by Geoff Fox As the temperatures get hotter, there’s one thing that can help beat the heat this summer – ice cream. And on June 4, Washington County kicked off their annual Ice Cream Trail. The 2024 Washington County Ice Cream Trail started June 4 and runs through the last[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report June 3-June 9, 2024
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, June 3, through Sunday, June 9 June 3 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, six stops. Parking complaint, 100 block East Main Street. Owner advised. Alarm, 100 block Rayloc Drive. Building secure. June 4 Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office,[Read More…]
Hancock’s new splash pad is officially under construction
by Geoff Fox Town and county officials were in Widmeyer Park last Thursday afternoon, June 6, as they officially broke ground for the long-awaited water recreation facility. Councilmen Charles Strong, David Kerns, and Patrick Norris; Mayor Roland Lanehart, Jr.; Town Manager Mike Faith; and County Commissioners Jeff Cline and Derek[Read More…]
What’s that blooming in the C&O Canal?
Walkers and bikers along the C&O Canal in Hancock are being treated to a colorful show of blooms right now that stretches widely. The annual appearance of pink blooms on the water lilies captures the attention of many. American white water-lily (Nymphaea odorata) is an aquatic flowering plant native to[Read More…]
Annual commencement honors Hancock’s Class of 2024 & their achievements
by Lisa Schauer Thirty-six members of Hancock High School’s class of 2024 walked across the stage to accept their diplomas on Tuesday evening, May 28 in the school’s auditorium. The Hancock Middle-Senior High School band played the processional “Pomp and Circumstance” as the graduating senior class filed in, proudly wearing[Read More…]
Napoli appointed new director of Transit
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has recently announced the appointment of Anthony Napoli as the new Transit Director. With a rich background in public transit and a decade of experience spanning various roles, Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for transportation to Washington County. Anthony[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of May 27-June 2: May 27 Alarm, 100 bock Rayloc Drive. Building secure. Unsecured door, 200 block Baptist Road at Gerber Field. All checked okay, maybe due to weather. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, five stops. Service to advise, first[Read More…]
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Shirley Ann Swadley
Shirley Ann Swadley 1940-2024 Shirley Ann Swadley, 83, Big Cove Tannery, Pa., passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Fulton County Medical Center, in McConnellsburg, Pa. Born November 16, 1940, in Big Cove Tannery, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Homer and Ida Shives Litton, and the[Read More…]
Pearre Road will be closed for three weeks
The Washington County Highway Department has announced the closure of Pearre Road west of Hancock. This closure will be in effect between Wednesday, June 5, at 8 a.m., through Wednesday, June 26. The closure will be at the bridge over the Sideling Hill Creek. Detour signs will be posted throughout[Read More…]
