Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, July 21, through Sunday, July 27 July 21 Service to advise, 200 block East Main Street. Subject advised. Property damage accident 100 block East Main Street. Information exchanged. 911 hang up, Hancock area. Accidental. Service to advise,[Read More…]
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Stay safe on the road on your bicycle by staying alert with good equipment
by Kate Evans As summer progresses, more individuals and families on bicycles are seen on the road. A large percentage of crashes involving bikes can be avoided if motorists and cyclists follow the rules of the road and watch out for each other, according to information from the National Highway[Read More…]
Sideling Hill Scenic Overlook Picnic Area officially re-opened
by Geoff Fox The Sideling Hill Scenic Overlook Picnic Area west of Hancock has officially re-opened after county officials and the student who designed the sign held a dedication ceremony on Monday afternoon, July 28. County commissioners, members of the Washington County Parks and Recreation, Washington County Public Schools Superintendent[Read More…]
Hancock’s Middle-Senior High School’s Back to School & fall school dates to note
Hancock Class of 1980 holds reunion
The class of 1980 from Hancock High School celebrated their 45th reunion on Saturday, July 12 at Buddy Lou’s Restaurant. They were honored to have two former teachers and many others to celebrate with them. Pictured, front row from left, are: Jim Hoopengardner (teacher), Mary Vivian (Young) Thomas, kneeling Donna[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report July 14-20
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, July 14, through Sunday, July 20 July 14 911 hang up, 200 block West Main Street. Accidental. Property damage accident, 100 block West Main Street. Information taken. July 15 Service to advise, 200 block West Main Street.[Read More…]
Town testing river water in partnership with water quality monitoring group
by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock has added testing water drawn from the Potomac River to assist the Upper Potomac Riverkeeper in monitoring bacteria in the river. According to a post on Upper Potomac River Keeper’s social media, the testing is to monitor e.coli in the Potomac. This is[Read More…]
River spots locally show mixed results, say water monitors
Data gathered about the bacteria levels in local river water have put several swimming and boating spots in the safe or concerning category on a national water safety registry. The Potomac RiverKeeper Network contributes water samples regularly in the regional watershed. Their last sampling on July 18, 2025 showed trouble[Read More…]
Town looking for National Night Out partners
Planning has begun for National Night Out and the Town of Hancock and Hancock Police Department are looking for groups to set up at the event. Any business, church or non-profit who would like to participate is asked to contact Jodi Finney at [email protected]. Include in the email the name[Read More…]
Pennsylvania joins Maryland and West Virginia in banning handheld devices while driving
A new law went into effect last month for Pennsylvania drivers prohibiting the use of handheld cellphones while driving. Effective June 5, the state of Pennsylvania began the “Paul Miller’s Law” that prohibits the use of handheld devices while driving, but also while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red[Read More…]
