Mary Ann Golden 1942-2025 Mary Ann Golden, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Doey’s House, Hagerstown, Md., surrounded by her beloved husband and family. Born on Friday, August 21, 1942, in Hancock, Md., Mary Ann was the daughter of the[Read More…]
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Bobby Thomas Farris
Bobby Thomas Farris 1934-2025 Bobby Thomas Farris, age 91, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility. Born January 7, 1934 in Great Cacapon, W.Va., he was the son of the late Alonza Thomas and Nellie Elizabeth Farlow Farris. He[Read More…]
A splashy way to cool down
by Lisa Schauer The Stanley Fulton Memorial Splash Park is in full operation for the summer at Widmyer Park in Hancock. A heat advisory has been in effect for Washington County since the official start of summer on Friday, June 20, with near record high temperatures across the area. Heat[Read More…]
Humane Society, police looking into Hancock animal cruelty
by Geoff Fox The Humane Society of Washington County and Hancock Police are looking for information regarding an animal cruelty case in town last Wednesday. The Humane Society Field Service received reports of a light colored cat whose legs were partially bound and had a firecracker tied to its tail.[Read More…]
Interest in Weavers building renewed
by Geoff Fox Two investors have shown interest in the former Weavers restaurant building with one having serious interest. Town Manager Mike Faith said one offer from a “pretty serious” potential buyer, but a price is still under negotiation. There was also another investor interested, but Faith hadn’t heard from[Read More…]
Hancock youth campers meet children’s book author, hear reading of her first book
by Geoff Fox On Monday morning, June 23, kids in the Adventures in Friendship program at Martha’s House got to learn how a local author and illustrator created Remi the Dino. Hannah Wolfe of Needmore sat in on the camp telling the kids how she came up with the dinosaur.[Read More…]
Maryland Fishing Report as of June 18
Maryland anglers are seeing some wonderful fishing opportunities this week as freshwater species settle into predictable patterns and an influx of summer marine species begin to move into Maryland waters. Fresh water fishing The western region received another significant rain event over the weekend, and the upper Potomac River showed[Read More…]
Family building business thrives in Hancock
by Lisa Schauer The model lot for Great American Structures has been drawing motorists’ attention along I-70 since it opened about a year ago under the big American flag at Hancock’s Exit 3. “People see the sign when they drive by, and call us,” said Kristen Robison, who owns the[Read More…]
Officials approve agreement for additional town cameras
by Geoff Fox Town officials have approved Flock Cameras, but they will not be replacing the existing cameras that have been keeping an eye on Hancock for about a decade. Instead, the new cameras would be for police purposes only and have license plate readers installed as well as other[Read More…]
Rev. Wayne H. Hixon
Rev. Wayne H. Hixon Rev. Wayne H. Hixon, 85, of Flemington, Pa. died Friday, June 20, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12 p.m. at Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, 217 Main St., Beech Creek, Pa. Friends and family will be received at the[Read More…]
