Connie Lucille Dell 1931-2025 Connie Lucille Dell, age 93, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital. Born August 13, 1931 in Mt. Union, Pa., she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Belle Minerva Starr Grissinger. She was a member[Read More…]
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James Romine Michael
James Romine Michael 1935-2025 James Romine Michael, age 89, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born October 10, 1935 in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the[Read More…]
Thomas Garner Good, Sr.
Thomas Garner Good, Sr. 1933-2025 Thomas Garner Good, Sr., age 91, of Martinsburg, W.Va. and formerly of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Lorine Encore in Ellicott City, Md. while surrounded by his children. Born October 14, 1933 in Bowie, Md., he was the son of[Read More…]
Colin John Williams
Colin John Williams 1961-2025 Colin J Williams (1961-2025) has gone to dwell in the eternal presence of God. A devoted husband and man of peace and faith. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Yvonne Salcedo Williams and her loving family. Colin is proceeded in death by[Read More…]
Two Hancock residents among those receiving county’s 2025 Public Safety Awards
Local heroes in Hagerstown and Washington County have been named as recipients of the 9th Annual Public Safety Awards. First responders will be recognized at a breakfast awards ceremony hosted by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Deborah Cohill and Rich Miller will be recognized for their contributions to fire[Read More…]
Chesapeake Bay and Watershed report card gives C grade, shows long-term improvement
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) released its 19th annual Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card on June 10. The report is the most comprehensive annual assessment of the Chesapeake Bay and its Watershed. The overall Chesapeake Bay earned a grade of C (50%), according to the report.[Read More…]
Hancock Lioness Lions Club installs new officers at charter celebration
by Lisa Schauer The Lions Club district governor Susan Cox installed the 2025-2026 officers for Hancock Lioness Lions Club at their 11th charter celebration on Monday, June 9. Representatives from Lions Clubs chapters in Berkeley Springs, Clear Spring, Hancock, and others gathered at the Hancock Community Center to rededicate the[Read More…]
Four counties designated as natural disaster area due to drought
The USDA has designated Washington, Allegany, Fulton, and Morgan counties as natural disaster areas due to ongoing drought conditions. According to a release from the Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management, the USDA designated the four counties due to prolonged drought conditions and its effect on farm operations. Also included[Read More…]
Spielman Scholarship awarded to Ray
Hancock Panthers baseball player Blaire Ray is the recipient of the Jeffery Spielman Scholarship of $200. Ray will be attending Hagerstown Community College next year to play baseball and signed his letter of intent on May 15 at the school. The Jeffery Spielman Scholarship is named after the longtime Hancock[Read More…]
Mayor signs contract to sell old Public Works building
by Geoff Fox Hancock Mayor Roland Lanehart, Jr. has signed the contract for the sale of building at 317 and 319 East Main Street to architect Bruno Reich. After review from the town’s attorney and Reich’s signature, the town just needs to have the earnest money in the account. Reich[Read More…]
