by Geoff Fox The Ali Ghan Shrine of Cumberland are holding a Summer Festival this Saturday, June 11 in Cumberland with proceeds to benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children locations. These hospitals provide service to the clients of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington County. First Lady Sonya Cooper Lathropis, wife of[Read More…]
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Hancock woman arrested, charged with drug offenses
A Morgan County Sheriff’s officer responded to a call from McDonald’s on Saturday, June 4 at about 8 p.m. of a female in her 30’s on drugs who refused to leave. She later left when told that police were alerted. According to a criminal complaint filed in Morgan County Courthouse[Read More…]
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County school board to host superintendent finalists
by Geoff Fox The Washington County Board of Education has narrowed its considerations for the next superintendent of Washington County Public Schools to two candidates. The BOE was to have concluding interviews and activities with both finalists yesterday, Tuesday, June 7, and today, Wednesday, June 9. Current Superintendent Boyd Michael[Read More…]
Marian Elizabeth McCray
Marian Elizabeth McCray 1924-2022 Marian Elizabeth McCray, 98, Hancock, Md., passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at War Memorial Hospital, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born March 23, 1924, in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Edward T. Unger, Sr., and Edith Henry Unger and the widow[Read More…]
Charles Edward Socks
Charles Edward Socks 1932-2022 Charles Edward Socks, “Pap Socks,” 90, Hancock, Md., passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born March 13, 1932, in Fairplay, Washington County, Md., he was the son of the late John and Freda Socks, and the widower of[Read More…]
Hancock High School celebrates Class of 2022 in sunny commencement
by Lisa Schauer “We’re still here,” proclaimed Seth Bivens, class president, in his welcoming remarks at the 2022 annual commencement held on the football field at Hancock High School on Tuesday, May 31. In sweltering heat and without a microphone due to an equipment malfunction, Bivens and his fellow graduates[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report, May 23-29
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of May 23-29: May 23 Parking complaint on West Main Street. Warning issued. Assault investigation follow-ups on East Main Street. Case is still under investigation. Traffic complaint in the 100 block of East Main Street. Unable to locate. 911[Read More…]
Howe wins top prize in essay contest, adds Maryland books to school collection
by Geoff Fox Last year, Chloe Howe was in the fourth grade at Hancock Elementary and entered an essay contest for the Canal Voices contest, which was sponsored by the C&O National Historic Park. Howe was recently named the winner of a $300 scholarship to be used at her school.[Read More…]
Hancock fire company, Red Cross install free smoke alarms in “Sound the Alarm” effort
Members of the Hancock Fire Department and Red Cross volunteers worked together on May 21 to install free smoke alarms in local homes. The American Red Cross Greater Shenandoah Valley Chapter partnered with Ben Hoopengardner, Deputy Fire Chief, and the Hancock Fire Department to bring Sound the Alarm to Hancock[Read More…]