West Virginia is under a drought State of Emergency and Western Maryland is under a drought watch during this dry summer with historically low levels of water in area rivers. Environmental officials are offering up water conservation reminders to encourage homeowners, residents and businesses to make the most of the[Read More…]
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Thomas Wilton Lewis
Thomas Wilton Lewis 1944-2024 Thomas Wilton Lewis, age 80, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Care Facility while surrounded by his family. Born May 29, 1944, in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of[Read More…]
Robert Melvin Barnard, Sr.
Robert Melvin Barnard, Sr. 1934-2024 Robert Melvin “Pappy” Barnard, Sr., of Hancock, Md., went peacefully to be with the Lord at his home on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was 90 years old. He was born on January 5, 1934 in Cumberland, Md. to Melvin Barnard and Catherine (Campbell) Barnard. He was a[Read More…]
Lucrecia Ann Embrey
Lucrecia Ann Embrey 1936-2024 Lucrecia Ann “Chris” Embrey, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Born July 26, 1936 in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Dolan Forrest and Denise Marie Souders Thumma. She was of the[Read More…]
Stephen John Mellott
Stephen John Mellott 1955-2024 Stephen John Mellott, age 69, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home. Born February 7, 1955 in Honey Brook, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles Kenneth and Madeline Dorothy DeShong Mellott. He was a graduate of Honey[Read More…]
How I went from “do si don’t” to “do si do” in Hancock
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Arts Council hosted a hoedown in the Performing Arts Center at Town Hall in Hancock on Sunday, July 21. All were welcome, and no experience was needed, to learn how to square dance and line dance for free. “Dare to be square!” challenged the arts[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, July 15, through Sunday, July 21: July 15 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, four stops. Warrant service, 200 block East Main Street. Warrant served on Gary Eugene Malott, 42, of Warfordsburg, for failure to appear. July 16 Trespassing,[Read More…]
BlackCat Music Cooperative holds first ever Kiddie Music Kamp
The BlackCat Kiddie Music Kamp, sponsored by BlackCat Music Cooperative, came to a close on Friday, July 19 after a weeklong program that included music, crafts, games, singing and so much more. BlackCat Lead Instructor, Mike Kligerman, came up with the idea and program content for kids aged 6 to[Read More…]
New electives coming to Hancock High School
by Geoff Fox When students at Hancock High School head back to school on August 26, they’ll find a few new electives they can take during their school year. Principal Jennifer Ruppenthal said the school is thrilled to announce the 10 new electives for students this upcoming school year. “These[Read More…]
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