The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be holding a free dehydrating workshop on Friday, January 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at their church at 200 Douglas Street in Hancock. Learn how to dehydrate carrots, potatoes, and onions at the workshop. Everything needed will be supplied,[Read More…]
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“I Voted” sticker contest now open for public to participate
by Geoff Fox Voting has opened for the Washington County Board of Elections “I Voted” Sticker Art Contest. Voting began Monday, January 5, and runs through January 23. The contest is a creative initiative designed to engage students in Washington County and promote civic pride and participation. The voting period[Read More…]
Public health officials say respiratory illness levels are high now
by Kate Shunney The appearance of influenza in the general population is expected in mid-December, with increased circulation at holiday gatherings that spread germs among people. That prediction has come true locally. Public health officials confirm that’s what’s being seen now, with local residents reporting the spread of influenza cases[Read More…]
Police cameras still up, sewer line repaired, demos complete before new year
by Geoff Fox As 2025 comes to a close, there are a few things that need to be tied up heading into the new year. Among those are the Flock cameras, sewer replacement, and demolitions. During the November town meeting, town officials voted to remove the Flock security cameras around[Read More…]
Maryland State Parks hosting First Day Hikes for start of 2026
Maryland State Parks will be offering First Day Hike opportunities across the state from December 31, 2025 – January 2, 2026. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks that encourages all 50 states to offer outdoor hiking opportunities on the first day of[Read More…]
Neighboring churches celebrate 190 years of history & worship in Hancock
by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney There has been a lot of history take place over the last 190 years in Hancock and around the world – a Civil War, two World Wars, two presidents assassinated, two floods that left Hancock underwater, the evolution of transportation, and man walking on[Read More…]
Panthers see improvements in third meet
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers Indoor Track team was at HCC last Friday, December 19, for their last meet of 2025 in the Dwight Scott Invitational. The Panthers were once again short due to a few kids under the weather, but the athletes at the meet still achieved three[Read More…]
Physicians urge caution as whooping cough cases continue to rise
Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or whooping cough, so they can take precautions and seek treatment, when necessary, to avoid further spread of the infection. Since early November, the number of identified cases of whooping cough in the West Virginia[Read More…]
35th annual Hancock Lions Club Christmas dinner brings community together
by Lisa Schauer Close to 350 people were served at the 35th annual Hancock Lions Club Christmas dinner on Saturday, December 20 in the town’s American Legion. Members of Hancock Lions Club and Hancock Lioness Lions Club prepared and served 18 turkeys with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and succotash. A[Read More…]
Holley Elizabeth Appel
Holley Elizabeth Appel 1989-2025 Holley Elizabeth Appel, 36, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Born Saturday, September 23, 1989, in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of Dwayne and Kathy Funk of Hancock, Md. Holley was a graduate of Hancock High School, Class of 2007. She[Read More…]
