Washington County Board of Commissioners President Jeffery Cline was the top vote-getter in the crowded commission race in Tuesday’s primary election. Cline, Randall Wagner and Wayne Keefer — all incumbent commissioners — emerged as the top three candidates on the GOP ballot for county voters. John Barr and Derek Harvey[Read More…]
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Keefer completes Academy for Excellence in Local Governance
by Geoff Fox Washington County Commissioner Wayne Keefer recently completed coursework for Maryland lawmakers and government officials called the Academy for Excellence. Keefer, of Hancock, will become a Fellow of the Academy For Excellence in Local Governance. The Academy For Excellence in Local Governance voluntary certificate program is collaborative effort[Read More…]
New pottery trail launched in Hagerstown
Pottery Trail of Washington County, announces its launch as the newest tourism experience, it is the first trail of its kind in Maryland. The Washington County Pottery Trail is a collection of county-based potters whose shops that can be visited year-round, either during their gallery hours or by appointment. All[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of July 4-10: July 4 Traffic enforcement in the Hancock area with eight stops. Attempted suicide in area of Jackson Street. Subject transported to Meritus. Parking complaint in the first block of West Main Street. Vehicle moved before arrival.[Read More…]
Band students get lathered up for Universal Studios
by Lisa Schauer Members of the Hancock Panthers band continued their fundraising drive last Saturday, July 16 with a car wash to raise money for a trip to Universal Studios in Florida. The Hancock Panthers are slated to march in the morning parade at Universal Studios theme park in September.[Read More…]
Efforts toward designated School Officer in Hancock have to go through county, say officials
by Geoff Fox Town officials continued the discussion about a possible town-funded school resource officer for Hancock Elementary and Middle-Senior High School during the July town meeting. However, the probability might have knocked down, but not fully counted out. The idea for a town funded officer at the Hancock[Read More…]
Young Ukes to give free concert at Kirkwood July 29
Youth ukulele musicians will present a free performance of summer songs at Hancock’s Kirkwood Park on Friday, July 29. The Young Yukes performing group will produce and perform their own show, “Sounds of Summer.” This free concert will be held at Kirkwood Park Pavilion in Hancock at 6 p.m., rain[Read More…]
Ocean City police arrest Hancock woman on theft and drug charges
A Hancock woman was arrested in Ocean City earlier this month on charges of theft and drugs after allegedly skipping out on a bill at a restaurant in the resort city. According to Maryland Coast Dispatch, around 10:30 p.m. on July 6, Ocean City Police officers were called to a[Read More…]
Open Mic Night was successful
Pa. governor signs order to keep reproductive care access open
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Executive Order 2022-01 on July 12, aimed at ensuring out-of-state residents may enter Pennsylvania to access reproductive health care services in the commonwealth. “The executive order also affirms the governor shall, while still adhering to state law and the US Constitution, decline any request[Read More…]
