Mary Lynn Nathan 1954-2026 Mary Lynn Nathan, age 71, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and Rockville, Md., passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 18, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Jerry[Read More…]
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Spaces available for National Night Out
by Geoff Fox As the summer season is just getting under way, that means National Night Out is just around the corner. The annual community event will take place on Tuesday, August 4, beginning at 6 p.m. in Widmeyer Park. As a lways, the night is a free event. As[Read More…]
Esther Margaret Phillips
Esther Margaret Phillips 1928-2026 Esther Margaret Phillips, age 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. Born August 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Emory J. and Bessie Ellen Walls Metz. Esther was a high school[Read More…]
Faith on administrative leave following misdemeanor charge
by Geoff Fox Hancock mayor Roland Lanehart has confirmed that town manager Mike Faith has been placed on an unpaid, three-week administrative leave. According to online court documents, Faith was charged by summons with a misdemeanor charge of false statements to a police officer. The charges were filed on July[Read More…]
Cat poisonings draws Humane Society to Hancock
by Geoff Fox Over the last few weeks, there has been a number of cats being poisoned in Hancock and now the Humane Society of Washington County has begun looking into them. The Humane Society Field Services is currently looking to several reports of deceased cats found in the area[Read More…]
Great American Bike Ride rolls into Hancock with Blessing of the Bikes
by Lisa Schauer Around 160 bicyclists, including 15 or 20 children from San Mar Family and Community Services in Boonsboro, pedaled around Hancock on Sunday, July 12 for Blessing of the Bikes. The blessing was given by Pastor Becki Wessinger from Hancock United Methodist Church at C&O Bike Shop. Participants[Read More…]
Maryland state trails open to pedal-assist E-bikes with limits on speed
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has approved new regulations to allow some pedal-assist e-bikes on multi-use trails on public lands across the state. Under the new regulations, Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes — those that provide motorized assistance up to 20 miles per hour — are cleared for use on[Read More…]
Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, June 29, through Sunday, July 5: June 29 Animal complaint, Pennsylvania Avenue area. Dog loose. Humane Society notified. Trespassing, 200 block West Main Street. Information taken. Suspicious Person. 300 block Pennsylvania Ave. subject checked okay. June[Read More…]
It’s carnival time! Fireman’s Carnival arrives at South Morgan next Tuesday, July 14
Morgan County’s fireman’s carnival will return to town earlier than usual this year, with South Morgan Volunteer Fire Department kicking off its 5th year of the event next Tuesday, July 14. The carnival runs through Saturday evening, July 18 at the fire company grounds on Winchester Grade Road. While the[Read More…]
Rotary displays 313 Flags for Heroes this July 4th holiday
by January Weber Hancock Rotary The flag of the United States of America is more than just a national symbol—it is a powerful reminder of our history, our freedoms, and the people who have shaped our lives. Our Flags for Heroes display at Widmeyer Park in Hancock is installed the[Read More…]
