by Geoff Fox About 50 cars filled Widmeyer Park for the Hancock in Motion “Hancock Hometown Cruisin” last Sunday, June 19. The car show was fun for those big and small and the weather was clear and breezy for those who came out to enjoy the displays. There were prizes[Read More…]
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Maryland kicks off Park Quest 2022: Parks for Pollinators
Join the Maryland Park Service as we kick off the 15th anniversary of this popular program with a variety of pollinator-themed quests in Maryland State Parks. Birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, small mammals, and bees are all pollinators. They visit flowers to drink nectar or feed off of[Read More…]
ZED by Duane M. Abel
Historian to speak on Custer’s last stand
On the 146th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, award-winning author and military historian Steve French will present an illustrated talk that will examine the background to the battle, the fight, its aftermath and role in popular culture. French will speak on Sunday, June 26 at 2[Read More…]
Martha’s House will host Father’s Day event
Martha’s House and the Hancock Police Department will host a dinner and movie to celebrate Father’s Day on Friday, June 17. The movie being shown is “Courageous” with a recommended viewing age of 10 years and over. Tickets are free but must be obtained ahead of time at the Interfaith[Read More…]
ZED by Duane M. Abel
At the crossroads: Hiking community descends on Hancock Trails Day
Rangers from Maryland Department of Natural Resources enlightened visitors on the Western Maryland Rail Trail, exhibiting relics found along the trail, including hardened coal cinders from a steam engine and a glass tube from a telegraph pole. by Lisa Schauer photos by Lisa Schauer Hundreds of hiking enthusiasts descended on[Read More…]
License-free fishing days this Saturday and July 4
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold license-free fishing days on Saturday, June 11, and Monday, July 4. “Maryland’s annual license-free fishing days offer anglers a unique opportunity to explore the state’s diverse fishing without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration,” said DNR officials. On these[Read More…]
Summer Festival to benefit Shriners Hospital for Children
by Geoff Fox The Ali Ghan Shrine of Cumberland are holding a Summer Festival this Saturday, June 11 in Cumberland with proceeds to benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children locations. These hospitals provide service to the clients of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington County. First Lady Sonya Cooper Lathropis, wife of[Read More…]