U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (both D-Md.), joined together with Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.), as well as Representatives Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.), Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.), Don[Read More…]
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Panthers varsity boys’ baseball starts the season 1-1
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers boys’ varsity baseball team lost their season opener at home on Tuesday, March 21 to Northern High School of Accident, Md. by a score of 14-0. Then on Thursday, March 23, the Panthers boys’ varsity baseball team won their home non-conference game against Turkeyfoot[Read More…]
Lady Panthers lead with big wins at home & away
Hancock’s Lady Panther softball team has established their dominance in the 2023 spring season already, nearly shutting out two opponents in last week’s diamond action. Hancock opened their season with a 19-1 win at home against the St. Maria Goretti Gaels on Tuesday, March 21. Heavy hitting and solid field[Read More…]
Free “Wonderful Wetlands” workshops this Saturday, April 1
The Maryland Forest Service and Division of Environmental Management is offering a free set of workshops for citizens about backyard buffers and wetlands on Saturday, April 1 at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center. Attendees should register for the event by March 31. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/wy8tjg5. “Wonderful Wetlands”[Read More…]
Stoner’s Florist celebrates 55 years of floral & family tradition
One of Hancock’s longest running businesses, Stoner’s Florist & Greenhouse, is celebrating 55 years of providing fresh and silk flowers for all occasions to the area’s customers. “My parents Homer and Mary Stoner started this business 55 years ago this spring,” said Dianne Stoner McCusker, who now owns and operates[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of March 20-26: March 20 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, four stops. Disabled vehicle, first block Pennsylvania Avenue. Tractor-trailer stuck. Fixed and sent in a safe direction. Disabled vehicle, 400 block East Main Street. Vehicle moved in a safe location.[Read More…]
Hancock council goes after grant for police vehicles, may buy Weaver’s, searches for trash service providers
by Geoff Fox A grant from the USDA may allow town officials to purchase two new vehicles for the Hancock Police Department. Officials voted unanimously to approve the grant application. The new vehicles would be Chevrolet Tahoes, which would replace the two pickups. The only vehicles available are the Tahoes[Read More…]
Board of Ed approves roof replacement at Hancock Elementary
by Geoff Fox Washington County Board of Education officials voted 5-1 in favor of a consent agenda that would see them spend $5 million on two roof replacements at Eastern Elementary and Hancock Elementary, plus funds for Chromebooks, and an internet service provider. The contract to replace the roof at[Read More…]
Annual cross walk set for next Friday
by Geoff Fox A Hancock Easter tradition will continue next Friday, April 7, as parishioners from various churches take to the street for the annual Cross Walk. The Cross Walk starts at 10 a.m. in Widmeyer Park, travel along Main Street and up Church Street to the final destination of[Read More…]
