by Geoff Fox Hancock Middle-Senior High School will be holding their monthly food pantry on Tuesday, April 16, beginning at 4 p.m. and running until 4:45 p.m. The food pantry is held on the third Tuesday of each month during the school year through May in the school’s cafeteria. Those[Read More…]
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Hancock escapes flooding, damage from storm
by Geoff Fox Heavy rains sweeping through the Hancock area on Tuesday, April 2, didn’t cause much damage to the area as seen in other parts of the state and region. There were also some rain showers on Wednesday, April 3, mixed in. While there was flooding in the region[Read More…]
Total eclipse in Hancock brings curious watchers
by Geoff Fox Mid Afternoon turned into late evening as folks gathered in Widmeyer Park and across Hancock as a total eclipse darkened the skies above Hancock on Monday afternoon, April 8. The eclipse itself started just after 2:30 p.m. in the Hancock area. Around 3:19 p.m., the sun was[Read More…]
Conrad John Zittinger
Conrad John Zittinger 1936-2024 Conrad John Zittinger, age 88, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born February 24, 1936 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late George Conrad and Alice Kelly[Read More…]
Ernest Francis Robinson
Ernest Francis Robinson 1947-2024 Ernest Francis Robinson, age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at War Memorial Hospital. Born March 10, 1947 in McCoole, Md., he was the son of Harry W and Lucy Belle Riggleman Robinson. He served with the United States Navy.[Read More…]
Philip Matthew Hofe
Philip Matthew Hofe 1957-2024 Philip Matthew Hofe, age 66, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born June 28, 1957 in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Melvin Richard and Norma Louise Miller Hofe. He was[Read More…]
Arthur Lee Conkey, Sr.
Arthur Lee Conkey, Sr. 1940-2024 Arthur Lee Conkey, Sr., age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home. Born March 20, 1940 in Bath N.Y., he was the son of the late George Alexander Conkey and Juanita Gould Conkey Hallett. He was a graduate.[Read More…]
Bridge over Creek Road to close Tuesday, April 9
Bridge over Creek Road to close Tuesday, April 9 by Geoff Fox The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will be performing patching and paving work on eastbound Interstate 68 at the Creek Road for one night, Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m., with all lanes reopening[Read More…]
Demolition started on collapsed building
by Geoff Fox Demolition work began last week on 55 West Main Street after it had collapsed on itself earlier in the week. The sidewalk in front of the building had been fenced off and a board was placed across the door later in the week and by 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Trulieve expands to adult use cannabis
by Geoff Fox In 2016, the Town of Hancock and medicinal cannabis producer Harvest entered into a partnership that saw the town have a five percent interest in the company. Almost three years ago, in May 2021, Trulieve bought out Harvest and has continued the partnership with the Town of[Read More…]
