The Washington County Health Department recently joined several downtown partnerships to expand essential health care services primarily in Hagerstown. Every second Tuesday each month, teams from the health department will offer HIV, Hep C and syphilis education and testing at the Community Care Network of Washington County’s event from 4-7[Read More…]
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Architect unveils designs for packing shed, reveals offer
by Geoff Fox An architect who presented an idea for the town’s current Public Works building at 317 and 319 East Main Street brought a more detailed look and renderings before town officials during the February town meeting. This was the first town meeting of 2024 as the January town[Read More…]
University students to exhibit art at Off 70 Studio in Hancock Saturday
Off 70 Studio in Hancock will host a free art exhibit of recent work of the MFA candidates in George Mason’s School of Art on Saturday, February 24 from noon to 2 p.m. The art will be on display in the windows of the downtown Hancock gallery. Attendees can meet[Read More…]
Cindy Lucille Crane
Cindy Lucille Crane 1956-2024 Cindy Lucille Crane, age 67, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home. Born August 26, 1956 in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Edward Wilson and Carletta Jane Huff Godlove. She graduated from Hagerstown High[Read More…]
Gary Lee Waugh
Gary Lee Waugh 1964-2024 Gary Lee Waugh, age 59, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center. Born December 29, 1964 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Lewis Richard Waugh, Sr. of Berkeley Springs and the late Ilean Cordelia “Todd” Waugh.[Read More…]
Lady Panthers fall to Faith & Hundred
The Hancock girls varsity basketball team came out of a busy week on the court with two close losses, falling to Faith Christian Academy on Thursday, February 8, 38-35 and then to the Hundred Hornets on Saturday, February 10, 43-38. Senior Skylar Smith was the top scorer against Faith Christian,[Read More…]
Panther boys add win against Faith Christian
Hancock’s boys basketball team clawed their way to a last-quarter win against Faith Christian Academy on Friday, February 9, 59-58. The Panthers were ahead 30-28 after the second quarter, but were nearly overcome by the Falcons as they outshot Hancock in the third quarter. But the Panther boys roared back[Read More…]
Vaping & e-cigarettes not a “safe alternative” – highly addictive, dangerous for youth
by Kate Evans The use of e-cigarettes or vapes by high school students has grown substantially in the past five years as have health officials’ concerns about teen vaping. E-cigarettes or vapes usually contain nicotine from tobacco, along with flavorings and other additives. They can also deliver cannabis or other[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of February 5-11: February 5 Disabled vehicle, 100 block Limestone Road. Tractor-trailer stuck on roadway. Tractor-trailer sent in safe direction. Parking enforcement, Hancock area. Warnings on all vehicles parked wrong direction along the street. Service to advise, Hancock area.[Read More…]
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