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.

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…]