by Geoff Fox A new dance studio has opened in Hancock and the young lady who is running it just graduated this past May from Hancock High School. At just 18 years old, Chloe Wilson has opened Studio C at 53 West Main Street, next to Martha’s House, in Hancock.[Read More…]
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Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, August 17, through Sunday, August 23: August 17 911 hang up, 200 block Pennsylvania Avenue. Accidental. Service to advise, 400 block Whispering Wind Road. Subject advised. Parking complaint, Church Street. Owner moved vehicle. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area.[Read More…]
South Morgan Yard Party returns for Labor Day
A decades-old tradition in the southern end of Morgan County is returning this Labor Day weekend. South Morgan Volunteer Fire Company’s Annual Yard Party will be held on Saturday, September 5 starting at 1 p.m. Ham and chicken dinners will be served from a 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The[Read More…]
Executive Order could mean big things for Maryland forestry businesses
by Daniel Leaderman Members of Maryland’s forestry sector are celebrating a recent executive order they hope will give a much-needed boost to the industry – and help pave the way for broader use of innovative wood products. The order, signed by Governor Wes Moore in June, directs the state’s Department[Read More…]
Savage Highlands State Park – Maryland’s newest state park — to open August 28
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced they will officially open Savage Highlands State Park in Garrett County on Friday, August 28. The park will give increased access to tens of thousands of acres of state forest and natural areas. It will be managed as part of New Germany[Read More…]
Splash pad, lightning issue remains, roof project, and more
by Geoff Fox Last month, Councilman David Kerns raised the issue of public complaints when the town closes the splash pad for weather-related concerns. Those issues still remain a month later as Kerns said “people can’t use any common sense” when using the splash pad. He said if people would[Read More…]
Council votes to heat & cool Girl Scout meeting rooms in Town Hall, upgrade Kirkwood restroom units
by Geoff Fox Town officials last month agreed to make meeting rooms on the second floor of Town Hall more comfortable for those who use them regularly in all seasons. Council members had heard how the Girl Scouts room on the second floor of the community center needs an air[Read More…]
America’s 9/11 Ride roars through Hancock
If you were in town around 11 a.m. Friday morning and heard a steady rumbling, it wasn’t an earthquake, it was the sound of over 400 motorcycles making their way through town. In the past, the motorcycles would stay on Interstate 68 and Interstate 70 as they traveled to Washington[Read More…]
McCarty completes Basic Cadet Training for U.S. Air Force
by Geoff Fox Isidora McCarty of Hancock is going to be flying high pretty soon as she recently completed Basic Cadet Training for the United States Air Force. McCarty was in Basic Cadet Training from June 24 through August 5 and was accepted into the Air Force Academy on August[Read More…]
JustServe launches in Hancock, helps local organizations connect with volunteers
Local nonprofit, faith-based, school, government and community organizations looking for volunteers have a simple, free way to share their needs through JustServe.org and the JustServe app. JustServe is a volunteer-matching platform designed to help individuals, families and groups find meaningful service opportunities in their area or remotely. Organizations can post[Read More…]

