Linda Lou Kerr 1939-2024 Linda Lou Kerr, age 84, of Berkeley Springs, died on Friday, October 11, 2024 in Winchester, Va. Born December 4, 1939 in Rainelle, W.Va., she was the daughter of Wallace E. and Lorraine Smith Waugh. Linda graduated from high school in Baltimore, Md. She was a[Read More…]
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Maryland issues Statewide Burn Ban amid dry weather & fire pressures
Dry, windy conditions have increased fire risk across the state and fueled ongoing wildfires On Friday, November 1, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources implemented a statewide ban on open air burning in all Maryland counties. Extremely dry conditions persist across the state and have led to an above average[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, October 21, through Sunday, October 27: October 21 Property accident, first block East Main Street. Infromation exchanged. Service to advise, 200 block Terrace Street. Subject advised. Service to advise, 200 block Terrace Street. Subject advised. Traffic[Read More…]
Characters roamed the downtown streets
Lady Panthers celebrate Senior Night with another win
by Lisa Schauer Seniors on the varsity volleyball team were recognized at Hancock Middle Senior High School in a heart-warming ceremony prior to their match against Hyndman Charter School on Tuesday, October 22. The team’s four seniors were escorted onto the court by family members, where their messages of grit[Read More…]
Maryland State Police looking for help in locating armed robbery suspects
by Geoff Fox Maryland State Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating three suspects in an armed robbery that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday morning in Hagerstown. According to a release on the State Police’ s social media, shortly after 4:30 a.m., troopers from the Hagerstown[Read More…]
Pa. State Police respond to domestic, accident calls
Pennsylvania State Police responded to a domestic call on Thursday, October 10, at a residence along Pleasant Ridge Road in Fulton County. According to release from the McConnellsburg Pennsylvania State Police Barracks, around 1:36 a.m. that morning, police responded to the Pleasant Ridge Road residence for a domestic dispute. According[Read More…]
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Hancock Arts Council hosts free magic show on Nov. 3
The Hancock Arts Council and the Interfaith Service Coalition present another “Showcase of Magic” show at the Hancock Performing Arts Center on Sunday, November 3 starting at 2p.m. The show will feature performances by members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Ring 94, including David Wayne, Joe Cole and Chuck[Read More…]
Halloween parade is tonight
The Hancock Rotary’s annual Halloween parade kicks off tonight, Wednesday, October 30 at 7 p.m. at Widmeyer Park. Parade floats will follow Main Street eastward to the Triangle Restaurant. Parade will feature area bands, marching units, Halloween floats, antique autos, schools and civic organizations, local businesses of the tri-state area[Read More…]