Brian Macade Reynolds 2000-2022 Brian Macade Reynolds, age 21, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at his home. Born October 21, 2000 in Hershey, Pa., he was the son of Wallace Angel Delgado and Ginger Dawn Reynolds of Berkeley Springs. He was a Christian. Brian went[Read More…]
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Cindy Shantay McKinley
Cindy Shantay McKinley 1966-2022 “There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.” Cindy Shantay McKinley, wife, mother, sister, Grandmommy, mawmaw and friend went home to be with our Heavenly Father, on May 20, 2022, at the age[Read More…]
Heavy rain swells Little Tonoloway
Constant rain on Friday, May 6, into Saturday, May 7, had water levels in the Potomac and Little Tonoloway Creek running higher than normal.
Students sleep over at school to raise awareness for kids
by Geoff Fox About 15 students at Hancock Middle-Senior High School spent last Friday night, May 13, raising awareness for kids who are less fortunate than themselves. Since 2013, students have participated in the activity. It was canceled for two years due to the pandemic. The students in the Interact[Read More…]
Fire claims Fulton County barn
Firefighters from around the area were called to a barn fire on Tuesday, March 22 on McKibbin Lane in the Buck Valley area of Fulton County. According to Little Orleans Fire Chief John Clingerman, the call for the fire came in just before 6 a.m. that morning with firefighters there[Read More…]
Meritus eases visitor restrictions
As COVID numbers continue to improve, Meritus Health has eased visitor restrictions by moving to Green visitation status. The change went into effect last week. The Green visitation status allows visitors for adult and pediatric inpatients 27/7 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown and at Meritus Health’s outpatient services and[Read More…]
Douglas sold to Hagerstown area dealer
For 86 years, Douglas Motors has been a staple in Hancock as a car dealer selling Chrysler and Chevrolet vehicles, used vehicles, and servicing those vehicles. But at the stroke of midnight on Monday, March 28, Douglas Chevrolet will no longer exist. In its place will be Hancock Chevrolet at[Read More…]
Hancock man arrested, charged with making terrorist threats
Jared A. Cubbage, 23, of Hancock was arrested on Friday, March 11 and charged with making terrorist threats following a series of harassing and threatening texts he allegedly sent in February. In the texts, he allegedly threatened to “kill cops” and create “a small town tragedy.” Multiple threats were outlined[Read More…]
WV officials keep up efforts, seek support to bring MARC trains to Hancock
With a bill getting ready to be heard by Maryland officials in Annapolis, representatives from across the river wanted to tell Hancock officials they support and want to help get the MARC commuter train into Western Maryland. Earlier this year, Town Advisor Bill Valentine told officials in Hancock a bill[Read More…]
Town advisor confirms details of his role with Hancock council
A Hancock News editorial on March 2 calling for town officials to hire a permanent town manager prompted Town Advisor Bill Valentine to explain in a Hancock council meeting what role he has within the town government. During the March town meeting, Valentine addressed questions about his role and salary[Read More…]
