Beverly May Myers Cleary 1935-2026 Beverly May Myers Cleary, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Born April 3, 1935, in Bino, Pa., she was the daughter of the late James B. and Lena M. (Harbaugh) Myers. Beverly spent much of her[Read More…]
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Hazel Irene McFadden
Hazel Irene McFadden 1934-2026 Hazel Irene McFadden, age 91, of Staunton, Va. and formerly of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Shenandoah House in Fishersville, Va. Born July 7, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert Thomas Corbin and Mary Ann Katherine Shade[Read More…]
Dayton Leon Close
Dayton Leon Close 1933-2026 Dayton Leon Close, of Martinsburg, W.Va., made his final journey across that river to join those who went before him on February 25, 2026, at Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Facility, with his loved ones by his side. Born February 16, 1933, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va.,[Read More…]
Brian Keith Golden
Brian Keith Golden 1968-2026 Brian Keith Golden, age 57, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born November 16, 1968 in McConnellsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert Dale Golden, Sr. and the late Nora Lee Younker Fleece. He[Read More…]
Churches, help us update your listing
Each weekly edition of The Hancock News includes the Church Page (usually page 4 in most weeks) which lists local and area houses of worship, their service times and contact information, along with a clergy member’s name. We always aim to share the most accurate information with our readers, so[Read More…]
Ruppenthal to retire, Kaetzel named principal at Hancock Middle-Senior High for next year
by Geoff Fox After 34 years in education Jennifer Ruppenthal will retire at the end of June, ending her career as principal at Hancock Middle-Senior High School. She came to the Hancock post in July 2022. Current Maugansville Elementary Principal Andrew Kaetzel was approved at the February 17 WCPS Board[Read More…]
Interest expressed in Bowles House reopening as visitor center
by Geoff Fox One of Hancock’s prime historical sites has been closed for a few years, but there is renewed interest in reopening the Bowles House as the Hancock C&O Canal National Historical Park visitor center. During his report for the Canal Town Partnership, Sinclair Hamilton told Hancock town officials[Read More…]
Is a 250th celebration on the horizon in Hancock?
by Geoff Fox On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday with celebrations across the country. Councilman David Kerns said he remembered the celebration in 1976 during the bicentennial year. He wanted to know if the town was going to be doing something for the 250th[Read More…]
Clark sets personal record, Booth medals at states
The Hancock Panthers indoor track season came to an end on Tuesday, February 17, at the 1A Indoor State Track Meet at the Prince George’s County Sports Complex in Landover. Hancock had two athletes qualify for states – senior Landyn Clark and sophomore Madison Booth. Clark jumped 5’10”, setting both[Read More…]
Water usage up, spurring notice to town residents to check for leaks
by Geoff Fox As temperatures rise and fall, Town Manager Mike Faith is urging residents and business owners to keep an eye on their properties as the possibility of water leaks forming in the pipes. He told town officials he put a post on the town’s social media page letting[Read More…]
