by Geoff Fox A Christmas season tradition in Hancock once again will help those in need during the holiday season, with support from businesses and residents of Hancock. Christmas For Others is set to assist 60 families and 33 individuals in the Hancock area with clothes, food, and toys in[Read More…]
News
First weekend of buck season opens in Maryland with higher harvest
Hunters reported harvesting 10,864 deer on the opening weekend of the 2023 Maryland firearm season from November 25-26, according to data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The overall deer harvest was 7% higher than last year’s. In 2022, hunters took 10,159 deer during the opening weekend. The[Read More…]
Panther band brings Christmas tunes to Winter Fest
Hancock’s Marching Band got parade watchers moving as they played holiday favorites in Berkeley Springs’ Winter Fest Parade on Saturday, December 2.
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
