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Hancock Rotary officers travel to El Salvador

submitted to The Hancock News Hancock Rotary President and Area 14 Governor January Weber and President Elect Tracy Salvagno recently participated in an unforgettable journey to El Salvador. While there, the two connected with other Rotarians, experienced impactful projects, and deepened their understanding of the challenges and triumphs of the[Read More…]

COVID-19, Influenza A and B cases increase since start of January

by Kate Evans While seasonal influenza activity has risen and keeps increasing across the country, local physicians have been seeing lots of cases of COVID-19 and Influenza A and B. River Bend Family Medicine Heather Goodman, certified medical assistant with River Bend Family Medicine, said that their office had seen[Read More…]

Panther boys look for next wins after two defeats

After a winning streak of four games, the Hancock Panther boys took two hits on their schedule within two days. Last Wednesday, January 29, the Panthers fell to the Northern Garrett Huskies 82-44 on the road, and on Friday, January 31, Hancock took a tight loss against Union, 56-50. Hancock[Read More…]

Larry Gilbert Barney, Sr.

Larry Gilbert Barney, Sr. 1947-2025 Larry Gilbert Barney, Sr., age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Born May 19, 1947 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Gilbert Roscoe “Buddy” and Agnes LaVerne Shives Barney.[Read More…]

Clifford Grant Ward

Clifford Grant Ward 1927-2025 Clifford Grant Ward, age 97, of Hancock, Md., passed away at the Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg, Pa., on Monday, January 27, 2025. Born February 15, 1927, in Buck Valley, Fulton County, Pa., he was the son of the late Amos A. and Ora E.[Read More…]

Gary Gene Stahle

Gary Gene Stahle 1949-2025 Gary Gene Stahle, 75, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Fulton County Medical Center. He was born on July 07, 1949 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., a son of the late Herbert Gene and Betty (Beatty) Stahle. On January 18, 1969 in[Read More…]

Effort aims to guide responsible use of winter salt

The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Izaak Walton League of America Salt Watch Program, the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, and the Center for Watershed Protection encourage the public to learn about winter salt’s impacts on drinking water, aquatic ecosystems, and infrastructure during[Read More…]

Great Cove Farm Market opens in Warfordsburg

by Lisa Schauer Pennsylvania Dutch-style Great Cove Farm Market held its grand opening in Warfordsburg on Thursday, January 23 through Saturday, January 25. Inside the remodeled building formerly known as Dott’s, a dazzling array of fresh produce, scratch-made pies, jams, bulk goods, candies and snack mixes greeted the eye, with[Read More…]