Michael Leon Merchant 1967-2025 Michael Leon Merchant, age 57, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Born, Thursday, June 22, 1967, in McConnellsburg, Pa., he was the son of Michael E. and wife Kathy Merchant of Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; and Linda (Collins) and husband Craig Ziler of[Read More…]
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Haley Jean Barnhart
Haley Jean Barnhart 2005-2025 Haley Jean Barnhart, age 19, Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital. Born November 3, 2005 in Martinsburg, W.Va., she was the daughter of Nancy Jean Yost and the late Jason Scott Barnhart. She was a member of Martinsburg[Read More…]
Phillip L. Stotler, Jr.
Phillip L. Stotler, Jr. 1942-2025 Phillip L. Stotler, Jr., age 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away at Winchester Medical Center on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Born June 9, 1942, he attended Morgan County Public Schools, where he would later excel in playing basketball for Berkeley Springs High School. His career[Read More…]
Local bridge projects still ongoing, more than halfway done
by Geoff Fox Two bridge projects by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration are still ongoing and both are past the halfway point. The bridge replacement project on I-68 over Creek Road is the furthest along at 80% complete with an estimated completion later this summer. Work began[Read More…]
Let the splashing begin! Hancock Splash Pad open for summer season
With the temperature starting to get warmer, it’s time to hit the water to cool off. The Stanley Fulton Memorial Splash Park in Hancock’s Widmeyer Park officially opened last Thursday, June 5. The free splash pad was supposed to open Memorial Day weekend, but low temperatures and threats of rain[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, June 2, through Sunday, June 8: June 2 Warrant attempt, 100 block East Main Street. Subject turned themself in. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. Two stops. Lost/found property, Widmeyer Park. Samsung cell phone at police department. Disorderly conduct,[Read More…]
Washington County kicks off annual Ice Cream Trail
by Geoff Fox Washington County government has launched the 2025 Washington County Ice Cream Trail once again and offering residents and visitors a delicious way to explore the county. The event started last Tuesday, June 3, and runs until Monday, September 22, which is the last day of summer. The[Read More…]
Third annual plant giveaway draws gardeners
Over 3,500 plants were given away to over 200 people at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints annual plant event on Saturday, May 31. The church held the plant giveaway for the two-hour event. Volunteers and community partners donated vegetables, herbs, flowers, seeds, and time to educate those[Read More…]
Maryland spring turkey hunters harvest 4,851 birds
Maryland hunters harvested a total of 4,851 wild turkeys during the 2025 spring regular and junior turkey seasons. While this year’s harvest was slightly lower than the 2024 season total of 4,959, it remained well above the 10-year average of 4,350. “Maryland’s spring turkey hunters benefitted from favorable weather and[Read More…]
Michael Charles Anderson
Michael Charles Anderson 1951-2025 Michael Charles Anderson, 73, of Hancock Md., passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, peacefully at home with his children by his side, holding his hands. Born June 4, 1951, he was the son of Charles “Bud” and Jemma Anderson. Born and raised in Star Junction, Pa.,[Read More…]
