James Edward Hill 1938-2025 James Edward Hill, age 87, of Stafford, Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Warrenton, Va. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed. Born Saturday, August 20, 1938, in Plum Run, Thompson Township, Pa.,[Read More…]
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Robert Tilden Layton
Robert Tilden Layton 1934-2025 Robert (Bob) Tilden Layton, 91, Warfordsburg Pa., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the family farm where he was born, raised, and lived his entire life. Born January 11, 1934, in Amaranth, Pa., he was the son of[Read More…]
Melvin E. Herberger
Melvin E. Herberger Melvin “Mel” Edward Herberger, 78, of Berkeley Springs, died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at his home. Full obituary will be announced in The Hancock News. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs.
Lady Panthers play Paw Paw Pirates
Kaydence Gaither puts the ball up for the Panthers on Thursday, September 18 against the Paw Paw Pirates. photos by Lori Younker Madison Booth gets some air time to slam the ball back over the net. Payton McMahon tips the ball back over the net.
Trick or Treat in Hancock set for Halloween night
The Town of Hancock has announced on their social media page that Trick-or-Treat in Hancock will take place on Halloween night this year. In town, Trick-or-Treat will take place Friday, October 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Officials note that if you wish to participate, to please leave your[Read More…]
Reenactment service to be held at Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church
by Geoff Fox Prepare to step back in history as the Friends of Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church present a fictional service from the mid-1800s. On Sunday, September 28, at 2 p.m., the church will hold a fictional 1850 church service at the historic church in Needmore. The service focuses on[Read More…]
Town approved for park steps, pavilion roofs, paving
by Geoff Fox Town Manager Mike Faith said the town had been approved to have new steps installed at Joseph Hancock Park, paving in the municipal lot, and pavilion roof repairs. The stairs in the park and paving projects had previously been approved by the Maryland Department of Public Works,[Read More…]
Darleen Carol Miller
Darleen Carol Miller 1943-2025 Darleen Carol (Sensel) Miller, age 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2025. Born March 18, 1943 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. she was the daughter of Charles Frederick Sensel, Sr. and Nora Mabel (Cunningham) Sensel. She was a 1961[Read More…]
County changes business tax credit structure, tools
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted on September 9 to change the structure of business tax credits in the county, based on job creation and investment thresholds. County officials said the change was “to enhance the Job Creation and Capital Real Property (JCRP) Tax Credit Program, making the[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report, Sept. 8-14
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, September 8, through Sunday, September 14: September 8 Service to advise, first block Blue Hill Road. Subject advised. Malicious destruction of property, 100 block West Main Street, graffiti. Investigation to follow. Animal complaint, first block West High[Read More…]
