by Geoff Fox Kids under the age of 18 in the Hancock area have another source of meals this summer as Washington County Public Schools has launched the Meal Machine. The van will be parked near the Lions Pavilion in Widmeyer Park Monday through Friday, from 12:30 p.m. until 1[Read More…]
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Maryland DNR to host Summer 2023 Es Mi Parque events
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the summer schedule for “Es Mi Parque” Spanish-language activity events at state parks throughout Maryland. The name, in English, translates to “It’s my park.” The Es Mi Parque program was launched by the Department of Natural Resources in 2016 as a pilot[Read More…]
Maryland’s hunting license fees to rise August 1
Those hunting in Maryland will see an increase in hunting license fees for the 2023-2024 season, which begins on August 1 and runs through July 31. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says legislation passed during the 2023 General Assembly will increase the price of hunting licenses and some associated[Read More…]
National Night Out will be August 1
Mark your calendars now for Tuesday, August 1, as the Town of Hancock and Hancock Police Department will be hosting National Night Out. Opening Ceremonies will begin the event at 6 p.m. that evening in Widmeyer Park. The event is a free community event with food, music, activities, and of[Read More…]
Science Guys present program at Hancock library June 21
The Science Guys of Baltimore will present a free program at the Hancock Library on Wednesday, June 21 from 3-4 p.m. to all ages. They will explore the laws of attraction and revulsion, what brings us together and what keeps us apart, through electromagnetism. “Test your strength with our electromagnet[Read More…]
Historical Society to place memorial birdbath at Town Hall, churches offer help to town
by Geoff Fox Former Mayor and current President of the Hancock Historical Society Dan Murphy came before town officials during the June 13 town meeting to ask if the Historical Society would be able to erect a birdbath at Town Hall in memory of a local photographer. Murphy said Sam[Read More…]
Barge Bash returns to C&O Canal with colorful splash
by Geoff Fox After almost a decade absence, the Barge Bash made a return to the C&O Canal and Hancock on Saturday, June 17, under blue skies. Main Street Hancock and the Hancock Arts Council sponsored the 2023 relaunch of the Barge Bash. Things kicked off around 2 p.m. in[Read More…]
State calls back $1 million from Hancock
by Geoff Fox In the last budget by former Governor Larry Hogan, the Town of Hancock had been budgeted $1 million for a revival of Main Street, Town Manager Mike Faith said Greenwill has assured the town the money will be available, just not right now. Mayor Roland Lanehart, Jr.[Read More…]
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Maryland farm cover crop sign-up period to open June 21
The annual sign-up period for the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Cover Crop Program will take place from June 21 through July 17 at soil conservation district offices statewide. The grant program provides farmers with cost-share assistance to offset seed, labor, and equipment costs to plant fall cover crops to protect[Read More…]
