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Social Security benefits to increase 8.7 percent for 2023
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration has announced. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January. The 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with[Read More…]
EPA releases 2-year report on Chesapeake Bay cleanup effort
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the results of its evaluation of the Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions’ two-year milestones on October 4, noting that although most of the Bay states are not on track to meet the 2025 water quality restoration goals, 2022 saw new significant successes at the state level[Read More…]
Practice wood stove safety and Firewise measures to prevent home fires
By Kate Evans The cool, blustery autumn winds and falling leaves and branches can combine to create a higher risk of wildfires, especially when burning a wood stove to stay warm. With winter weather approaching, area residents are advised to follow these tips to heat their homes safely with wood[Read More…]
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Halloween Parade prepares to shine in diamond anniversary this year
by Geoff Fox After a two-year absence in 2019 and 2020 due to weather and a pandemic, the Hancock Rotary’s Halloween Parade made a triumphant return to Main Street last year and this year’s parade is already shaping up as a big celebration. This year marks the 75th anniversary of[Read More…]
Hancock Harvest Festival livens up Main Street
by Lisa Schauer Vendors and pedestrians lined the sidewalks along Main Street last Saturday, September 24 for the Hancock Harvest Festival. Handmade crafts, jewelry, food items and décor were on display for sale at the town’s annual fall street festival. Hancock in Motion sponsors the event. Proceeds go toward community[Read More…]
Fall trout stocking to begin across Maryland
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin fall trout stock in early October. The department will be stocking thousands of hatchery-raised brown, golden, and rainbow trout in select creeks, rivers, lakes and ponds across the state. Anglers are encouraged to sign up to receive stocking updates. Anglers can[Read More…]
Town ready to seek bids for splash pad
by Geoff Fox Town officials are officially moving forward for a splash pad in Widmeyer Park after not having a pool for over six years and continuous discussions about future water activities in the park. Councilman David Kerns wanted Town Attorney Ed Kuczynski to draw up an RFP , or[Read More…]
