Hancock News
Fire reported at Hancock museum, visitor’s center
Area fire companies responded to a fire at the Hancock museum and visitor’s center on Main Street around 10 a.m. on Friday, July 19 in response to a fire call from a museum volunteer. John Cohill, a volunteer at the facility, told The Hancock News that he arrived at the large storefront around 9:50 a.m.…
Read MoreTown could take bigger role in operating boat ramp area under proposed agreement
by Geoff Fox Hancock officials were presented a draft of an agreement between the National Park Service and the town as to what work the town is able to do along the local portion of the C&O Canal and boat ramp area. Katie Nash, the town’s lobbyist from Greenwill Consulting, presented the draft agreement at…
Read MoreCline takes over as principal of Hancock Middle-Senior HS
by Geoff Fox School in Maryland starts on Tuesday, September 3, and when students at Hancock Middle-Senior High School walk through the door, they will be welcomed by Christopher Cline, the new principal at the school. Former principal Sabrina McCoy is now the new assistant principal at South Hagerstown High School. Both Cline and McCoy’s…
Read MoreHelen I. Funk
Helen I. Funk 1922-2019 Helen Irene Funk, 96, of Mercersburg, Pa., died at her home Friday, July 12, 2019. Born October 27, 1922 in Tunnelton, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Jesse B. and Ada O. Wolfe Funk, and the widow of James Monroe Funk, who died in 2003. She graduated from Tunnelton High…
Read MoreJohnny A. Reed
Johnny A. Reed 1971-2019 Johnny Allen Reed, age 47, of Hancock, Md., passed away at his home on Monday, July 8, 2019. Born in Hagerstown, Md., on September 23, 1971, he was the son of Pauline (Mason) Reed, of Hancock, and the late Larry (Pork) Reed; and the husband of Erica (Zies) Reed. He was…
Read MoreGeorge B. Baker, Jr.
George B. Baker, Jr. 1947-2019 George Benny Baker, Jr., age 71, of Warfordsburg, Pa., died at Doey’s House, in Hagerstown, Md. on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Born September 10, 1947, in Virginia, he was the son of the late George B. Baker, Sr. and Irene (Jacobs) Baker; and the husband of Joann (Shonk) Baker, whom he…
Read MoreRoy G. Barnhart
Roy G. Barnhart 1942-2019 Roy G. Barnhart, 77, of McConnellsburg, Pa. passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was born in McConnellsburg, Pa. on February 10, 1942, son of the late Violet C. (Deshong) and Clarence I. Barnhart. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Helen (Barthalow) Barnhart, McConnellsburg; a daughter, Helen (Souders)…
Read MoreEarl J. Fletcher
Earl J. Fletcher 1942-2019 Earl James Fletcher, age 77, of Little Orleans, Md., passed away at his home surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Born February 11, 1942, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Earl Philip and Loretta (Bennett) Fletcher. He was a 1960 graduate of Kenwood High…
Read MoreFor 30 years, Interfaith Service Coalition has been center of Hancock resources for those in need
by Geoff Fox In 1989, an organization was started to help Hancock residents who were in need for food, clothing, shelter, or assistance with bills. Thirty years later, Interfaith Service Coalition has become a Hancock staple. ISC started in 1989 when a group of churches, service providers, and civic groups got together and decided they…
Read MoreAdventures in Friendship camp closes week of learning & fun
by Geoff Fox For the 23rd year, St. Thomas Episcopal Church and Interfaith Service Coalition held their annual weeklong Adventures in Friendship summer camp. For the first 22 years of the camp, it was held at St. Thomas church. This year, the camp was moved to Martha’s House on Main Street. Over the course of…
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