by Geoff Fox A new event is being planned for Hancock this coming May where bikes – pedal, electric, and motor alike – and their riders will be blessed before the riding season gets into full gear. Jackie Daley, owner of Jackie’s Trail Rentals, and Interfaith Service Coalition Director Debbie[Read More…]
Lifestyle
Start seeds indoors to get a jump on spring
by Lisa Schauer Even if the snow is still falling outside, we can dream of warmer days, and plan for bigger harvests by bringing the joy of gardening indoors. Seed starting holds many advantages for gardeners, including cost savings, hardier plants, and access to a wider variety of heirloom vegetables[Read More…]
Passing the icy giants
Last week’s brief ice storm frosted this lane of pines near Little Orleans, and Justin Mellott captured the sparkling scene.
Chocolate lovers like… no, love … Valentine’s Day
by Trish Rudder For lovers of chocolate, Valentine’s Day not only celebrates the love of your life, but it not so secretly demonstrates a day that acknowledges the rich, dark sweetness of chocolate for those of us who enjoy it. Here are some recipes that allows you to enjoy luxurious[Read More…]
United Methodist Church to host free veteran & senior dinner
The Hancock United Methodist Church is inviting veterans and seniors, along with a guest, to enjoy a free ham potpie dinner on Saturday, February 8, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the church’s Upper Room. Green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, and a homemade dessert will be served alongside the ham[Read More…]
More pictures from last week’s snowstorm
Your snowy scenes
Readers and local residents shared their snow pictures with The Hancock News on Monday as kids and pets enjoyed the first snow day of 2025.
How to handle after-Christmas returns
by Geoff Fox With the Christmas rush over and all the presents have been given and opened, there might be a few of those gifts that have to go back to the store. The pants might be too small. A toy is missing pieces. The shirt might not be the[Read More…]
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts releases calendar of events for January 2025
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown has announced their exhibits and activities set for January and beyond. Exhibitions Through January 12: “Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e” — Japanese woodblock prints by famed artists and decorative items illuminate the lives of women during the Edo[Read More…]
Hancock Lions Club hosts annual community Christmas dinner at the Legion
by Lisa Schauer Seventeen turkeys were roasted, carved, served and delivered, along with all the trimmings, to around 300 people for a complementary community Christmas dinner hosted by the Hancock Lions Club at Hancock American Legion Post 26 on Saturday, December 21. For over 20 years, the Hancock Lions Club[Read More…]
