Cecil Sylvester McCumbee, Jr. 1940-2025 Cecil Sylvester “Dick” McCumbee, Jr., age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at his home. Born October 13, 1940 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Cecil S. McCumbee, Sr. and Mary Catherine Carlisle. He attended schools in[Read More…]
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Rita Maxine Farris
Rita Maxine Farris 1937-2025 Rita Maxine Farris, age 88, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at her daughter’s home and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born January 14, 1937 in Great Cacapon, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late, Elmer[Read More…]
Welcome center to remain closed through January
by Geoff Fox Travelers using Interstate 70 into Pennsylvania and needing to stretch their legs or use the restroom are going to have to wait until they reach Breezewood to do so as the rest area in Warfordsburg is remaining closed until at least January. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation,[Read More…]
Smith pleads guilty to charges, sentenced to prison for 12 years
Terry Lee Smith of Hancock pled guilty in Washington County Circuit Court on Tuesday, September 30 to seven crimes and was sentenced to prison by Circuit Judge Michael Joseph ahead of a scheduled jury trial in his case. Smith pled guilty to two counts of Private Place – Prurient Interest,[Read More…]
Panthers fall to Generals, 20-8
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers football team fell to 0-7 on the season as the Stonewall Jackson Generals rode out of town with a 20-8 victory. The game was the Panthers’ second home game of the year. Before the game started, the school presented the homecoming court and homecoming[Read More…]
Rotary to sponsor holiday meter decorating contest
by Geoff Fox Hancock Rotary is sponsoring a parking meter pole decorating contest this year with the top three meters winning prizes. Organizers are inviting businesses, families, friends, neighborhoods, clubs, and schools to participate in the retired meter pole decorating for the Christmas and Holiday Season. Those interested in participating[Read More…]
Apple Butter Festival celebrates 50 years & returns with new attractions
One of the largest and longest-running fall festivals in West Virginia is about to celebrate a milestone half a century in the making. The 50th Annual Apple Butter Festival returns to Berkeley Springs this Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12, promising a weekend packed with the sweet smell of[Read More…]
Virtual diabetes management sessions offered through Maryland Extension
Dining with Diabetes is an evidence-based, national Extension program for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families that teaches healthy meal planning and other self-management skills to help control this disease. This virtual series will run Wednesdays in October and November. Participants are encouraged to attend all[Read More…]
Lady Panthers pounce on Paw Paw Pirates
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School varsity volleyball team won their match in Paw Paw against the lady Pirates last Thursday, October 2 with a final score of 3-1. “We had a rough start, but the girls dug deep and got the win,” said head coach Christi Mosier. With just[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, September 29, through Sunday, October 5: September 29 Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. 911 hang up, 200 block Quaker Creek Drive. Accidental. Service to advise, 100 block West High Street. Subject advised. Service to advise,[Read More…]
