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Roderick “Rick” Phillip Stahl

Roderick “Rick” Phillip Stahl Roderick Phillip Stahl (“Rick”), 78, of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, passed into Jesus’ arms on January 13, 2023, as the love of his life for 34 years, Liz Sheehan, daughter, Kathleen Sheehan Vello, and son-in-law, Matt Vello, were by his side. Rick spent his life as a contractor,[Read More…]

John Wayne Hovermale

John Wayne Hovermale 1964-2023 John Wayne Hovermale, age 58, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born October 30, 1964 in Berkeley Springs, he was son of[Read More…]

Charles V. Thomas

Charles V. Thomas 1966-2023  Charles Vincent Thomas, 56, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed peacefully at his family home in Hancock, Maryland on January 20, 2023, with his sisters, Theresa and Rosemarie, at his side. Born on September 4, 1966, Charles was the son of the late Dr. Frank B. Thomas III[Read More…]

William Sherwood Jenkins, Sr.

William Sherwood Jenkins, Sr. 1939-2023 William Sherwood “Bill” Jenkins, Sr., age 83, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home. Born December 25, 1939 in Keyser, W.Va., he was the son of the late Alfred William Jenkins and Wilma Florence Miller Nicholson. He was of the Methodist faith. Bill worked[Read More…]

Brian Eugene Mellott, Sr.

Brian Eugene Mellott, Sr. 1964-2023 Brian Eugene Mellott, Sr., age 58, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Winchester Medical Center. Born February 5, 1964 in McConnellsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Eugene Webster and Shirley Marie Guessford Mellott. He was a graduate[Read More…]

Hancock Police Report

Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of January 9-15: January 9 Police information, Hancock area. Disorderly conduct, 100 block Washington Street. Subjects advised. Disorderly conduct, 100 block West Main Street. Subject checked okay and moved on. Suspicious person, 500 block Quaker Creek. Unable to locate.[Read More…]

Respiratory illness cases remain steady

by Kate Evans The number of area seasonal flu, RSV and COVID cases are remaining level, according to local health officials. River Bend Family Medicine medical assistant Becky Huff said that their office had been seeing pretty steady amounts of flu, COVID and RSV cases along with some strep, bronchitis[Read More…]

Parking kiosks running, parking permits up for discussion

by Geoff Fox The parking kiosks around town are up and running and town officials are exploring ideas for allowing parking for residents along Main Street and possible 15-minute spots for businesses. Town Manager Mike Faith said there have been questions from residents asking about parking passes for those who[Read More…]