by Geoff Fox Washington County Commissioners approved $175,000 for Sideling Hill Overlook Park west of Hancock on Scenic Rt. 540 and will move it into the county’s park system. The commissioners made the approval during their October 15 meeting. In a text message to the Hancock News, Commissioner Wayne Keefer[Read More…]
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Cases of deer infected with Hemorrhagic Disease continue to rise; hunting season brings focus to deer health
by Kate Evans Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) — an acute, infectious, often fatal viral disease that attacks white-tailed deer — is getting the attention of DNR officers and hunters as fall sets in. The disease is characterized by extensive hemorrhages and oral lesions and has been found in white-tailed deer[Read More…]
Lady Panthers play the Paw Paw Pirates
A picture-perfect day for a (pumpkin) derby
by Lisa Schauer Local children competed in a pumpkin derby at Widmeyer Park on a picture-perfect Sunday afternoon, October 13. The Town of Hancock Parks and Recreation sponsored the pumpkin derby, set up in the parking lot at Hancock War Memorial Library. Martha’s House held a pumpkin derby workshop and[Read More…]
Students learn about healthcare professions in first Career Chat
Hancock Middle-Senior High School held its first Career Chat program last Friday, October 11, in the school’s auditorium and a meet and greet in the cafeteria. Career Coach Susan Mott said 104 students in grades 8 through 12 participated in the first of three such chats to be held this[Read More…]
Contract for roof repair awarded, crosswalks to be added
by Geoff Fox After a month reviewing bids, Hancock officials made a decision on which of the three contractors would repair the roof at Hancock Town Hall. Town officials chose Hite Roofing and their $187,000 quote to award the contract. The other two request for proposal bids came from Ram[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of October 7-13: October 7 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, four stops. Undesirable, 100 block Limestone Road. Subjects advised and moved on. Service to advise, 100 block West High Street. Subject advised. Indecent exposure, 100 block West Main Street. Subject[Read More…]
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Hancock Volunteer Fire Company hosts fire safety open house, unveils history displays
by Lisa Schauer Hancock Volunteer Fire Company opened its bays to the public for a fire safety open house and museum opening on Saturday, October 12. Hands-on exhibits were set up in the fire hall with information on fire safety and prevention. Refreshments were provided. Apparatus including three fire engines,[Read More…]
Load tests to be conducted on bridge
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will be conducting load tests on the U.S. 522 bridge on Tuesday, October 22. Weather permitting, they will conduct a series of load tests on the bridge, with the first test set for 9 a.m. The other two tests will be conducted that[Read More…]
