Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, March 9, through Sunday, March 15: March 9 Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 600 block Quaker Creek. Warrant service. Service to advise, 200 block West High Street. Subject advised. Parking complaint, first block East Main Street. Vehicle[Read More…]
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Hancock first responders recognized by county for healthy outcome in cardiac call
by Geoff Fox Hancock first responders were recognized for their lifesaving efforts on March 6 by the Washington County Division of Emergency Services, in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Office and Meritus Medical Center. Local ambulance staff, along with several other emergency incident responders, were given recognition for first responses[Read More…]
Wells Tannery couple charged with more than 70 counts of animal cruelty
by Geoff Fox A Fulton County couple were charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty by Pennsylvania State Police after a February report revealed an extensive number of animals in the couple’s care were not being properly provided for. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to the 290 block[Read More…]
Police department weighing proposals for new body cameras, tasers
by Geoff Fox Hancock Police could be getting new body cameras and tasers once town officials select which company will provide the equipment. Because Councilman Josh McCusker was not present at the March meeting due to illness, so officials didn’t vote on the agenda item. Sgt. Shawn Faith said the[Read More…]
Resident raises question about water quality, school growth
by Geoff Fox The filtration of the town’s water was called into question by a resident during the March town meeting on Tuesday evening, March 10. Craig Ziler, who has lived along Main Street for 12 years, town officials the water in town is “terrible” and he has replaced multiple[Read More…]
Frances Catherine Younker
Frances Catherine Younker 1934-2026 Frances Catherine Younker of Hancock, Maryland, passed away on February 20, 2026, after several years of health challenges. She was born on November 20, 1934, to George and Pearl Caldwell in Hancock. She grew up on Casper Orchards and attended Hancock High School. She is survived[Read More…]
Rhonda Kay Dietrich
Rhonda Kay Dietrich 1951-2026 Rhonda Kay Dietrich passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born March 24, 1951 in Lerona, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Paul and Jessie Elaine Phillips Anderson.[Read More…]
Alexander H. MacDonald
Alexander H. MacDonald 1926-2026 Alexander H. MacDonald, age 99, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on February 25th, 2026 surrounded by his family in the VA Hospital in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born on July 1st, 1926 in Greenwich, Conn., he was the son of Elizabeth Seitz and Harry E. MacDonald. He[Read More…]
Terry Norman Fletcher
Terry Norman Fletcher 1940-2026 Terry Norman Fletcher, 85, of Berkeley Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born December 2, 1940 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Norman Leslie and Ameion Vivian Cain Fletcher. Terry attended Morgan County schools. He was employed[Read More…]
Linda Gray Ziler
Linda Gray Ziler 1942-2026 Linda Gray Ziler, 83, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. went to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born June 20, 1942 in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of Edwin and Agatha Zies[Read More…]
