After a winning streak of four games, the Hancock Panther boys took two hits on their schedule within two days. Last Wednesday, January 29, the Panthers fell to the Northern Garrett Huskies 82-44 on the road, and on Friday, January 31, Hancock took a tight loss against Union, 56-50. Hancock[Read More…]
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Larry Gilbert Barney, Sr.
Larry Gilbert Barney, Sr. 1947-2025 Larry Gilbert Barney, Sr., age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Born May 19, 1947 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Gilbert Roscoe “Buddy” and Agnes LaVerne Shives Barney.[Read More…]
Clifford Grant Ward
Clifford Grant Ward 1927-2025 Clifford Grant Ward, age 97, of Hancock, Md., passed away at the Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg, Pa., on Monday, January 27, 2025. Born February 15, 1927, in Buck Valley, Fulton County, Pa., he was the son of the late Amos A. and Ora E.[Read More…]
Gary Gene Stahle
Gary Gene Stahle 1949-2025 Gary Gene Stahle, 75, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Fulton County Medical Center. He was born on July 07, 1949 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., a son of the late Herbert Gene and Betty (Beatty) Stahle. On January 18, 1969 in[Read More…]
Effort aims to guide responsible use of winter salt
The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Izaak Walton League of America Salt Watch Program, the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, and the Center for Watershed Protection encourage the public to learn about winter salt’s impacts on drinking water, aquatic ecosystems, and infrastructure during[Read More…]
Great Cove Farm Market opens in Warfordsburg
by Lisa Schauer Pennsylvania Dutch-style Great Cove Farm Market held its grand opening in Warfordsburg on Thursday, January 23 through Saturday, January 25. Inside the remodeled building formerly known as Dott’s, a dazzling array of fresh produce, scratch-made pies, jams, bulk goods, candies and snack mixes greeted the eye, with[Read More…]
Sterner returns short-term as Hancock athletic director & Bausman joins school as new Assistant Principal
by Geoff Fox Despite the rumors, Hancock doesn’t yet have a new football coach. The school has, however, gained an acting athletic director and a new Assistant Principal in recent weeks. The Hancock Panthers football team hasn’t had a head coach since November when then head coach Ron Hare resigned[Read More…]
Southern Fulton Elementary School Second nine weeks
“A” honor roll Fourth grade — Daphnee Fischer, Nikolai Gordon, Aaron Jenkins, Caleb Paul, Xavier True and Oliver Wertz. Fifth grade — Olivia Barton, Brylee Covalt, Luca Elias, Landry Glunt, Arwen Leese, Makai Mason, Anistyn Reiter, Tanner Sheeder, Claire Sounders and Elizabeth Younker. Sixth grade — Zane Berkey, Hunter Conrad,[Read More…]
Panther boys on winning streak
Hancock’s boys’ basketball team has roared ahead in mid-season play on the momentum of three back-to-back victories on the court. Last Thursday, January 23, the Panthers beat Faith Christian Academy 60-58 in a game that kept both teams vying for the win. Hancock was one point behind the Falcons in[Read More…]
Keefer to step down from County Commission
by Kate Shunney Hancock native Wayne Keefer has announced he will step down from his elected position on the Washington County Board of County Commissioners at the end of February, citing the need to spend more time with his family and to pursue his professional goals. Keefer made the announcement[Read More…]
