Darleen Carol Miller 1943-2025 Darleen Carol (Sensel) Miller, age 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2025. Born March 18, 1943 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. she was the daughter of Charles Frederick Sensel, Sr. and Nora Mabel (Cunningham) Sensel. She was a 1961[Read More…]
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County changes business tax credit structure, tools
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted on September 9 to change the structure of business tax credits in the county, based on job creation and investment thresholds. County officials said the change was “to enhance the Job Creation and Capital Real Property (JCRP) Tax Credit Program, making the[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report, Sept. 8-14
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, September 8, through Sunday, September 14: September 8 Service to advise, first block Blue Hill Road. Subject advised. Malicious destruction of property, 100 block West Main Street, graffiti. Investigation to follow. Animal complaint, first block West High[Read More…]
Hancock Art Trail + set for Oct. 4
Hancock’s Art Trail + on Saturday, October 4 will have three galleries open — the Off 70 art gallery, 41 WEST ceramic gallery and Flannel On The Trail, a crafts retail store which features items created by over 30 local artisans. The event will also have a sidewalk arts and[Read More…]
Pizza Hut in Hancock closed for business
Hancock’s oldest remaining pizza restaurant closed on Monday, September 15 after decades in business. General Manager Jessica Crone answered the phone on Monday and confirmed to The Hancock News that Monday was the last day the restaurant would be open. Crone had posted an announcement about the closure on a[Read More…]
Hancock falls in home opener, Coach Cartrette sees improvement
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers fell to 0-2 on the young football season after being shut out last Friday, September 12, by Southern Garrett 49-0 in their home opener and Senior Night at Paul Imphong Field. Head Coach Greg Cartrette said the game was a fight as the team[Read More…]
Weather station to be placed in Kirkwood Park, town reviews generator estimates
by Geoff Fox A weather station that will collect data for public use is going to be installed in the area near the back of Kirkwood Park, just above the lower playing field. Town Manager Mike Faith told town officials he had received paperwork from Maryland Mesonet, a University of[Read More…]
Church to hold workshop, host movie
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be holding to events on Saturday, September 27, for the community. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day, there will be a free green bean pressure-canning workshop where the beans and quart jars will be provided. Those interested in attending[Read More…]
Town has new payment site for utilities
by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock has a new website where residents can login to pay their water and sewer bills. Councilman David Kerns said the address is written at the bottom of their bills. If a resident has an old account with no updated phone number, then they[Read More…]
Janice Carol Faith Golden
Janice Carol Faith Golden 1950-2025 Janice “Jani” Carol Faith Golden, 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2025. Janice was born on May 29, 1950. She was the daughter of Melvin Edwin Faith and Olive Clem Faith (later Marra). She attended Berkeley Springs Grade[Read More…]
