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Be stocked up & prepared for emergencies year-round
by Kate Evans Families should be prepared for possible severe weather and other emergencies year-round including hurricanes, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, blizzards, heavy snowstorms, freezing rain or sleet, sub-freezing temperatures or extremely high winds. These weather situations can knock out heat, electric power and communications to homes and businesses for days[Read More…]
Be on guard for seasonal hurricanes, tornadoes & severe thunderstorms
by Kate Evans Fall brings welcome cooler temperatures and enjoyable pastimes but it can also herald the onslaught of severe weather. Hurricanes pick up in fall and they, along with tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and extremely high winds can knock out power, air conditioning and heating and communications to homes and[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of August 26-September 1: August 26 Disorderly conduct, 200 block West Main Street. Report to follow. Service to advise, 100 block West High Street. Subject advised. Found person, 200 block North Pennsylvania Avenue. Infant juvenile roaming alone. Report to[Read More…]
Concert this Friday in Widmeyer Park
by Geoff Fox Hancock In Motion will be holding a concert in Widmeyer Park this Friday, September 6, at 7 p.m. as Chris Woodward & Shindiggin brings their mix of country and rock music to Hancock. People have been wanting HIM to bring Woodward back and other attempts have been[Read More…]
2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines are approved and will be available
by Kate Evans The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved updated vaccines against Covid-19 this week. Officials recommend getting the updated COVID vaccine with your updated flu shot. When to get your shot depends on your age, your health, if you’ve recently had COVID and if you have any[Read More…]
Hancock man arrested on drug, firearm charges
by Geoff Fox Hancock Police arrested a Hancock man on August 15 after investigating crimes involving controlled dangerous substances (CDS). According to Officer J. Walls of the Hancock Police Department, the Hancock Police, assisted by the Washington County Narcotics Task Force and Washington County Special Response Team, executed a search[Read More…]
State Fire Marshal investigates Labor Day fires
by Geoff Fox The Maryland State Fire Marshal investigated two fires in Little Orleans and Hancock over the Labor Day weekend. The first fire occurred around 11:48 p.m. in the 10000 block of Orleans Road NE in Little Orleans on Sunday, September 1. The structure fire involved a sawmill and[Read More…]
Splash pad opening triggers questions about health department permits, requirements
Hancock officials say county & state gave differing directions by Geoff Fox Hancock’s new splash pad opened Friday, August 16 after years of anticipation, but closed again on the morning of Wednesday, August 21. A public statement said the closure was for maintenance work. Some tweaks have been made to[Read More…]
Betty Jane Reed
Betty Jane Reed Betty Jane Reed, 89, of Hancock, Md., affectionately known as Nan, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, just days shy of her 90th birthday. Betty was born in Clear Spring, Md., to the late Harry Clopper and Ruth Miller Clopper. She was the sister of the[Read More…]
