Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of Attorneys General and cities in moving to intervene in lawsuits challenging decisions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that authorize California to establish regulations that would speed the adoption of zero-emission trucks and reduce emissions from fossil fuel-powered[Read More…]
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Maryland Natural Resources Police remind Marylanders to practice water safety
Maryland’s boating and swimming season is in full swing and the Maryland Natural Resources Police is urging Marylanders to take proper precautions to ensure safe enjoyment of Maryland’s waterways this summer. So far this year, Maryland Natural Resources Police have responded to more than five boating-related deaths and eight non-boating[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of July 10-16: July 10 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, two stops. Property damage accident, first block Taney Street, hit and run. Information taken. Malicious destruction of property, first block West Main Street. Information taken. 911 hang-up, 1300 block Fulton[Read More…]
Water line extension to BFS could begin in September
by Kate Shunney & Geoff Fox Washington County Commissioners approved on July 11 a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Hancock and Bruceton Farm Services (BFS) to help fund the extension of an 8-inch water line to the new Hancock travel plaza. Each party to the agreement will pay[Read More…]
Town officials approve timeline for wastewater facility
by Geoff Fox Town officials voted 3-0 to approve the schedule for moving ahead with improvements to the town’ s wastewater facility during the July town meeting. Only Councilmen Josh McCusker, David Kerns, and Patrick Norris voted on the question. Richard Strong was not in attendance. Town Manager Mike Faith[Read More…]
County Commission to meet in Hancock July 25
The Washington County Commissioners will be holding one of their public meetings at the Hancock Town Hall on Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend if they have question or comments for the commissioners. The meeting agenda will[Read More…]
Council looks to revive old pool bathhouse for public use
by Geoff Fox The Hancock park bathhouse that had been used for the old pool is getting a new life as a restroom and bath facility for bikers. Right now, the bathhouse is closed and fenced off. Faith said Public Works could fix leaks and replace the meter at the[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report July 3-9
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of July 3-9: July 3 911 hang-up, Resley Street. Unfounded. Personal accident, Pennsyl- vania A venue/Roger Street. Information taken. Lost/found property, Hancock area. Subject ad- vised. Service to advise, 100 block West Main Street. Sub- ject advised. Noise complaint,[Read More…]
Guitar legend Bill Kirchen performs this Saturday at BuddyLou’s
by Kate Evans Bill Kirchen, legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter, will be performing at BuddyLou’ s in Hancock on Saturday, July 15 at 6 p.m. Attendance is first come, first served. Kirchen was a founding member of Commander Cody and His Lost Airmen, who he played with from around 1964-1976. For[Read More…]
When can we splash? Town splash pad still just a plan
by Geoff Fox In 2018, speaking as a citizen, former Mayor Dan Murphy made one of the first mentions of the Town of Hancock operating a splash pad instead of building a new pool. A few years later, that discussion intensified as officials started looking into grants for a splash[Read More…]
