Norman G. Smith 1936-2025 Norman G. (Gary) Smith passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born February 21, 1936, in Little Orleans, Md. He was a resident of Florida and had homes in Punta Gorda, Fla., Little Orleans, Md, and Green Bay, Wis. Norman was a graduate of Flintstone High[Read More…]
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Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley
Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley 1939-2025 Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley, age 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Moran Manor in Westernport, Md. Born May 14, 1939 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ralph William and Letha Geneva Stotler. She was[Read More…]
Safe Haven Baby Box installed at McConnellsburg Fire Company
by Geoff Fox Last March, a newborn baby was found dead at the intersection of North Second Street and Lincoln Way in McConnellsburg and in June, the parents were charged with crimes associated with leaving the child there. Almost a year from that tragic incident, McConnellsburg Fire Company has installed[Read More…]
More pictures from last week’s snowstorm
Don’t let winter bring you down! Prevent wintertime falls with these safety tips
by Kate Evans Winter is a time to take great care to prevent falling on snow and ice when walking outside. Injuries from falls can be serious or even fatal and can include sprains, fractures, head injuries, concussions and back injuries. People of all ages need to take safety precautions[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of January 6-12: January 6 South Street, domestic dispute – Subjects advised of options, report filed. Creek Road, check well being – Subject okay, family updated. 200 block East Main Street, service to advise – referred to Crisis Team.[Read More…]
Town Manager looks back on 2024, ahead to 2025
by Geoff Fox This past year, there were a number of projects the Town of Hancock took on and in this new year, there are going to be a few more. Town Manager Mike Faith said 2024 went well for the town with the major project being the splash pad.[Read More…]
Hancock elections for mayor & council seats to be held this April
The Town of Hancock municipal election will be held this April 21 as voters choose a mayor and two council members to serve the town. Any resident in the corporate limits of the Town of Hancock who is 18 years of age and a registered voter in the town will[Read More…]
Results from load study show Hancock bridge performing at expected levels
by Geoff Fox Back in October, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration did a load study on the US 522. The Hancock News reached out to the MDOT SHA to find out what the results of the study found out about the bridge. “Based on the current information[Read More…]
No mail going on Thursday, January 9
A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter. Along with many other federal closures, the U.S. Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity this Thursday, January 9. The Postal Service will continue to accept and[Read More…]
