David M. Henderson 1931-2024 David M. Henderson, 93, of Hancock, Md., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from the warmth of his daughter’s home. Born May 3, 1931, at his home in Largent, W.Va., he was the son of the late Ernest W. Henderson and[Read More…]
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James Kevin Riffle
James Kevin Riffle 1950-2024 James Kevin Riffle, age 73, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, June 21, 2024 at his home. Born July 19, 1950 in Weston, W.Va., he was the son of the late Claude Warren and Christine Gay Riffle. Jim was a graduate of Lewis County High[Read More…]
G. Kerry Comerford
G. Kerry Comerford G. Kerry Comerford, 73, of Berkeley Springs, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Services and burial will be private. Arrangements by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.
Earl Clifton Stinebaugh, Jr.
Earl Clifton Stinebaugh, Jr. 1948-2024 Earl Clifton “JR” Stinebaugh, Jr., age 75, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center. Born September 6, 1948 in Great Cacapon, W.Va., he was the son of the late Earl Clifton Stinebaugh, Sr. and the late Eileen M.[Read More…]
Melissa June Unger
Melissa June Unger 1980-2024 Melissa June Unger, age 43, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born August 9, 1980 in Montgomery County, Md., she was the daughter of Roger Lee and Barbara Jo Myers[Read More…]
Making hay with grandpa in Needmore
Splash pad continues to take shape & town officials address questions about operations
by Geoff Fox Hancock Town Manager Faith gave town officials an update on where things stand with the construction of the new splash pad in Widmeyer Park as well. He said the crew from Splash Pad USA has been working every day since June 7. Typically, the company only sends[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report, June 10-16, 2024
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, June 10, through Sunday, June 16 June 10 Check well being, first block Parrell Street. Landlord/tenant issue. Both parties advised. Assist Maryland State Police, 400 block East Main Street. Suspicious person. Unable to locate, gone on arrival.[Read More…]
Town speed sign showing results, say officials
by Geoff Fox Town Manager Mike Faith gave town officials a deeper look into the speed signs that had been placed on Pennsylvania Avenue and High Street last month. Faith told them he could connect to the signs via his laptop, phone, or computer to download the information. “There’s so[Read More…]
County upgrades core emergency radio system, begins replacement of portables for first responders
The Washington County Board of Commissioners and Washington County Wireless Communications have announced the successful upgrade of its public safety radio system to Project 25 (P25) Phase 2 technology, a state-of-the-art digital radio system that enhances communication and coordination for first responders. The upgrade project consists of two stages. The[Read More…]
