by Geoff Fox This Thursday, May 18, juniors and seniors at Hancock High School will be learning the dangers of too much partying after their prom, which is Saturday evening. On Thursday morning, folks driving by the high school may notice some activity at the school involving first responders and[Read More…]
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Editorial: Farewell to Sam Judge
We at The Hancock News were very sorry to learn of the passing of Sam Judge on May 11. Sam was a champion of Hancock and was tireless in photographing the town’s activities, visitors and people, from big events to everyday life. His efforts to create and run the Hancock[Read More…]
COVID public health emergency ends, but disease remains
by Kate Evans On May 5, the World Health Organization cancelled its designation of COVID-19 as a public health emergency. The United States also removed its designation of COVID-19 as a public health emergency on May 11, more than three years after it was first instituted. However, health officials say[Read More…]
Farmer’s Market returning, pickleball court a possibility
by Geoff Fox A few years ago, the Town of Hancock hosted a bi-weekly farmer’s market in Joseph Hancock Park along Main Street, but it fell off and disappeared. Now, the town is looking to reignite the farmer’s market and is looking for vendors to fill spots. The new farmer’s[Read More…]
Tyler Nicholas Dunkin
Tyler Nicholas Dunkin 1995-2023 Tyler Nicholas Dunkin, born on September 24, 1995, in Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on May 5, 2023, in Clear Spring, Maryland. He was an adored son and brother who lived a full life in his 27 years. Tyler is survived by his loving mother, Brenda Park;[Read More…]
Veriee Mabel Weller
Veriee Mabel Weller 1934-2023 Veriee Mabel Weller, 88, Hancock, Md., beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. She was born on November 4, 1934, in Hancock, Md., to Roy and Bridget Weller Moats. Veriee was a devoted family woman[Read More…]
Mildred Arlene Schetrompf Beddow
Mildred Arlene Schetrompf Beddow 1929-2023 Mildred Arlene Schetrompf Beddow, age 93 of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born August 31, 1929 in Hancock, Md. and raised in Buck Valley, Pa., she was the daughter[Read More…]
Hendershot focus of documentary showing next week
by Geoff Fox There will be two showings of the documentary “Extra Innings: The Linn Hendershot Story” next Tuesday, May 16, and Thursday, May 18, in the Hancock Community Center at 6 p.m. with popcorn, hot dogs, and beverages available. A trailer for the documentary can be found at https://linnhendershot.com.[Read More…]
Maryland DNR offers cash for snags of tagged snakehead fish in area waters
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are continuing a northern snakehead tagging program in an effort to spur removal of invasive fish from state waters. This spring, up to 500 tags will be put on snakeheads from Gunpowder River, upper Chesapeake Bay tributaries, and[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of May 1-7: May 1 Assisted Hancock Fire Department, 200 block Pennsylvania Avenue. Smoke investigation. 911 hang-up, first block East Main Street. Medical emergency. Assisted Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, Hancock area. Investigation. Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised.[Read More…]
