by Geoff Fox After a two-year absence in 2019 and 2020 due to weather and a pandemic, the Hancock Rotary’s Halloween Parade made a triumphant return to Main Street last year and this year’s parade is already shaping up as a big celebration. This year marks the 75th anniversary of[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of September 19-25: September 19 Undesirable in the 100 block of West Main Street. Subject was advised and moved on. Traffic enforcement in the Hancock area with two stops. September 20 Traffic complaint in the Hancock area. Unable to[Read More…]
Hancock Harvest Festival livens up Main Street
by Lisa Schauer Vendors and pedestrians lined the sidewalks along Main Street last Saturday, September 24 for the Hancock Harvest Festival. Handmade crafts, jewelry, food items and décor were on display for sale at the town’s annual fall street festival. Hancock in Motion sponsors the event. Proceeds go toward community[Read More…]
Fall trout stocking to begin across Maryland
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin fall trout stock in early October. The department will be stocking thousands of hatchery-raised brown, golden, and rainbow trout in select creeks, rivers, lakes and ponds across the state. Anglers are encouraged to sign up to receive stocking updates. Anglers can[Read More…]
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Town ready to seek bids for splash pad
by Geoff Fox Town officials are officially moving forward for a splash pad in Widmeyer Park after not having a pool for over six years and continuous discussions about future water activities in the park. Councilman David Kerns wanted Town Attorney Ed Kuczynski to draw up an RFP , or[Read More…]
Hancock first responders will get new portable radios under $1.9 million FEMA grant
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners announced the Division of Emergency Services, in collaboration with Potomac Valley Volunteer Fire Company, was awarded a “Regional” Assistance for Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for $1.9 million. The funds are to be used by various volunteer fire and EMS[Read More…]
Panthers’ football making strides
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers varsity football team lost 51-20 to Shenandoah Valley at home in week four last Saturday, September 24. “We lost 51-20, but we made great strides,” said head coach Ron Hare after the game. Sophomore Hayden McCarty scored one touchdown and gained 248 all-purpose yards[Read More…]
Hancock trick or treat set for October 28
There will be ghouls, princesses, superheroes, and other characters hitting the streets on Friday, October 28, in Hancock. Hancock town officials set Trick or Treat night for Friday, October 28, from 6 until 8 p.m. Trick or Treat is usually held near the holiday and that Friday is the closest[Read More…]
Hancock Flag Football in action
