Many local residents were scratching their heads on Saturday morning as they looked at their cars and trucks covered in an unusual sort of dirt pattern. Rain fell on Friday evening and overnight, and delivered an unusual weather phenomenon called “mud rain.” “The southwest … has been experiencing dust storms[Read More…]
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One case of Measles confirmed in Maryland resident with recent international travel
The Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials announced today a positive case of measles in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally. This case is not associated with the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. Out of an abundance of caution, health officials are coordinating[Read More…]
Trees along C&O marked for removal, trimming
by Geoff Fox A few trees along the C&O Canal in Hancock have been marked with an orange band or cross while some have been marked with a dot to denote they need some attention by arborists. The C&O Canal National Historical Park has identified the marked trees as needing[Read More…]
County lifts burn ban
The Washington County Office of Emergency Management, by order of the Board of County Commissioners, lifted the county wide burn ban on Monday, March 10. The burn ban was enacted due to prolonged dry conditions and increased fire risk. Recent weather conditions, including increased humidity and rainfall, have improved conditions;[Read More…]
Bus carrying Hancock students damaged along I-70
by Geoff Fox A school bus carrying 18 Hancock students back to the school was involved in a minor accident on Interstate 70 last Friday, March 7, near the I-70 and I-81 interchange. The bus was headed back to Hancock from Boyd J. Michael, III Technical High School when it[Read More…]
Yvonne L. Linton
Yvonne L. Linton 1938-2025 Yvonne “Bonnie” L. Linton, 86, of Claysburg, Pa. went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Bella Rose Personal Care Home, Claysburg. Bonnie was born in McConnellsburg on March 23, 1938, daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Diehl) Peck. She married[Read More…]
Richard Allen “Highball” High
Richard Allen “Highball” High 1961-2025 Richard Allen “Highball” High, 63, of Berkeley Springs, passed Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 27, 1961, in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Dorothy Emmons. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, February 24, through Sunday, March 2 February 24 Check well being, first block South Street. Subject given ride. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. Three stops. Assault complaint, West High Street area. Both parties advised. February 25 Suspicious person,[Read More…]
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Clear Spring teacher, coach hired as new Athletic Director for Hancock Middle Senior High
by Geoff Fox Hancock Middle-Senior High School has a new Athletic Director with long roots in Clear Spring. During the February 21 Washington County Board of Education meeting, Jaime Lego was named the new Athletic Director at Hancock Middle-High School, effective February 24. Lego leaves her position as a math[Read More…]
