Last Tuesday, September 23, 69% of Washington County was considered to be experiencing Moderate Drought conditions and 17% of the county was in Severe Drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That was prior to several days of rain that fell on the area over the preceding week. Drought areas[Read More…]
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Halloween Parade is full of history, changes over its 78 years
by Geoff Fox On Wednesday, October 29, one of the longest-running Halloween Parades in the country will once again head up Main Street in Hancock as the 78th annual Hancock Rotary Halloween Parade kicks off at 7 p.m. The bands, floats, and families bring Halloween alive with various decorations, costumes,[Read More…]
Hancock football drops to 0-4 with early season challenges, coach puts focus on blocking
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers football team fell to 0-4 on the season after back-to-back shutout losses to Northern Garrett (48-0) and Bath County Virginia (49-0). Those come after being shut out against Southern Garrett in the team’s home opener. Other than chasing their first win, Coach Greg Cartrette[Read More…]
James Edward Hill
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…]
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…]
