by Geoff Fox Councilman David Kerns has heard back from two companies in regard to the proposed splash pad for Widmeyer Park. Kerns said Splash Pad USA and Rain Pad got back to him about how to do sizing for the future splash pad. Kerns told the two companies most[Read More…]

by Geoff Fox A piece of artillery that exploded during an early portion of the Battle of Gettysburg is now in possession of the Hancock Historical Society thanks to a re-enactor and metal detector. Clarence Martz, who had set up a Civil War encampment in Joseph Hancock Park in September,[Read More…]

Town of Hancock officials have released a schedule for trash pick up for Burgmeier’ s, the trash collection company contracted by the town, for the upcoming holiday season. In the newsletter, Burgmeier’ s said they are closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and[Read More…]

Fire and rescue companies from multiple states responded to Casper Road in Hancock last Thursday, November 16 for a fully-involved structure fire that ultimately destroyed a family home. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire was reported by the homeowner Charles Conley around 1 p.m. on[Read More…]

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports that hunters harvested 103 black bears during the state’s 20th annual black bear hunt held October 23-28 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The harvest consisted of 40 male and 63 female bears. An additional nine bears (four male and five female)[Read More…]

by Geoff Fox Students and people from the community gathered in the Hancock Middle-Senior High School auditorium last Friday, November 10, to honor those who answered the call of their nation and fought for our freedom. The annual Veterans Day Ceremony kicked off at 11 a.m., which is the time[Read More…]