Sandra Lee Affeldt 1942-2023 Sandra Lee Affeldt, age 80, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. She was born August 6, 1942 in Harrisburg, Pa. She was a Christian. Sandy was a secretary of the[Read More…]
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BFS opens Hancock travel plaza store
by Geoff Fox More than a year in the making, a new travel plaza on the east end of Hancock is slowly starting to open. Today, Friday, January 6, the BFS convenience store and Little Caesars opened to the public. According to Director of Marketing for BFS Hayley Graham, Burger[Read More…]
Pirates tiptoe past Panthers 52-47 in Christmas tournament rematch
by Lisa Schauer After losing to the Hancock Panthers in their season opener at home last month, the Paw Paw Pirates boys’ varsity basketball team traveled to Hancock last Wednesday, December 28 for a non-conference Christmas tournament rematch. By the end of the third quarter, the Hancock Panthers were leading[Read More…]
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A crunchy, slushy Potomac
Mountain Musings by Kate Evans
The New Year’s challenge As the pandemic and the war in Ukraine continue along with famine, violence, discord, hate and intolerance and other ills of mankind, the big challenge for the 2023 New Year is staying positive while the world around us isn’t necessarily being that way. Winter often has[Read More…]
Walking in the winter: Tips to prevent falls on snow and ice
by Kate Evans Winter can be a tricky time for falls on snow and ice. Slips can cause serious injuries like sprains, broken bones or concussions or worse. Many safety precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of slipping, tripping and falling for people of all ages. Health officials[Read More…]
Wild turkey research set to begin in Maryland
This winter, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off the first comprehensive study of wild turkeys ever conducted in the state. State officials say the three-year research project aims to answer “many questions about factors potentially impacting turkey populations.” “Wild turkeys are an important game bird in[Read More…]
Hancock Fire Department gets wildland fire protection grant
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service announced the awarding of Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants to 53 volunteer fire departments in 15 counties across the state. The projects to be funded help volunteer fire companies enhance their wildland fire protection in rural communities. Hancock Volunteer Fire Department[Read More…]
Strengthen your body to increase your balance and prevent falls
by Kate Evans In winter as inclement weather sets in, it’s even more important to deliberately stay physically active and healthy. Strengthening our bodies and working on balance and flexibility can improve health, prevent falls and reduce injuries. Strength training Strength training or resistance training includes exercises that improve strength[Read More…]
