Sherry Lynn Cain 1956-2024 Sherry Lynn Cain, age 68, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center. Born June 25, 1956 in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Lester Cletus and Marvalene Marie Michael Cain. She attended Hope Community Church in[Read More…]
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Keith Edward Moats, Jr.
Keith Edward Moats, Jr. 1988-2024 Keith Edward Moats, Jr., age 35, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore, Md. Born December 26, 1988 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of Keith Edward Moats, Sr. and Robin Lynn[Read More…]
Kirk Irvin Light
Kirk Irvin Light 1951-2024 Kirk Irvin Light, age 73, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born July 8, 1951 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Bruce Irvin[Read More…]
Festival of Trees draws hundreds to enjoy creative displays
by Geoff Fox The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints outside of Hancock held their second annual Festival of Trees last weekend with 20 organizations and businesses bringing in and decorating trees for the event. There were also over 40 nativity scenes on display as well. Organizer Wendy Weller[Read More…]
Santa holds Elf University at Martha’s House
by Geoff Fox As a kid, did you ever want to be one of Santa’s elves at Christmas time? If so, Martha’s House is holding Santa’s Elf University this Saturday, December 14, for those kids who want to become one of Santa’s special helpers. Elves must be registered to take[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of November 25-December 7: November 25 Orchard Ridge Road, assist EMS. Subject transported by ambulance. 200 block Pennsylvania Avenue, service to advise. Subject ringing doorbell. Hancock area, traffic enforcement, three stops. November 26 Grand Street, check well being. Subject[Read More…]
Cacapon Mountain fire burns over 130 acres
by Kate Shunney West Virginia’s Division of Forestry is continuing to monitor the status of a mountain fire that has burned over 130 acres of forest on the western face of Cacapon Mountain. On Monday afternoon, Regional Forester Rosey Santerre called the fire “100% contained” following extensive response from fire[Read More…]
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Local households help town with lead, copper survey
by Geoff Fox Back in August, the Town of Hancock asked residents to participate in a federal lead and copper survey concerning the water connections to their houses. The survey was to be completed by October 1. Town Manager Mike Faith said the town met the goal with 87 out[Read More…]
Street work to come, town hall roof replaced
by Geoff Fox Anyone who has driven on Main Street near Roland’ s Garage may have noticed a portion of the street has been cut and repaved, leaving a noticeable bump in the road. The westbound lane of Main Street in that area isn’t as bad as the eastbound lane.[Read More…]
