Juan Manuel De La Rosa-Tejeda, also known as “Little Papi,” 39, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for cocaine distribution. According to court documents and statements made in court, De La Rosa-Tejeda was one of the leaders of the drug trafficking conspiracy, selling large quantities[Read More…]
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Gladys Pearl Potts
Gladys Pearl Potts 1923-2025 Gladys Pearl Potts, age 101, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at her home in Little Orleans, Md. Born Saturday, October 6, 1923, in Westernport, Md., she was the daughter of the late Bernard Riggleman and Elizabeth Norris. Gladys was a member of St. Peter and[Read More…]
Marilyn Beaver
Marilyn Beaver 1942-2025 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Marilyn Beaver, who passed away unexpectedly at Winchester Medical Center on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the age of 82. Born September 13, 1942 in Magnolia, W.Va., she was the daughter of the[Read More…]
Louise Gill Williams
Louise Gill Williams 1934-2025 Louise Gill Williams, age 90, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born July 15, 1934 in Spring Dale, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late James Leonard and Orpha Orlena Daniels Gill. She[Read More…]
Thomas Edward Dusing
Thomas Edward Dusing Thomas Edward “Tommy” Dusing, age 44, of Romney, W.Va., died on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Hampshire County Medical Center in Romney, W.Va. Tommy was an equipment operator with Stuart M. Perry Engineering. He enjoyed coaching youth sports as well as fishing and hunting. He is the[Read More…]
Paul Henry Shaffer
Paul Henry Shaffer 1937-2025 Paul Henry Shaffer, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va. Born October 23, 1937 in Hanover, Pa., he was the son of the late Walter Herman and Viola Ruth Brown Shaffer. Paul was an equipment[Read More…]
Robert Arthur Bartley
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…]
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…]
