by Geoff Fox Gene Truax has been cutting men’s hair in Hancock for the last 48 years, and on this Wednesday before Thanksgiving, he will be hanging up his scissors for the final time, retiring after 57 years as a barber. Truax got his start as a barber after finishing[Read More…]
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Tree Festival planned
Hancock’ s 2nd Annual Festival of Trees is returning this December. It will be hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7, from 4 to 8p.m. at 200 Douglas Street. The event is free for the public. In addition to[Read More…]
Getting ready for Saturday night
Maryland lifts statewide ban on outdoor burning
Following a review of weather and ground conditions, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, November 21 rescinded a statewide ban on open-air burning on that was implemented to prevent the spread of wildfires across the state. Following recent precipitation and a forecast of continued normal weather patterns for[Read More…]
Commissioners approve employee transition agreement with Hancock Rescue Squad
by Geoff Fox The Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) has completed the EMS Employee transition agreement with the Hancock Rescue Squad. The milestone follows the approval of the employee transition Memorandum of Understanding earlier this year, which would allow DES to integrate the current EMS employees of Company[Read More…]
County schools ask families to complete survey about academics & support
Hancock Middle-Senior High School is urging all parents and guardians to participate in the Washington County Public Schools District Engagement Survey. A link would have been sent via email. The survey provides invaluable insights into the needs and priorities of the school community, said school officials. “By completing the survey,[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of November 11-18: November 11 911 hang-up, first block Taliaferro Street. Unfounded. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, two stops. Parking complaint, first block Wine Street. Information passed on to town officials. Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. Disabled vehicle,[Read More…]
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America’s favorite fall flavor: It’s the Great Pumpkin
by Lisa Schauer Walk down the “American food” section of an overseas grocery store, and you’ll find canned pumpkin, alongside peanut butter, maple syrup, ketchup, mustard, relish and processed foods like pastries and snack cakes. Yet pumpkin stands out as a superfood among America’s favorites. Loaded with protein and fiber,[Read More…]
Hancock council won’t meet in December
by Geoff Fox Town officials have decided to not to hold a regular December town meeting. An emergency meeting could be set up if needed. Mayor Roland Lanehart, Jr., said he was told there hadn’t been meetings held in December because of the holidays. Town Manager Mike Faith said if[Read More…]
