Robert Arthur Bartley 1938-2025 Robert Arthur Bartley, age 86, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025 at his son’s home in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born on June 18, 1938 in Berkeley County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert Daniel and Virginia Alice[Read More…]
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Two Panther athletes moving to next level of college competition
by Geoff Fox Two Hancock Panthers are taking their athletic talents to the next level after their signing day announcements last Thursday, May 15, at the school. Blaire Ray will be playing baseball for the Hagerstown Community College Hawks next season. Payton Mosier will be heading to Allegany College of[Read More…]
Hancock man thanks Rescue Squad crew for saving his life in cardiac emergency
by Kate Shunney Donnie Betts isn’t a big fan of hospitals, and likes to spend as little time there as possible. But he certainly is a fan of the crews on the Hancock Rescue Squad who took him to Meritus Medical Center on April 23, and who saved his life[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report May 12-18
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, May 12, through Sunday, May 18: May 12 Alarm, 200 block West Main Street. Building checked ok. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. Four stops. Service to advise, 200 block East Main Street. Subject advised. Suspicious person, 200 block[Read More…]
Hancock Police still searching for missing woman
by Geoff Fox Hancock Police are searching for the whereabouts of a Hancock woman who went missing last week. According to a post on the department’s social media page, Hancock Police are searching for 27-year old Bobbiann Mullins. Mullins left her mother’s home at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13,[Read More…]
Panther Class of 2025 will walk the stage Tuesday
Hancock Middle-Senior High School’s Class of 2025 will graduate in the school’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. The last day of school for seniors and graduation practice takes place this Friday, May 23.
Local streams flood as Potomac fills up
Extended rain across the region caused significant flooding in Western Maryland on Tuesday, May 13, devastating Westernport and severely impacting LaVale, Cumberland and nearby towns that were deluged by relentless rain. Hancock felt a milder version of that storm but saw the floodwaters wash down the Potomac River on Wednesday[Read More…]
Hancock crosswalk upgrades 2025
Winners of 2025 Youth Fishing Rodeo announced
Winners of the 2025 Youth Fishing Rodeo hosted by the Tonoloway Rod & Gun Club were gathered for a group photo at the end of the May 3 tournament.
Maryland DNR renames coastal agency as Watershed and Climate Services
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially rebranded its Chesapeake and Coastal Service with the name Watershed and Climate Services, a name that recognizes its mission as well as its commitment to serving all Maryland communities and watersheds, said state officials. The new identity emphasizes the unit’s ongoing dedication[Read More…]