Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, January 27, through Sunday, February 2: January 27 First block West Main Street, disorderly – Subject advised of options. Hancock area, traffic enforcement – two stops. January 28 Taliaferro Street, unsecured door – house checked, door secured.[Read More…]
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Hancock Rotary officers travel to El Salvador
submitted to The Hancock News Hancock Rotary President and Area 14 Governor January Weber and President Elect Tracy Salvagno recently participated in an unforgettable journey to El Salvador. While there, the two connected with other Rotarians, experienced impactful projects, and deepened their understanding of the challenges and triumphs of the[Read More…]
Chocolate lovers like… no, love … Valentine’s Day
by Trish Rudder For lovers of chocolate, Valentine’s Day not only celebrates the love of your life, but it not so secretly demonstrates a day that acknowledges the rich, dark sweetness of chocolate for those of us who enjoy it. Here are some recipes that allows you to enjoy luxurious[Read More…]
United Methodist Church to host free veteran & senior dinner
The Hancock United Methodist Church is inviting veterans and seniors, along with a guest, to enjoy a free ham potpie dinner on Saturday, February 8, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the church’s Upper Room. Green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, and a homemade dessert will be served alongside the ham[Read More…]
COVID-19, Influenza A and B cases increase since start of January
by Kate Evans While seasonal influenza activity has risen and keeps increasing across the country, local physicians have been seeing lots of cases of COVID-19 and Influenza A and B. River Bend Family Medicine Heather Goodman, certified medical assistant with River Bend Family Medicine, said that their office had seen[Read More…]
Panther boys look for next wins after two defeats
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…]
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…]
