Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of November 11-18: November 11 911 hang-up, first block Taliaferro Street. Unfounded. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, two stops. Parking complaint, first block Wine Street. Information passed on to town officials. Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. Disabled vehicle,[Read More…]
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America’s favorite fall flavor: It’s the Great Pumpkin
by Lisa Schauer Walk down the “American food” section of an overseas grocery store, and you’ll find canned pumpkin, alongside peanut butter, maple syrup, ketchup, mustard, relish and processed foods like pastries and snack cakes. Yet pumpkin stands out as a superfood among America’s favorites. Loaded with protein and fiber,[Read More…]
Hancock council won’t meet in December
by Geoff Fox Town officials have decided to not to hold a regular December town meeting. An emergency meeting could be set up if needed. Mayor Roland Lanehart, Jr., said he was told there hadn’t been meetings held in December because of the holidays. Town Manager Mike Faith said if[Read More…]
Truck incident blocks U.S. 522 bridge crossing
by Geoff Fox An accident involving a tractor-trailer carrying an oversized load caused the U.S. 522 bridge to be closed for several hours last Thursday evening, November 14. According to Maryland State Police, as the tractor-trailer was crossing the bridge, the oversized load on trailer shifted and another vehicle hit[Read More…]
Churches propose filling gap in providing activities, support for seniors in Hancock
by Geoff Fox Seeing a need by the senior community of Hancock, Jean Squires, Pastor at Hancock United Methodist Church as well as other churches in the Hancock area, came to the November town meeting as a member of the Greater Hancock Council of Churches to address the fact that[Read More…]
Walter Raymond Dyer, Jr.
Walter Raymond Dyer, Jr. 1933-2024 Walter “Bud” Raymond Dyer, Jr., age 90 of Hancock, MD, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his home. Born Wednesday, December 27, 1933, in Fulton County, Pa., he was the son of the late Walter R. Dyer, Sr. and Pleasant M. Zimmerman. Bud[Read More…]
Tiffany Marie Rider
Tiffany Marie Rider 1992-2024 Tiffany Marie Rider, age 32, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center in Culpeper, Va. Born August 16, 1992, Tiffany was brought into the world full of love, joy and creativity. At an early age, Tiffany was[Read More…]
Zona H. Apple
Zona H. Apple 1927-2024 Zona H. Apple, age 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, November 15, 2024 at her home. Born August 10, 1927 in Okonoko, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Harriet Rannells Moreland. She was a lifelong Christian and member of[Read More…]
Alicia Renee Roussey
Alicia Renee Roussey 1976-2024 Alicia Renee “Lish” Roussey, age 47, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center. Born November 30, 1976 in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of Curt Alvin and Carol Ann Singleton Zimmerman. She attended Hancock Assembly of God Church.[Read More…]
