Ronald Keith Michael, Sr. 1957-2025 Ronald Keith “Ron” Michael, Sr., 67, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on November 25, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born December 19, 1957 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert Place Michael and Janet Caroline Orme[Read More…]
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Robert Lewis Wallizer, Jr.
Robert Lewis Wallizer, Jr. 1975-2025 Robert Lewis Wallizer, Jr. passed away November 30, 2025, at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital under the care of Heartland Hospice. Robert fought a courageous battle. While the cancer may have silenced his voice, his courage and determination never wavered. Born March 25, 1975, in Hagerstown Md.,[Read More…]
Gloria Lee Butts
Gloria Lee Butts 1938-2025 Gloria Lee Butts, 87, of Martinsburg, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at Canterbury Center. Born September 28, 1938 in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Arthur Burke and Edna Mann Burke. Gloria is survived by her granddaughter, Stephanie Thomas and husband Kenny;[Read More…]
Main Street sparkles with holiday spirit during downtown event
Main Street Hancock’s annual downtown Christmas event filled Hancock on Saturday afternoon and evening with shoppers, families, vendors and community groups that joined together to create a holiday atmosphere for all ages as part of the Miracle on Main Street. Main Street businesses were adorned with Christmas decorations, stocked with[Read More…]
Four arrested in connection with Clear Spring fatal fire
by Geoff Fox Maryland State Police State Police have made four arrests in connection with a November fatal fire in Clear Spring that claimed three lives. Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit made the arrests and the suspects are being held without bond in connection with the triple[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report Nov. 17-23
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, November 17, through Sunday, November 23: November 17 Service to advise, 200 block Quaker Creek Drive. Subject advised. Assist ATCC, 100 block West Main Street. Violation of sales. Check well-being, Pennsylvania Avenue. Unable to locate subject, gone[Read More…]
Festival of Trees this weekend
The third annual Festival of Trees is this Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The event is free to the community and is indoors and wheelchair accessible. The church is located at 200 Douglas[Read More…]
Prepare for late fall and winter driving with these safety reminders
by Lisa Schauer Winter will be colder than normal in Morgan County this year, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The coldest periods will occur in mid- and late December, early and late January, and early February, while the most snow will arrive in late December, late January, early and[Read More…]
Fire Marshal investigates fires in Hancock, Flintstone
by Geoff Fox The Maryland State Fire Marshal recently investigated fires in Hancock and Flintstone causing a total of $60,000 in damage. The first fire occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, on Sable Run Road in Hancock. According to fire officials, the owner was charging a lithium[Read More…]
