Janet Louise Shives Janet Louise Shives, 93, of Mercersburg, Pa., passed away at Meritus Medical Center on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was born in Greencastle, Pa. and went to Greencastle Area Schools. Janet was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was married to her husband, Gene,[Read More…]
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Laura Lee Robber Givens
Laura Lee Robair Bivens 1964-2024 Laura Lee Robair Bivens, age 60, of Hancock, Md., passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born Sunday, March 15, 1964, in Bethesda, Md. She was the daughter of the late Elaine Golden Weller. Laura was a 1982[Read More…]
Elizabeth Anne Trask
Elizabeth Anne Trask 1939-2024 Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Trask, age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Charles Town, W.Va. Born September 13, 1939, in Toronto, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Florence Anne Rightmyer. Betty moved with her family to the U.S. as[Read More…]
Thomas Emil Zahnow
Thomas Emil Zahnow 1961-2024 Thomas Emil Zahnow, age 63, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, September 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born February 10, 1961 in Santa Ana, Calif., he was the son of the[Read More…]
Hancock Elementary welcomes new staff
Be stocked up & prepared for emergencies year-round
by Kate Evans Families should be prepared for possible severe weather and other emergencies year-round including hurricanes, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, blizzards, heavy snowstorms, freezing rain or sleet, sub-freezing temperatures or extremely high winds. These weather situations can knock out heat, electric power and communications to homes and businesses for days[Read More…]
Be on guard for seasonal hurricanes, tornadoes & severe thunderstorms
by Kate Evans Fall brings welcome cooler temperatures and enjoyable pastimes but it can also herald the onslaught of severe weather. Hurricanes pick up in fall and they, along with tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and extremely high winds can knock out power, air conditioning and heating and communications to homes and[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of August 26-September 1: August 26 Disorderly conduct, 200 block West Main Street. Report to follow. Service to advise, 100 block West High Street. Subject advised. Found person, 200 block North Pennsylvania Avenue. Infant juvenile roaming alone. Report to[Read More…]
Concert this Friday in Widmeyer Park
by Geoff Fox Hancock In Motion will be holding a concert in Widmeyer Park this Friday, September 6, at 7 p.m. as Chris Woodward & Shindiggin brings their mix of country and rock music to Hancock. People have been wanting HIM to bring Woodward back and other attempts have been[Read More…]
2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines are approved and will be available
by Kate Evans The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved updated vaccines against Covid-19 this week. Officials recommend getting the updated COVID vaccine with your updated flu shot. When to get your shot depends on your age, your health, if you’ve recently had COVID and if you have any[Read More…]
