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…]
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…]
