by Lisa Schauer The third annual Two-Mile Music Fest was held on a picture-perfect Saturday, August 2 at Kirkland Park in Hancock. Headlined by Nashville’s Adam Calvert, and featuring performances by Zac Grace and Jake Groft, the festival was a celebration of contemporary country music. A car show drew admirers[Read More…]
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Frederick County angler sets new Maryland state record for false albacore
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized Jack Dorman of Mt. Airy as the new state record holder for false albacore (Euthynnus alletteratus) in the Atlantic Division. Dorman’s 26.0-pound catch surpasses the previous record of 23.5 pounds that was just set earlier this month. Dorman, 22, was fishing[Read More…]
CAMP JOY: 34 Years of faith, sweat and service
by Nancy Wheeler It’s a tradition that never grows old—because it’s built on mission. For 34 summers, CAMP JOY has brought together the spirited energy of nearly 100 teens and seasoned adults to repair homes, renew hope, and strengthen community ties throughout the tri-state region. During the week of July[Read More…]
Stay safe on the road on your bicycle by staying alert with good equipment
by Kate Evans As summer progresses, more individuals and families on bicycles are seen on the road. A large percentage of crashes involving bikes can be avoided if motorists and cyclists follow the rules of the road and watch out for each other, according to information from the National Highway[Read More…]
Hancock Class of 1980 holds reunion
The class of 1980 from Hancock High School celebrated their 45th reunion on Saturday, July 12 at Buddy Lou’s Restaurant. They were honored to have two former teachers and many others to celebrate with them. Pictured, front row from left, are: Jim Hoopengardner (teacher), Mary Vivian (Young) Thomas, kneeling Donna[Read More…]
Community square dance draws string band fans
by Lisa Schauer Square dancers and audience members were treated to a free performance by Wind Dance String Band at the Hancock Performing Arts Center in town hall on Sunday, July 13. The band played traditional dance tunes, while Leslie Devine-Milbourne called the moves at the community square dance. Light[Read More…]
String Band to play for free concert & dance Sunday
Dust off you dancing boots and join the Hancock Arts Council for a free square dance on Sunday, July 13 at 2 p.m. in the Hancock Performing Arts Center at Town Hall 126 W High Street, Hancock. Live music will be provided by the Wind Dance String Band and light[Read More…]
Exline Iris Gardens offering beauty & renewal for more than half a century
by Jim Ross special to The Hancock News Year after year, every May, as I approached the 522 Bridge to Hancock to my left and River Road to my right, I saw “Exline Iris Garden” and “Iris” signs along the roadside. I wanted to follow the signs, but there was[Read More…]
Hancock youth campers meet children’s book author, hear reading of her first book
by Geoff Fox On Monday morning, June 23, kids in the Adventures in Friendship program at Martha’s House got to learn how a local author and illustrator created Remi the Dino. Hannah Wolfe of Needmore sat in on the camp telling the kids how she came up with the dinosaur.[Read More…]
Washington County kicks off annual Ice Cream Trail
by Geoff Fox Washington County government has launched the 2025 Washington County Ice Cream Trail once again and offering residents and visitors a delicious way to explore the county. The event started last Tuesday, June 3, and runs until Monday, September 22, which is the last day of summer. The[Read More…]
