by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock still hasn’t sold the property that used to be Weaver’s Restaurant and officials are now looking at making improvements to the building in order for it to be sold. Last year, the town had a contract for the sale of the building, but[Read More…]
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Roger Sampson Harvey
Roger Sampson Harvey 1937-2025 Roger Sampson Harvey, age 88, of Hancock, Md., went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Williamsport Retirement Village in Williamsport, Md. Born January 16, 1937 in Garrett County, Md., he was the son of Charles Arthur and Pearl Adilla Martin Harvey.[Read More…]
Donald Yancy
Donald Yancy 1964-2025 Donald Yancy, 84 of Hagerstown, Md., passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025. Don was born in Clinchmore, Tenn. on November 18, 1940. On January 26, 1964 he married Evelyn Evans Yancy. They were married for 56 years and had 3 children Kimberly Cotterman of Wilmington, N.C., Kellie[Read More…]
Panthers score season high in Paw Paw
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers boys’ varsity basketball team scored the most points they’ve had this season in their non-conference game against the Pirates in Paw Paw on Monday, January 13, but it wasn’t enough to take the win. The Pirates captured the win by a score of 76-66.[Read More…]
Valley Health now accepting applications for 2025 Community Partnership Grant program
Valley Health is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 application period for our Community Partnership Grant program. From January 15 to February 25, local non-profit organizations are invited to apply for one of eleven one-year grants totaling $200,000. These grants are designed to address critical health needs within[Read More…]
Valley Health asks public to help focus resources through Community Health Needs Survey
Every three years, Valley Health joins with community partners including local health departments, education systems and social service agencies to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The information obtained from this assessment provides a better understanding of the health needs of our community, any gaps in the availability of[Read More…]
Louise Josephine Johnson Fritz
Louise Josephine Johnson Fritz 1931-2025 Louise Josephine Johnson Fritz, age 93, of Little Cove, Mercersburg, Pa., passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown. Born Wednesday, October 7, 1931, in Washington County, Md., she was the daughter of Joseph Scott and Mary Elizabeth (Weller) Johnson. She[Read More…]
Richard Ward
Richard Ward 1937-2025 Richard (Richie) Ward passed away at home on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Buck Valley, Pa. on Friday, August 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles and Ruie Ward. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Glenn[Read More…]
Norman G. Smith
Norman G. Smith 1936-2025 Norman G. (Gary) Smith passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born February 21, 1936, in Little Orleans, Md. He was a resident of Florida and had homes in Punta Gorda, Fla., Little Orleans, Md, and Green Bay, Wis. Norman was a graduate of Flintstone High[Read More…]
Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley
Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley 1939-2025 Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley, age 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Moran Manor in Westernport, Md. Born May 14, 1939 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ralph William and Letha Geneva Stotler. She was[Read More…]
