by Kate Evans Very cold weather presses many households to boost their heating output, to keep rooms comfortable and make sure plumbing doesn’t freeze. Heating pressure means the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning is much greater in the wintertime due to the use of gas-powered furnaces and sometimes alternative heat[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of January 15-21: January 15 Malicious destruction of property, 100 block West Main Street. Report to follow. Fraud, first block West Main Street. Subject advised. Alarm, first block South Street. Accidental, testing system. Parking complaint, first block East Main[Read More…]
ZED by Duane M. Abel
Stock up & think ahead to meet winter weather emergencies
by Kate Evans Sudden turns in winter weather or predicted storms can pose challenges to families and individuals, especially in rural areas. Taking some time to revisit emergency plans and check on supplies can take the bite out of winter weather emergencies. Families should be prepared for possible severe weather[Read More…]
Lombardi adds Paradoxes & Parables to book credits
by Geoff Fox Rev. Jack Lombardi has written eight books during his time at St. Peter’s and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hancock and Orleans, respectively, with each book being a reflection on different aspects of life through a religious lens. His newest book, Paradoxes & Parables: Metanoia Messages to[Read More…]
Icy Potomac
Maryland fifth graders invited to submit Arbor Day poster entries
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards invite all Maryland fifth graders in private and public schools to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. The theme for 2024 is: “Trees Are Terrific…in All Shapes and Sizes!” to celebrate the importance of diversity of tree[Read More…]
Blaze at Flintstone home destroys structure, draws units from region
A fire destroyed a Flintstone house in the 13000 block of Scofield Road on Saturday night, January 20. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the fire call came in at 11:30 p.m. January 20, for a structure fire involving a single story, single-family residence with an attached garage. The[Read More…]
Edward E. Lewis
Edward E. Lewis 1943-2024 Edward E. “Ed” Lewis, age 80, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Ed was born on September 8, 1943, in Hancock, Md., the son of the late Fred H. and Hilda Jean Thompson[Read More…]
Daniel Gene Stahle
Daniel Gene Stahle 1974-2024 Daniel Gene Stahle, 49, of Zachs Ridge Road, Warfordsburg, Pa.; passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at home. He was born on July 10, 1974 in Everett, Pa.; a son of Gary and Sara “Sandy” (Ward) Stahle of Warfordsburg. Along with his parents he is[Read More…]
