The Washington County Office of Emergency Management announces the installation of a second Maryland Mesonet weather monitoring station in Clear Spring, joining the first station located in Keedysville. “This expansion is part of a broader initiative to enhance emergency preparedness and public safety through the deployment of high-quality, closely-spaced weather[Read More…]
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Low water & high temps boost river algae that poses toxin risk
An area-wide drought from extended high temperatures and lack of rain this summer is resulting in lots of side effects – now including unwanted algae growth in streams and rivers. The states of Virginia and Maryland have asked the public to cut back on their recreation activities along certain parts[Read More…]
Area firefighters battle house blaze Sunday
by Geoff Fox It’s been a busy week for firefighters in Hancock and the surrounding area as they battled another fire east of Hancock. Firefighters were called to a house fire in the 14,700 block of White Oak Ridge on Sunday, July 21, around 3 p.m. According to the Maryland[Read More…]
Civil War historian to give free talk at Hancock Town Hall
On Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m., area Civil War historian Steve French will present a talk to the Hancock Historical Society entitled “The Pursuit and Defeat of McCausland’ Raiders — Aftermath of the Burning of Chambersburg.” The event is to be held at Hancock Town Hall 126 W. High[Read More…]
Hancock Boat Ramp clean-up cancelled
The Washington County Clean County Initiative regrets to announce the cancellation of the upcoming Clean-Up Event in Hancock. The decision was made due to the current low water levels. We appreciate the community’s enthusiasm and support for our clean-up efforts and encourage everyone to stay tuned for future events. New[Read More…]
Discarded cigarette destroyed mobile home, say fire officials
by Geoff Fox A discarded cigarette destroyed a mobile home on Orchard Ridge Road in Hancock last Tuesday evening. According to fire officials, the call came in around 5:45 p.m. for a mobile home fire in the 13,900 block of Orchard Ridge Road. Engine 52 from the Hancock Volunteer Fire[Read More…]
Phyllis M. Jones
Phyllis M. Jones 1937-2024 Phyllis M. (McGrogan) Jones, age 86, from Little Orleans, Md., went to be with her Lord Jesus, the Christ, on July 12, 2024. She was born August 31, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Daniel M. McGrogan and Louella B. McGrogan.[Read More…]
Robert Dale Golden, Sr.
Robert Dale Golden, Sr. 1944-2024 Robert Dale Golden Sr. “Bobby,” 79, died peacefully with his niece and sister by his side on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs, W.Va., following a long battle with Emphysema and COPD. Born Wednesday, November 15, 1944, the first child to[Read More…]
Clara Ellen Sigel
Clara Ellen Sigel 1936-2024 Clara Ellen Sigel, age 87, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at her residence. Born Wednesday, August 12, 1936, in Little Orleans, Md., she was the daughter of the late Olan and Pearl (Hendershot) Creek. Clara attended Needmore Bible Church. She retired[Read More…]
Rose Zeta Merica
Rose Zeta Merica Rose Zeta “Judy” (Spriggs) Merica, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, under the Care of Blue Ridge Hospice. She was a 1955 graduate of Berkeley Springs High School where her favorite subject was Home Economics. Judy was a member of[Read More…]
