The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (WCMFA) has appointed five new members to its Board of Trustees. According to the museum, the new trustees bring with them expertise in business, law, healthcare, tourism, community development, and the arts. “These new trustees strengthen the museum’s commitment to preserving its legacy[Read More…]
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Maryland man admits to role in kidnapping and multiple murders
A Carroll County, Maryland man has admitted to his role in a multi-state violent crime spree involving kidnapping, murder, and witness tampering causing death following a lengthy investigation, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. Monroe Merrell, 29, of Westminster, Maryland, pled guilty on July 28 to three charges, admitting he[Read More…]
Maryland employment rose by 900 jobs in June, unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.3 percent
New employment estimates released late last month by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 900 jobs in June. BLS also revised its preliminary estimates of Maryland employment in May down by 1,100 jobs to a gain of 4,000 jobs. In total, BLS[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report July 27-Aug. 2
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, July 27, through Sunday, August 2: July 27 Theft reported, 400 block Quaker Creek Drive. Subject advised. Service to advise, 200 block Fulton St. Subject advised. Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. Check well-being, first block[Read More…]
Sheetz confirms plans to remodel Hancock store
A spokesman for Sheetz has confirmed social media statements that Hancock’s gas station and store location will undergo a remodel in the coming months. In response to questions about the store plans Nick Ruffner, Public Affairs Manager for Sheetz, told The Hancock News in an email that the details of[Read More…]
Annual Helping Hands event set for this Saturday
Hancock’s annual Back to School and family supply giveaway will once again be held this Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at Widmeyer Park. Organized by a coalition of faith organizations and local businesses, this is the 13th annual event that provides backpacks with school supplies, personal care[Read More…]
Cheryl Ann Fox
Cheryl Ann Fox 1950-2026 Cheryl Ann Fox, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Harmony Nursing Home in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born September 19, 1950 in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of Samuel Joseph, Sr. and Agnes Ilean Sheridan Scalzi. She was a member[Read More…]
Police charge Hancock man in Wednesday house fire
Editor’s note: A revision of this story corrected the spelling of the individual’s last name. A Hancock man has been jailed on arson charges after allegedly threatening to burn down a Seavolt Road home before that residence caught fire on July 29. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, Joseph[Read More…]
2 Mile Music Fest will be held at Kirkwood Park this weekend
Interludes with Impact Music Publishing will present the 2 Mile Music Fest on Saturday, August 1 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine, at Kirkwood Park, 5231 Creek Road in Hancock. The 2 Mile Music Fest is a fundraiser to benefit causes in the Tri-State area. This year the event will[Read More…]
National Night Out will light up Widmeyer Park Aug. 4
by Geoff Fox Widmeyer Park will be the place to be in Hancock next Tuesday, August 4, as the Town of Hancock and Hancock Police Department have National Night Out. There will be information tables from various organizations and businesses, bounce inflatables and games from Joint Training Commission for the[Read More…]
