Lifestyle
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…]
Hancock trick or treat set for October 28
There will be ghouls, princesses, superheroes, and other characters hitting the streets on Friday, October 28, in Hancock. Hancock town officials set Trick or Treat night for Friday, October 28, from 6 until 8 p.m. Trick or Treat is usually held near the holiday and that Friday is the closest[Read More…]
Hancock goes Medieval at annual festival
by Lisa Schauer Joseph Hancock, Jr. Primitive Park was the site of Hancock’s annual Medieval Days celebration last Saturday, September 24. Local families and visitors stopped to look and listen as living historians reenacted European life during the Medieval period, also known as the Middle Ages, from about 500 to[Read More…]
Mountains of Bluegrass & Praise event set at Coolfont on October 1
by Kate Evans The Morgan County Homeless Coalition and the Morgan County Clergy Association are sponsoring a Mountains of Bluegrass and Praise event on Saturday, October 1 from 1-5 p.m. at Coolfont Resort at the pavilion. The event is free. The Homeless Coalition, which provides services in Morgan County and[Read More…]
Medieval Days returning to Hancock later this month
by Geoff Fox Saturday, September 24, and Sunday, September 25, Hancock will be taking a step back in time as Sir Geoffrey’s group, La Belle Compagnie, will be returning to Joseph Hancock Park as part of the Harvest Festival. The event will be open to the public from 11 a.m.[Read More…]
Washington Co. Farm of the Year nominations sought
The Washington County Department of Business Development announces nominations by the public are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 Washington County Farm of the Year. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage embedded in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all farms[Read More…]
