by Geoff Fox Two citizens questioned town officials as to why grants they submitted for revitalization of their businesses were not approved when they were done correctly and submitted in time for approval. One business owner has ties to town officials. The first person to speak during the citizens’ comments[Read More…]
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Smith, Lanehart & Hall running for Hancock mayor seat
McCusker & Strong file as council candidates by Geoff Fox When Hancock residents head to the polls in April for the municipal election, they’ll be choosing between three men for mayor and two for council. Tim Smith has filed to run for a second term as mayor. Current Councilman Roland[Read More…]
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Hagers-town Town and Country Almanac
Mid-Atlantic Weather Watch: Dry, then snow and ice north, rain east, followed by blustery conditions (1, 2, 3, 4, 5); dry, then a wintry mix followed by much milder conditions (6, 7, 8, 9, 10); sprinkles followed by gusty winds and turning much colder (11, 12, 13, 14, 15); warm,[Read More…]
Library to host lecture series
The Washington County Free Library will start their Spring edition of the McCauley Lecture Series with an exploration of Washington County’s less-known history, legend and lore on Monday, March 6 at 7p.m. Author James Rada, Jr., will share tales of the mythical Snallygaster, the county’s last hanging, the “Second Battle[Read More…]
Panthers prevail 69-65 in final home game of the season
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School’s boys’ varsity basketball team pulled off a win in the last quarter of their final home game of the season last Friday, February 17. The Union High School Tigers traveled from Mount Storm, West Virginia and leapt to an early lead over the Panthers.[Read More…]
Lady Panthers fall in final home games
Hancock’s Lady Panthers basketball team rolled in respectable points during their final two home games of the varsity basketball season, but eventually fell to Broadfording Christian Academy last Thursday, February 16, and to Union High School on Friday, February 17. Hancock’s athletes couldn’t overcome the Broadfording Lions’ aggressive scoring on[Read More…]
Suicide warning signs
by Kate Evans The National Suicide and Crisis helpline and other prevention resources list these following behaviors as possible warning signs that someone is at risk for suicide. The suicide risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems linked to a painful life[Read More…]
Suicide continues to be a leading public health issue
by Kate Evans Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and was responsible for almost 46,000 deaths in 2020. The COVID pandemic has increased suicide risk factors such as social isolation and barriers to physical and mental health care. Mental health experts have said those risk[Read More…]
George Washington: A Young Man Makes His Way
Editor’s note: The late John Douglas, who was editor of The Morgan Messenger and The Hancock News for 38 years, was a local expert on George Washington’s movements through this area as a young surveyor and later as he established himself as a colonial leader . John’s articles in about[Read More…]
