Nearly two dozen emergency agencies responded to a small brush fire that grew to encompass more than 10 acres on the northern end of Sleepy Creek Mountain last Wednesday, April 24. More than 50 firefighters, many relying on rough-terrain vehicles, made access to the fire from subdivision roads near Spruce[Read More…]
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“Women on the Water” fishing & boating DNR workshop offered May 9
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls aged 12 and older, at Seneca Creek State ParkonMay9from4p.m.to 7 p.m. New or returning boaters and anglers can receive Information about boating education and opportunities, followed[Read More…]
Panther boys pick up win against Forbes Road
The Hancock baseball team took advantage of a lack of batting success by the Forbes Road Cardinals last Friday, April 26 to build up a win for their late season, topping Forbes Road 6-1. Junior Blair Ray batted in two of those runs, with Tyler Clingerman, Shawn Thomas, Chandler Buskirk[Read More…]
Panthers fall to Forbes Road
Hancock girls varsity softballers did their best to catch up to the Forbes Road Cardinals last Friday, April 26 as the Cardinals stockpiled seven runs in the opening inning of play. Despite a rally in the second and sixth inning, the Panthers couldn’t regain their footing and lost 16-6 on[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of April 22-28: April 22 Assisted EMS, 200 block East Main Street. Subject transported to hospital. Personal injury accident, first block East Main Street. Report to follow. Assisted EMS, 6000 block Sensel Road. Subject transported to hospital. Traffic enforcement,[Read More…]
County launches “Love Historic” campaign
In honor of Historic Preservation Month in May, Washington County is excited to announce the launch of the “Love Historic” campaign. The campaign invites citizens to share photos of their favorite historic buildings in Washington County to be featured on the county’s website and social media platforms. To participate in[Read More…]
ZED by Duane M. Abel
Debris removal continues at downtown building site
by Geoff Fox Clean-up at the site of a building collapse last month is continuing as crews from Allegany Wrecking and Salvage have torn down the interior of 55 West Main Street and removing the debris. About four loads of debris is hauled away each day, due to state and[Read More…]
John Philip True
John Philip True 1957-2024 John Philip True, age 66, of Hancock, Md., passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at his residence. Born Monday, June 3, 1957, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of John W. True and the late Gretchen Truax True. Phil was a graduate of Hancock High[Read More…]
Alton Lee Rinard
Alton Lee Rinard 1947-2024 Alton Lee Rinard, age 76, of Hancock, Md., died on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his home. Born August 18, 1947 in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Alton William and Martha Pauline Potter Rinard. He was faithful to the House of God[Read More…]
