Michael Jay Redick 1959-2025 Michael Jay Redick, age 66, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home. Born June 26, 1959 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of James “Jim” Robert Redick and June Ella Perry Redick. Jay was a member of First[Read More…]
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Columbia Gas expansion project from Fulton to Morgan County cost $46 million, nearly double original estimate
by Kate Shunney The new 3-mile Columbia Gas pipeline put into service in June between Fulton County, Pa. and Morgan County, W.Va. cost double what the company estimated, according to a report filed on November 5 with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). A Final Cost Report was submitted to[Read More…]
Church to hold fireside chat, tree festival
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will be holding two events in the coming weeks. The first is a fireside chat on Sunday, November 9, with three guest speakers called “Weathering the Spiritual Storms of Life.” The chat will take place at the church located at 200[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report October 27 – November 2
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, October 27, through Sunday, November 2: October 27 Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. October 28 Service to advise, 100 block West Main Street. Subject advised. Alarm, 100 block West Main Street. Everything checked ok. Disorderly[Read More…]
Rain holds off as 78th Halloween Parade heads up Main St.
by Geoff Fox The threat of rain was in the air all day last Wednesday, October 29, but it held off until well after the last float of the 78th Hancock Rotary Halloween Parade made it to the end of the route. People were getting prime positions along Main Street[Read More…]
Lady Panthers fall to Rams, closing “wow” volleyball season
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School varsity volleyball team lost their home conference match against the Southern Rams of Oakland by a score of 3-0 last Wednesday, October 29. The lady Panthers wrapped up their season with a solid record of seven wins to nine losses. “Yes, our season has[Read More…]
Civil War history event to take place at Greenway Cemetery on Veterans Day
A Civil War event commemorating Brevet General Simon Forester Barstow will be held at Greenway Cemetery on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Guests should arrive 15 minutes early. Dr. Daniel Murphy will act as master of ceremonies. The Civil War Trails organization, based in Williamsburg,[Read More…]
Connie Vera Hovermale
Connie Vera Hovermale 1947-2025 Connie Vera Hovermale, age 78, of Big Pool, Md. died on Friday, October 31, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born May 28, 1947 in Hancock, Md. she was the daughter of the late Clarence Pryor and the late Carrie Catherine Hoyle Easton[Read More…]
Carl Grafton Kidwell
Carl Grafton Kidwell 1939-2025 Carl Grafton Kidwell, age 86, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home. Born February 22, 1939 in Great Cacapon, W.Va., he was the son of the late Dayton Victor and Grace Virginia Peck Kidwell. He was a member of Wesleyan[Read More…]
Richard J. Powers
Richard J. Powers 1940-2025 Richard J. Powers, age 85, of Hancock, Md, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Hagerstown, Md. Born Monday, July 1, 1940, in Chambersburg, Pa. he was the son of the late Judson and Geraldine Sipes Powers. Richard was a graduate of Berkeley Springs High School[Read More…]
