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From Ireland to Hancock: Part 2, Little family grows into local business leaders
The Little family’s role in Hancock life began with their departure from County Cavan in central Ireland in the mid-1830s and arrival in Maryland as the C&O Canal opened the area to major growth. April 1839 brought about the opening of the canal to Hancock. The National Pike had already placed Hancock along a major…
Read MoreTown to sponsor second police officer in academy
by Geoff Fox In an effort to boost the Hancock Police Department to four full time officers, the Town of Hancock is sponsoring two officers through police academy with the condition that they work as Hancock Police officers for at least three years. Right now, the town has two full time officers – Chief Rick…
Read MoreMary C. Crouse
Mary C. Crouse 1930-2019 Mary Catherine Elizabeth “Bette” Crouse, age 88, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Ravenwood Nursing Care Center, in Hagerstown, Md. Born in Hancock, Md., on August 15, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Hazel (Myers) Vantz, and the widow of Robert…
Read MoreTrial for man accused of Hancock man’s murder delayed
by Geoff Fox A trial scheduled for this past Monday, March 11, for one of the three people accused of murdering Hancock resident Edward Gilhart in 2016 has been continued, according to Franklin County District Attorney Matthew Fogal. Fogal said the trial for Ryan Horton, 30, has been delayed and a pretrial conference is scheduled…
Read MorePolice investigate Fulton thefts
by Geoff Fox Police are looking for suspects who allegedly took part of a vehicle in Needmore and a purse from a Warfordsburg woman’s vehicle. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sometime between February 24 and March 5, a suspect stole a T-top from a 1999 Chevrolet Camaro from a location along Black Bear Road in…
Read MoreAs building takes shape, so do ideas for Martha’s House
by Geoff Fox Since its inception a few years ago, the plans for Martha’s House have been geared toward the youth of Hancock. But what kind of activities has been in question. Interfaith Service Coalition (ISC) Director Deb Cohill has been asking for community input for the last two or…
Read MoreFrom Ireland to Hancock: One family’s journey from the Emerald Isle to work Hancock’s canal
by Kate Shunney American history is full of the stories of immigrants who came from other lands to see what fortunes lay in store for them here. Hancock is by no means an exception. One of those stories is the history of the Little family, which begins in County Cavan in north-central Ireland and continued…
Read MoreMaci Renee Donaldson
Infant Maci Renee Donaldson, of Hancock, Md., passed away on March 10, 2019 at the Meritus Medical Center, in Hagerstown, Md. Born March 10, 2019, she was the daughter of Candian E. Manning, of Hancock, and Wes. H. Donaldson, of Fairfield, Pa. She is survived by three sisters, Bella K. and Bailee F. Donaldson, and…
Read MoreWillard L. Mellott
Willard L. Mellott 1926-2019 Willard L. Mellott, 92, of Needmore, Pa., died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, Pa. He was born May 24, 1926 in Thompson Township, Pa., the son of the late Jessie Garland and Blair Mellott. He was the widower of Naomi R. Sipes Mellott whom he married on July…
Read MorePaul J. Hofe
Paul J. Hofe 1936-2019 Paul J. Hofe, 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his home. Born April 16, 1936 in Little Orleans, Md., he was the son of the late Henry Jackson and Venona Rosalie McCusker Hofe. He was a graduate of Flintstone High School. He had served with the US Army…
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