On Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m., Berkeley Springs High School auditorium will open its doors for a free concert that includes students from Berkeley Springs High School under the direction of Bob Myers and groups from BlackCat Music Cooperative under the direction of Mike Kligerman, Jonathan McBee and Adam[Read More…]
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Panthers top Indians 7-3, fall to Northern Garrett
Hancock boys varsity baseball rolled out of the gate against Berkeley Springs scoring consistently and never lagged last Monday, March 24, topping the Indians easily, 7-3. Blaire Ray led from the mound and collected three runs for the Panthers, followed by two runs from Logan Hendershot and one each from[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, March 24, through Sunday, March 30: March 24 Harassment, 100 block West High Street. Subject advised. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. Ten stops. Property damage accident, Widmeyer Park. Information exchanged. March 25 Traffic hazard, first block Pennsylvania Avenue.[Read More…]
ZED by Duane M. Abel
“Make it in Maryland” campaign announced to promote state manufacturing
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is proud to partner with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to support the growth of local manufacturers. “This collaboration brings exciting opportunities for Washington County manufacturers to access valuable resources, connect with industry leaders, and strengthen our community’s manufacturing sector,” said county[Read More…]
Church to hold herb workshop
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be holding a free Culinary and Medicinal Herb Workshop later this month. The workshop takes place Friday, April 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church located at 200 Douglas Street in Hancock. Registration is required. To register, contact[Read More…]
Pennland Pure hits Top 10 with several cheeses at national competition
Hancock cheese plant Pennland Pure was represented in the Top 10 of American cheeses judged in the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest, hosted biennially by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. Lanco-Penland Cooperative competed among over 2,400 entries of cheese, butter and yogurt products from across the nation, evaluated by[Read More…]
Community baby shower
In collaboration with the Washington County Health Department, The Washington County Free Library will be hosting a free Community Baby Shower for expectant mothers, and mothers with babies up to 1 year old. The first will take place at the Hancock Veterans Memorial Branch Library on Saturday, April 12 from[Read More…]
Washington County burn ban remains in effect
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has said that the countywide burn ban remains in effect for the second full week. Officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and reevaluate the ban on Friday, April 4 to determine if it should be lifted or extended further. Continued dry conditions[Read More…]
Blessing of the Bikes planned for May
by Geoff Fox A new event is being planned for Hancock this coming May where bikes – pedal, electric, and motor alike – and their riders will be blessed before the riding season gets into full gear. Jackie Daley, owner of Jackie’s Trail Rentals, and Interfaith Service Coalition Director Debbie[Read More…]
