by Geoff Fox The Washington County Gaming Commission awarded $2.5 million in allocations in its annual gaming fund distribution to the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, as well as 56 local charitable organizations. Three Hancock area organizations received a total of $42,500 from the Commission. Friends of Fort[Read More…]

­­­ by Geoff Fox The new pickleball and basketball courts in Widmeyer Park have become a new center of activity to the point the town has purchased equipment for pickleball equipment so people who don’t have the proper equipment can still use the courts. Town Manager Mike Faith said the[Read More…]

by Geoff Fox Hazel Dunn, the manager of the Senior Center at the Hancock Community Center and Town Hall, came before town officials during the August town meeting, asking for assistance in bringing more people to the center and pointing out the town needs its own senior center. Dunn said[Read More…]

The Washington County Planning Commission, in collaboration with the Department of Planning & Zoning, is holding a series of Public Information Meetings to discuss and gather input on the newly released Comprehensive Plan 2040. These meetings will provide an opportunity for citizens to actively participate in shaping the future of[Read More…]

by Geoff Fox What started as a hot, humid day in Hancock ended in a cool summer evening with people gathered to watch fireworks in Widmeyer Park. National Night Out, which was held last Tuesday evening, August 1, in Widmeyer Park, drew a large crowd to Hancock to enjoy music,[Read More…]