by Geoff Fox Town officials held a public hearing to determine if the property at 77 West Main Street, formerly known as Weaver’s Restaurant, was needed for a public purpose or to be sold. The property was purchased by the town on June 22, 2023, from King Tut, LLC. The[Read More…]
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Fall hunting seasons open, opening soon for small game & turkey
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other small game seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. Some of these species offer generous seasons and bag limits and are abundant throughout Maryland. “Although many hunters focus on deer[Read More…]
Registration open for annual Senior Safe & Warm program
The annual “Keep a Senior Safe & Warm” program sponsored by The Interfaith Service Coalition is scheduled for Saturday, November 4. The program is free but advance registration is required. Refreshments will be available at 8:30 a.m. and the program begins at 9 a.m. This popular program is offered to[Read More…]
Pumpkin Derby winners
Hancock Parks and Recreation held their fourth annual Great Hancock Pumpkin Derby Sunday, October 15, in the library parking lot. The fastest racer was Beckett Klotz, followed by Parker McCusker and Makayla Sextion. The best decorative pumpkin went to Brooke McCusker with Celia Ziegler in second and Connor Sexton in[Read More…]
Architect lays out big ideas for Main Street, East End of Hancock
by Geoff Fox An architect looking to invest in some of the buildings on Hancock’s Main Street – most notably the big yellow town’s Public Works Building – told town officials about his plans last week. Bruno Reigh, an architect from Howard County, came before town officials during their October[Read More…]
Viola Jean Swaim
Viola Jean Swaim 1930-2023 Viola Jean Swaim, age 93, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Born April 6, 1930 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Paul William and Viola Tracey Michael Hovermale. She was a[Read More…]
Looking to have it its way
It’s a good thing Burger King doesn’t offer turkey burgers on its menu as this turkey has been hanging around the Burger King, BFS truck plaza, and CNB area recently and has become sort of a mascot for that part of town. There have been numerous pictures of the bird[Read More…]
Western Mayland fall foliage about to color up due to cooler temps, say foresters
Fall days are here – blue skies, clouds like giant marshmallows, and gobs of sunshine. The only thing missing is the cooler daytime temperatures characteristic of fall weather. Crisp autumn air causes leaves to stop making food or stop the process of photosynthesis, which turns the leaves green during warmer[Read More…]
Panther football team to kick off Homecoming week at Martha’s House
Martha’s House will host a “Meet the Team Night” with the Hancock High School football team tonight, Wednesday, October 11 in honor of Homecoming Week. The Panthers will be back on the field on Friday, October 13 at home against Hundred (W.Va.) High School Hornets during this year’s Homecoming game.[Read More…]
Hancock Marching Band brings home top parade award
Hancock Middle-Senior High School’s marching band won Best Marching Band at the 48th Annual Apple Butter Festival for their performance during the festival’s parade in Berkeley Springs on Saturday, October 7. Hancock topped the home-town Berkeley Springs High School band to bring home the trophy. Rain during the first half[Read More…]
