Hancock’s Marching Band got parade watchers moving as they played holiday favorites in Berkeley Springs’ Winter Fest Parade on Saturday, December 2.
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Paving work to affect U.S. 522, I-70 and I-81
by Geoff Fox The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin several patching projects in Washington County next week and all pavement improvements should be complete by December 23, weather permitting. Starting Monday, December 3, the SHA will improve the driving surface on southbound US 522 at Limestone[Read More…]
Holiday Event Calendar
Friday, December 1 5-9 p.m. – Free Cocoa Crawl in downtown Berkeley Springs. Follow the Cocoa Crawl map to visit shops around Berkeley Springs. Saturday, December 2 2 p.m. – Free Children’s Christmas Movie, Saint Vincent de Paul Church. 5 p.m. – Seventh Annual Winterfest Parade through downtown Berkeley Springs.[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, November 20, through Sunday, November 26: November 20 Alarm, first block East Main Street. Checked ok. Suspicious other, alarm sounding Fleming Court. Malfunctioning smoke alarm left outside. Assist Pennsylvania State Police, Timber Ridge Road. Suspicious vehicle, checked[Read More…]
Outdoor winter container gardens
by Melinda Myers Add a bit of greenery to your front steps, window box or patio with a winter container garden. You’ll find all the ingredients you need at your local garden center, craft store, and maybe even a few in your backyard. Start with a walk through your yard[Read More…]
Dot Foods donates $25,000 worth of food to five area food pantries
The Dot Foods distribution center in Williamsport, recently made a sizeable donation to area food pantries. Through the company’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor program, the distribution center helped five area food pantries with products from Dot’s current inventory for a total donation of $25,000 worth of food and other necessities. The Neighbor-to-Neighbor recipient[Read More…]
What’s this winter going to be like? Well, it’s really anyone’s guess.
by Kate Evans If you’re wondering what kind of winter weather we’re going to have, it’s really hard to say. Colder days and night-time lows have been settling in on a regular basis now and that big four-letter word “snow” is lurking. Meteorologists can’t seem to agree on the long-term[Read More…]
ZED by Duane M. Abel
Christmas music program at Hancock Town Hall this Sunday
BlackCat Music Cooperative will feature an afternoon of holiday favorites this Sunday, December 3 at the Hancock Performing Arts Center beginning at 3 p.m. BlackCat Music Cooperative and The Hancock Arts Council are co-sponsoring the free community event that highlights the many talents of area residents and students and instructors[Read More…]
Christmas tree lighting tops off Hancock’s Miracle on Main Street
by Lisa Schauer Joseph Hancock Park was a natural setting for the town’ s annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 25, topping off Miracle on Main Street, a local holiday event produced by Main Street Hancock and Hancock in Motion. Dozens of local families and neighbors gathered for the[Read More…]
