by Geoff Fox A Hancock Easter tradition will continue next Friday, April 7, as parishioners from various churches take to the street for the annual Cross Walk. The Cross Walk starts at 10 a.m. in Widmeyer Park, travel along Main Street and up Church Street to the final destination of[Read More…]
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Community Easter Egg Hunt to be held Saturday
Families will fill Widmeyer Park this Saturday, April 1 for the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt in Hancock. Registration for youth egg hunters starts at 1 p.m. and ends at 2 p.m., when different age groups will begin their rush for colored prizes. Children registered for the hunt will also[Read More…]
Art in Bloom fundraiser returns to Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
It’s almost time for Washington County Museum of Fine Arts’ best-smelling fundraiser of the year: Art in Bloom. Hosted by Hagerstown Garden Club, 10 garden clubs and 16 individuals will participate in Art in Bloom March 24-26. This year marks the 19th year of the spring-themed celebration of art and[Read More…]
New spring event coming together for May
by Geoff Fox Hancock In Motion is going to bring a new event to Widmeyer Park this May and is looking for vendors. The Family Spring Fling will be Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Widmeyer Park. There will be crafters, vendors, organizations, kids activities, food[Read More…]
Spring-like weather pops between bursts of winter chills
Hancock Arts Council to host free Variety Show
The Hancock Arts Council is hosting a free entertainment show at the Hancock Town Hall on Sunday, February 26. The event is open to the public and begins at 2 p.m. A wide range of acts will be performing, including: belly dancers, marimba, singing cats, Celtic fiddle w/bagpipes, The Ukeclectric[Read More…]
Library to host lecture series
The Washington County Free Library will start their Spring edition of the McCauley Lecture Series with an exploration of Washington County’s less-known history, legend and lore on Monday, March 6 at 7p.m. Author James Rada, Jr., will share tales of the mythical Snallygaster, the county’s last hanging, the “Second Battle[Read More…]
Maryland Midwinter Waterfowl Survey shows increase in diving ducks
In early January, aerial survey teams of pilots and biologists from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) made visual estimates of the ducks, geese, and swans along most of the state’s Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River, and Atlantic coast shorelines. This year, the teams counted about 632,200 waterfowl, which was[Read More…]
Centenarian celebrated at War Memorial
by Lisa Schauer Caregivers and residents at War Memorial Hospital’s extended care unit gathered to celebrate one resident’s 100th birthday on Monday, February 13. Surrounded by family members, John Kielek, 100, formerly of Baltimore, was enjoying a birthday lunch of pepperoni pizza, sheet cake and Sprite in the unit’s decorated[Read More…]
Timeless love songs are classic soundtrack of Valentine’s Day
by Kate Evans With Valentine’s Day coming up, here are some classic love songs to put on that playlist to get in the mood with your special someone, or on your own. Modern music offers a lot of new choices, but these classic tunes are a timeless soundtrack for romance.[Read More…]
