by Geoff Fox Two members of the Hancock Volunteer Fire Company will be receiving silver medals for their heroism during a flash flood last year. On Thursday, June 4, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 10th annual Public Safety Awards at the Community Volunteer Fire Company[Read More…]
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PSP investigates accident, horse thefts
Pennsylvania State Police responded to an accident just after 8 a.m. on Friday, May 1, along Interstate 70 in the Warfordsburg area where a car struck a road sign on the shoulder. According to police, the vehicle was traveling eastbound on I-70 around the 169-mile marker when, for an unknown[Read More…]
Bluegrass group to perform at church
The Country Bluegrass Pickers will be performing at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Mercersburg on Sunday, June 7. The group will provide special music, which is sponsored by the Mt. Zion Union Cemetery Association, at the annual Homecoming Service beginning at 10 a.m. The service is held once a year[Read More…]
PA welcome center open again
Westbound travelers on Interstate 70 no longer have to wait until Breezewood to stretch their legs or use the restroom as the welcome center in Warfordsburg has reopened. For nine months, the welcome center has been closed due to PennDOT installing a new water treatment system. After the long wait,[Read More…]
Victoria Vox to perform at BlackCat
Award winning singer/songwriter, Victoria Vox, is bringing her tour back to the East Coast with a performance scheduled at BlackCat Music Cooperative in Berkeley Springs on Friday, May 15. Vox will be conducting a workshop, at 5 p.m. followed by a concert at 7 p.m. Vox is a one-woman show,[Read More…]
Panthers compete in county championships, seniors recognized
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers track team took to the track at South High last Wednesday, May 6, for the Washington County Public Schools Championships and to participate in a senior recognition event. Each school’s seniors were recognized at the event and were escorted by their parents. Ethan Hill[Read More…]
Carol E. Moats
Carol E. Moats 1940-2026 Carol E. Moats, 86, of McConnellsburg, Pa. passed away on May 04, 2026, at her home with her family by her side under Grane Hospice Care. Carol was born on March 02, 1940, in Big Cove Tannery, Pa., the daughter of the late Jacob W. Everts[Read More…]
C&O Canal Association seeks volunteer helpers for park projects in June
The C&O Canal Association, which supports projects and care of the National Historical Park, is seeking additional helping hands for some park projects in June. The Volunteers In the Park will be undertaking several large efforts that need more labor. The association has a “small cadre of dedicated volunteers referred[Read More…]
Maryland Dept. of Commerce releases public economic survey
Maryland’s Department of Commerce has released a economic survey seeking public input about the future of economic initiatives and economic growth. “Maryland has long been a place of innovation, opportunity, and economic strength. With a highly skilled workforce, strategic location, and thriving industries, our state is well-positioned for continued growth[Read More…]
Barbara Haskell
Barbara Haskell Barbara (Bobbi) Haskell, 71, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in the home she built, with her husband of 50 years by her side, surrounded by those who loved her most. She is survived by her devoted husband, Marty, and her loving children, Christopher Haskell and Tiffany[Read More…]
