
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area will host tourism industry professionals to learn and connect with peers at their annual Tourism Summit on Thursday, August 3, at the Evergreen Heritage Center in Mt. Savage, Allegany County, Maryland. This year’s summit will focus on improving visitor experience for sustainable tourism. Concurrent sessions[Read More…]
Birdbath dedicated in memory of town photographer
The Hancock Historical Society recently installed a birdbath at Hancock Town Hall and Police Department in memory of local photographer Sam Judge who passed away on May 11. Historical Society President Dan Murphy presented the birdbath to Mayor Roland Lanehart, Jr. and Town Manager Mike Faith recently. Judge had been[Read More…]
