by Kate Shunney A multi-year public planning effort for Maryland’s commuter train service has resulted in the creation of a “MARC Growth and Transformation Plan” which was published in late June by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and Maryland Department of Transportation. MARC is the Maryland Area Regional Commuter system[Read More…]
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Community square dance draws string band fans
by Lisa Schauer Square dancers and audience members were treated to a free performance by Wind Dance String Band at the Hancock Performing Arts Center in town hall on Sunday, July 13. The band played traditional dance tunes, while Leslie Devine-Milbourne called the moves at the community square dance. Light[Read More…]
Baker to purchase Weaver’s building
by Geoff Fox Town officials finished a bid opening during their town meeting with a look at offers for the Weaver’s building on Main Street. The town bought the former restaurant building in 2023 to obtain the parking lot across the street. The town only received two bids for the[Read More…]
Town officials pick contractors for engineering services, Kirkwood demo
by Geoff Fox Town officials opened, reviewed, and voted on bids pertaining to the town’s comprehensive plan, demolition of the house at Kirkwood Park, and the sale of the former Weaver’s building at their last meeting. Town Manager Mike Faith said the bids had been received by their respective deadlines[Read More…]
Hancock Police Department — July 7-13
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, July 7, through Sunday, July 13 July 7 Alarm, 300 block North Pennsylvania Avenue. Accidental. Service to advise, 100 block High Street. Subject advised. Undesirable, 100 block Limestone Road. Subjects removed from the property. Warrant service, 100[Read More…]
Julie Elise Taylor
Julie Elise Taylor 1961-2025 Julie Elise Taylor, age 64, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility. Born May 4, 1961 in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ruth Ann Green Magin. She was a member[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report, June 30-July 6
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, June 30, through Sunday, July 6: June 30 Undesirable, 200 block West Main Street, check welfare on dog. Dog seemed ok. Suspicious person, 100 block West Main Street. Subject advised not to trespass on properties. Service to[Read More…]
String Band to play for free concert & dance Sunday
Dust off you dancing boots and join the Hancock Arts Council for a free square dance on Sunday, July 13 at 2 p.m. in the Hancock Performing Arts Center at Town Hall 126 W High Street, Hancock. Live music will be provided by the Wind Dance String Band and light[Read More…]
David Michael Darsch
David Michael Darsch 1957-2025 David Michael Darsch, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and Barcelona, Spain, died on July 5, 2025 at 10:22 a.m. in New York City. He was 68 years old and had lived life to the absolute fullest. He died following a severe and sudden illness. Dave seemed to[Read More…]
Norma Lee Offord
Norma Lee Offord 1933-2025 Norma Lee Offord, age 92, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born April 26, 1933 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late James Albert “Hickory” and Mary Elizabeth[Read More…]
