by Geoff Fox In a virtual meeting on November 3 that lasted less than 10 minutes election officials voted 3-2 against having an early election site at Hancock Town Hall for the 2024 election. Washington County Commissioners had voted to add the site for voters in the western part of[Read More…]
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Mario Pennesi
Mario Pennesi 1919-2023 Mario Pennesi passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1919, in Colonnella Teramo, Italy. He was preceded in death by his wife Cecelia Evelyn; his parents Guiseppe and Marianna and his sisters Sblendore and Rosina. He is survived[Read More…]
Russell Edward Borden
Russell Edward Borden 1947-2023 Russell Edward Borden, born September 23, 1947, passed away at Martinsburg VA on October 28, 2023. Russell is preceded in death by his partner, Ronald F. Tarr on May 14, 2016, his father and mother, Lorenzo D. Borden, Jr. and Margaret Borden. He is survived by[Read More…]
Hobert Lee Delph
Hobert Lee Delph 2022-2023 Hobert Lee Delph, 19 months, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, November 3, 2023 at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. Born April 1, 2022 in Morgantown, W.Va., he was the son of Hobert Lawrence and Chelsea Ann Hessler Delph of Berkeley Springs. Lee[Read More…]
State Elections Board to take up question of Hancock early voting center
Washington County Commissioners approved a third early voting site for county voters to use in the 2024 election, located at Hancock Town Hall, but county and state election officials aren’t so sure about that prospect. The Maryland State Board of Elections will meet today, Friday, November 3 at 3 p.m.[Read More…]
Lady Panthers volleyball team takes on the Pirates
Hancock Panthers close out season with loss to Blazers
The Clear Spring Blazers upset Hancock’s Panthers with a score of 44-27 in the Panther’ s final game of the season last Friday, October 27 on Hancock’s home field. Friday night was senior night, with seasoned players being honored for their commitment and heart throughout this season and their football[Read More…]
Body found in Williamsport identified as murder suspect
by Geoff Fox A body discovered at around 11 a.m. on Thursday morning, October 26, in the Williamsport area has been identified the man law enforcement had been looking for in connection to the murder of Maryland Circuit Judge Andrew Wilkinson. According to a post on the Washington County Sheriff’s[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, October 23, through Sunday, October 29: October 23 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, six stops. Service to advise, 200 block West Main Street. Subject advised. Check well-being, first block Fleming Court. Subject ok. Service to advise, 100 block[Read More…]
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