by Lisa Schauer Roughly 80 young anglers, aged four to 15, cast for lake fish to compete in the annual Youth Fishing Rodeo held at Tonoloway Lake on Saturday morning, May 3. Trophies were awarded by age categories, and within the state catch limit of five trout a day. Young[Read More…]
Lifestyle
Community baby shower
In collaboration with the Washington County Health Department, The Washington County Free Library will be hosting a free Community Baby Shower for expectant mothers, and mothers with babies up to 1 year old. The first will take place at the Hancock Veterans Memorial Branch Library on Saturday, April 12 from[Read More…]
Blessing of the Bikes planned for May
by Geoff Fox A new event is being planned for Hancock this coming May where bikes – pedal, electric, and motor alike – and their riders will be blessed before the riding season gets into full gear. Jackie Daley, owner of Jackie’s Trail Rentals, and Interfaith Service Coalition Director Debbie[Read More…]
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.
Chocolate lovers like… no, love … Valentine’s Day
by Trish Rudder For lovers of chocolate, Valentine’s Day not only celebrates the love of your life, but it not so secretly demonstrates a day that acknowledges the rich, dark sweetness of chocolate for those of us who enjoy it. Here are some recipes that allows you to enjoy luxurious[Read More…]
United Methodist Church to host free veteran & senior dinner
The Hancock United Methodist Church is inviting veterans and seniors, along with a guest, to enjoy a free ham potpie dinner on Saturday, February 8, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the church’s Upper Room. Green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, and a homemade dessert will be served alongside the ham[Read More…]
More pictures from last week’s snowstorm
Your snowy scenes
Readers and local residents shared their snow pictures with The Hancock News on Monday as kids and pets enjoyed the first snow day of 2025.
How to handle after-Christmas returns
by Geoff Fox With the Christmas rush over and all the presents have been given and opened, there might be a few of those gifts that have to go back to the store. The pants might be too small. A toy is missing pieces. The shirt might not be the[Read More…]