The Hancock News in Maryland is published every Wednesday, except the last week of the year.
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 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 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 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…]
by Kate Evans Winter is a time to take great care to prevent falling on snow and ice when walking outside. Injuries from falls can be serious or even fatal and can include sprains, fractures, head injuries, concussions and back injuries. People of all ages need to take safety precautions[Read More…]
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of January 6-12: January 6 South Street, domestic dispute – Subjects advised of options, report filed. Creek Road, check well being – Subject okay, family updated. 200 block East Main Street, service to advise – referred to Crisis Team.[Read More…]
The Town of Hancock municipal election will be held this April 21 as voters choose a mayor and two council members to serve the town. Any resident in the corporate limits of the Town of Hancock who is 18 years of age and a registered voter in the town will[Read More…]
William Allen Johnson, Jr., 32, of Hancock pled No Contest in Franklin County, Pa. Court of Common Pleas to several charges related to a drug overdose death in 2020. According to online court records, on December 4, 2024, Johnson entered a plea of No Contest to drug delivery resulting in[Read More…]
Amid an increase in norovirus cases across the U.S., health officials are urging residents to remain vigilant against this highly contagious virus. Commonly known as the “stomach bug,” norovirus spreads quickly in communities, especially in close-contact settings such as schools, nursing homes, and daycare centers. Nationally, outbreaks of Norovirus are[Read More…]
