Joyce Marie Mincher 1948-2026 Joyce Marie Mincher (Lease), 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 9, 1948, in Baltimore City, Md., she was the daughter of the late Robert Stewart and[Read More…]
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Darlene Linda Webb
Darlene Linda Webb 1961-2026 With deep sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved sister, Darlene Linda Webb, on Friday. March 13, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born on July 24, 1961, to the late George & Ruby (Murphy) Rockwell. Darlene was a kind soul with a[Read More…]
Sharon Lynn Elbin
Sharon Lynn Elbin 1964-2026 Sharon Lynn Elbin, 61, of Needmore, Pa., passed away on March 12, 2026, after her courageous 10-year fight with dementia, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Craig R. Elbin for 39 years. Most of all, Sharon was[Read More…]
Court temporarily halts development of Williamsport warehouse into immigrant detention center
by Kate Shunney The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) immediately pausing any construction or retrofitting of a warehouse near Williamsport, Maryland into a mass detention center for immigrants whose legal status is in question. On February 23, 2026, Maryland Attorney[Read More…]
Calm after the storms
After a gloomy day last Wednesday, March 11 that brought rain and storms through the region, a calming haze floated above the Potomac River at the Hancock boat ramp just as the sun was setting. photo by Geoff Fox
ZED comic strip March 18
Hancock Police Report March 9-15
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, March 9, through Sunday, March 15: March 9 Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 600 block Quaker Creek. Warrant service. Service to advise, 200 block West High Street. Subject advised. Parking complaint, first block East Main Street. Vehicle[Read More…]
Hancock first responders recognized by county for healthy outcome in cardiac call
by Geoff Fox Hancock first responders were recognized for their lifesaving efforts on March 6 by the Washington County Division of Emergency Services, in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Office and Meritus Medical Center. Local ambulance staff, along with several other emergency incident responders, were given recognition for first responses[Read More…]
Wells Tannery couple charged with more than 70 counts of animal cruelty
by Geoff Fox A Fulton County couple were charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty by Pennsylvania State Police after a February report revealed an extensive number of animals in the couple’s care were not being properly provided for. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to the 290 block[Read More…]
Police department weighing proposals for new body cameras, tasers
by Geoff Fox Hancock Police could be getting new body cameras and tasers once town officials select which company will provide the equipment. Because Councilman Josh McCusker was not present at the March meeting due to illness, so officials didn’t vote on the agenda item. Sgt. Shawn Faith said the[Read More…]
