by Geoff Fox The new pickleball and basketball courts in Widmeyer Park have become a new center of activity to the point the town has purchased equipment for pickleball equipment so people who don’t have the proper equipment can still use the courts. Town Manager Mike Faith said the[Read More…]
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Interfaith Service Coalition secures police grant, plans fall spirit week and movie event
by Geoff Fox Interfaith Service Coalition (ISC) Director Debbie Cohill said she is happy working with the mayor and council and seeing “really cool things happen” around town. Because of those good thing happening around town, Cohill said ISC wants to piggyback on the momentum. One such partnership was a[Read More…]
Senior Center asks town to help bring folks in
by Geoff Fox Hazel Dunn, the manager of the Senior Center at the Hancock Community Center and Town Hall, came before town officials during the August town meeting, asking for assistance in bringing more people to the center and pointing out the town needs its own senior center. Dunn said[Read More…]
Hancock Lioness Lions Club receives awards
Hancock will be first location for county’s public meetings on Comprehensive Plan 2040
The Washington County Planning Commission, in collaboration with the Department of Planning & Zoning, is holding a series of Public Information Meetings to discuss and gather input on the newly released Comprehensive Plan 2040. These meetings will provide an opportunity for citizens to actively participate in shaping the future of[Read More…]
Danielle Marie Simms
Danielle Marie Simms 1989-2023 Danielle Marie Simms, age 34, died suddenly on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in Huntington Beach, Calif. Born March 14, 1989 and residing in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. most of her life, she was the daughter of Julie and Robert Mills. She was a sweet, bright girl, a[Read More…]
National Night Out goes out on a bang
by Geoff Fox What started as a hot, humid day in Hancock ended in a cool summer evening with people gathered to watch fireworks in Widmeyer Park. National Night Out, which was held last Tuesday evening, August 1, in Widmeyer Park, drew a large crowd to Hancock to enjoy music,[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of July 31-August 6: July 31 Assisted EMS, 100 block Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, five stops. Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. Suspicious vehicle, 200 block West Main Street. Assisted Maryland State Police, eastbound I-70. Subject on highway[Read More…]
Wellness walk
Potomac Valley Audubon Society will host a Wellness Walk at Sweet Run State Park on Tuesday, August 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Virginia’s newest state park is in our area and offers 10 miles of hiking to explore streams, spot wildlife, and imagine life there in a 19th century farming community.[Read More…]
