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Start seeds indoors to get a jump on spring

by Lisa Schauer Even if the snow is still falling outside, we can dream of warmer days, and plan for bigger harvests by bringing the joy of gardening indoors. Seed starting holds many advantages for gardeners, including cost savings, hardier plants, and access to a wider variety of heirloom vegetables[Read More…]

Passing the icy giants

Last week’s brief ice storm frosted this lane of pines near Little Orleans, and Justin Mellott captured the sparkling scene.

Town to help list available properties

by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock is going to be listing properties that are available for sale or rent on its website in the near future. Town Manager Mike Faith said he had a citizen suggest the town post a list of those commercial properties that were available for[Read More…]

Town meeting now set for Feb. 18

Hancock town officials cancelled this week’s monthly meeting because of forecasts for heavy winter weather on Tuesday, February 11. Instead, the Hancock Town Council will meet next Tuesday, February 18 at their regular time at Hancock Town Hall. Call 301-678-5622 for more information.

A day early, because…winter

This weekly “Wednesday” edition of the paper has been printed early this week because of the anticipated forecast for bad weather on Tuesday into Wednesday. We value the safety of our employees and our customers, so we’re getting the paper out ahead of schedule to avoid any distribution difficulties. Good[Read More…]

Dolores Dorrier Rollins

Dolores Dorrier Rollins 1930-2025 Dolores Dorrier Rollins, 94, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Fahrney-Keedy Home in Boonsboro, Md. Dolores was born May 31, 1930, in Hancock, Md., to Herman C. and Evelyn M. (Bishop) Dorrier. Dolores graduated from Hancock High School in 1948. She[Read More…]

Virginia Kay Poffinberger

Virginia Kay Poffinberger 1955-2025 Kay passed from this earth on the morning of January 31st 2025. She was a beloved wife of 48 years, a sister, a mother, grand & great grandmother who loved all her many animals and the little ones which would bring her joy and love. She[Read More…]

Wilford Frelon Mincher

Wilford Frelon Mincher 1954-2025 Wilford Frelon Mincher, age 70, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born July 11, 1954 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of[Read More…]