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…]
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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…]
Church to host Master Mix workshop
The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints will be holding a free Master Mix Workshop on Thursday, March 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church located at 200 Douglas Street in Hancock. Come learn how to make a “master mix” which can be made into pancakes,[Read More…]
Shooting leaves Hancock resident dead, police still investigating circumstances
by Geoff Fox A shooting on Whispering Winds Road has left a 43-year-old Hancock man dead and police looking for answers. On Saturday, February 21, just after 9:30 p.m., deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Hancock Police Department responded to the 400 block of Whispering[Read More…]
Marvin M. Miller
Marvin M. Miller 1939-2026 Marvin M. Miller, 86, of Winchester, passed away on February 16, 2026 at his home. Born October 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Mary (Renner) Miller and Ervin Miller and was preceded in death by his sister, Cletus McCarty. He was the loving[Read More…]
Ralph William Stotler
Ralph William Stotler 1948-2026 Ralph William Stotler, 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. Born October 15, 1948 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. he was the son of Roy C. and Ethel Clark Stotler. He attended schools in Morgan County.[Read More…]
Gary “Nuke’ Spielman
Gary “Nuke’ Spielman 1942-2026 Gary “Nuke” Spielman passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on May 30, 1942, and raised in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. His parents were Dustin Ellis Spielman and Dona Barnes Spielman. Nuke worked as glazier by trade[Read More…]
