Marilyn Jean Corbett Walls Bowers 1948-2025 On November 2nd, surrounded by family, Marilyn Jean Corbett Walls Bowers was taken to her heavenly home. She was born January 26, 1948 in Hancock, Md. to Donald Lee and Virginia (Jean) Iames Corbett. She attended Hancock High School. She was an active member[Read More…]
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Evan L. Reichard
Evan L. Reichard Evan Lawrence Reichard, 93, of Berkeley Springs, died Friday, October 31, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Full obituary will be announced in The Hancock News. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.
Roger Dale Lacy
Roger Dale Lacy Roger Dale Lacy Roger Dale Lacy, 68, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on November 1, 2025. Roger was known for his big heart, his love of the open road, and his passion for motorcycles—especially his beloved Harley-Davidson. A true biker at heart, he found peace and[Read More…]
Doris M. Dodge
Doris M. Dodge Doris M. Dodge, 91, of Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.
Hancock United Methodist Church to hold 15th annual Veterans Day meal
by Geoff Fox To show their appreciation for area veterans, the Hancock United Methodist Church and Community Friends will be holding their annual Veterans Day Dinner on Tuesday, November 11, in the church’s Upper Room. In 2024, roughly 175 were served. The meal was started 15 years ago by Shannon[Read More…]
Hancock Arts Council celebrates 25 years of art programming for communities
by Sinclair Hamilton The Hancock Arts Council celebrated the 25th Anniversary of our founding at the end of last month. Mayor Dan Murphy at that time, suggested the formation of the Arts Council in the year 2000. Our first event was a Winter Festival. We identified a need for a[Read More…]
Simple Steps for an Extra Safe Halloween
from the National Safety Council Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. These tips can help make a safe and happy holiday for everyone. Costume Safety To help ensure adults and children have a safe holiday, follow these Halloween safety tips: Be[Read More…]
Injuries, shortage of eligible players, ends Panther football season early with 0-6 record
by Geoff Fox This Friday was supposed to be the final game of the Hancock Panthers as they took on the rival Clear Spring Blazers at Paul Imphong Field, but that plan has been sidelined. The Panther’s last game was a 20-8 loss at home against the Stonewall Jackson Generals[Read More…]
Lady Panthers prowl into playoffs
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School varsity volleyball team beat the Turkeyfoot Valley Area Rams 3-0 at home last week. The Lady Panthers ended their regular season with the win, and a record of 7-8. Tonight, they head into the regional quarterfinals for a home conference match against The Southern[Read More…]
It’s a Halloween hoot!
Nothing takes the sting of creepiness and fright out of the dark corners of Halloween more than a good old-fashioned joke. Here are a few borrowed from the crypts of the interwebs to give those ghouls and boys a chuckle (or a groan): –Why didn’t the skeleton go to the[Read More…]
