by Geoff Fox Town officials got an update on where things stand with three projects engineering firm RK&K are working on for the town. Those three projects are the Pennsylvania Avenue pump station, the wastewater treatment plant, and collection system. RK&K Manager John Cole started with the pump station, telling[Read More…]
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Stephen M. Holohan, Sr.
Stephen M. Holohan, Sr. 1941-2026 Stephen M. Holohan Sr, 85, of Little Orleans, Md., passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. Born July 18, 1941, in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Elder B. and Mary E. (Kenny) Holohan, and the husband of Rita I. (Hopfer) Holohan[Read More…]
Todd Jeffrey Weller
Todd Jeffrey Weller 1972-2026 Todd Jeffrey Weller, age 54, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Born September 25, 1972, in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of Joe Weller of Warfordsburg, Pa., and the late Marlene S. Ward. Todd was a graduate of Southern[Read More…]
Cecelia Pleasant Youngblood
Cecelia Pleasant Youngblood 1924-2026 Cecelia Pleasant “Sis” Youngblood, age 102, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born July 18, 1924 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter[Read More…]
Halloween get together set at Senior Center
Local senior citizens are invited to attend a Halloween get together on Friday, October 30, at the Hancock Senior Center, located in the Hancock Community Center. There will be free food, bingo with prizes, door prizes, and fellowship. Lunch begins at noon and bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. If you[Read More…]
Annual Festival of Trees returns for fourth year
Hancock’s fourth annual Festival of Trees is returning the December and will once again be hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The festival will run Friday, December 4, through Saturday, December 5, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church located at 200 Douglas Street[Read More…]
Maryland Early Voting begins October 22
by Kate Shunney Maryland voters can begin casting ballots in the 2026 General Election this Thursday, October 22 and designated Early Voting centers in their counties. In-person voting in local precincts will be held on Tuesday, November 3 on Election Day. Early voting—when & where? Early voting in Washington County[Read More…]
Kids on bikes raise safety concerns of residents
by Geoff Fox Two residents came before town officials to let them know about an issue they have with kids in town and them riding bikes. About a week before the October town meeting, Lisa Teeter said she almost hit a child as she was coming to the four-way stop[Read More…]
Yellow town warehouse sold, being cleaned out
by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock has finally ended ownership of the yellow warehouse on Main Street that has housed the town’s Public Works Department. Town crews are currently clearing equipment out. Mayor Roland Lanehart said the Public Works and inmates are moving things out. Councilman David Kerns added[Read More…]
Edward Wenschhof named to lead C&O Canal National Historical Park
The National Park Service has announced the selection of Edward “Ed” Wenschhof as superintendent of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. He assumed the role on Sunday, October 18. Wenschhof previously served as the park’s acting superintendent. He became deputy superintendent in 2024 after serving as chief of visitor[Read More…]
