Dorothy Lee Luttrell 1928-2025 Dorothy Lee Luttrell, age 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the Berkeley Springs Center. Born October 8, 1928 in Frederick County, Va., she was the daughter of the late, Everett Oscar and Edna Lee Stotler. She was a member[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report Dec. 15, 2026-Jan. 4, 2026
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, December 15, 2025, through Sunday, January 4, 2026: December 15 Check well-being, 100 block West Main Street. Subject gone, unable to locate. Drug violation, 200 block Quaker Creek Drive. Information taken. Check well-being, Widmeyer Park. Subject checked[Read More…]
Hagerstown man arrested, charged with causing the death of Kenneth Appel in May crash
by Geoff Fox After a grand jury handed down indictments at the end of December, Maryland State Police arrested a Washington County man on charges connected to a fatal two-vehicle accident in Allegany County in May 2025. The indictment came on December 31. According to a release from the State[Read More…]
Church to offer dehydrating workshop
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be holding a free dehydrating workshop on Friday, January 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at their church at 200 Douglas Street in Hancock. Learn how to dehydrate carrots, potatoes, and onions at the workshop. Everything needed will be supplied,[Read More…]
“I Voted” sticker contest now open for public to participate
by Geoff Fox Voting has opened for the Washington County Board of Elections “I Voted” Sticker Art Contest. Voting began Monday, January 5, and runs through January 23. The contest is a creative initiative designed to engage students in Washington County and promote civic pride and participation. The voting period[Read More…]
Public health officials say respiratory illness levels are high now
by Kate Shunney The appearance of influenza in the general population is expected in mid-December, with increased circulation at holiday gatherings that spread germs among people. That prediction has come true locally. Public health officials confirm that’s what’s being seen now, with local residents reporting the spread of influenza cases[Read More…]
Police cameras still up, sewer line repaired, demos complete before new year
by Geoff Fox As 2025 comes to a close, there are a few things that need to be tied up heading into the new year. Among those are the Flock cameras, sewer replacement, and demolitions. During the November town meeting, town officials voted to remove the Flock security cameras around[Read More…]
Maryland State Parks hosting First Day Hikes for start of 2026
Maryland State Parks will be offering First Day Hike opportunities across the state from December 31, 2025 – January 2, 2026. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks that encourages all 50 states to offer outdoor hiking opportunities on the first day of[Read More…]
Neighboring churches celebrate 190 years of history & worship in Hancock
by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney There has been a lot of history take place over the last 190 years in Hancock and around the world – a Civil War, two World Wars, two presidents assassinated, two floods that left Hancock underwater, the evolution of transportation, and man walking on[Read More…]
Panthers see improvements in third meet
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers Indoor Track team was at HCC last Friday, December 19, for their last meet of 2025 in the Dwight Scott Invitational. The Panthers were once again short due to a few kids under the weather, but the athletes at the meet still achieved three[Read More…]
