For the 10th year, Hancock Helping Hands will be once again helping students in need get ready to head back to school. On Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., organizers will be providing free backpacks filled with school supplies, free personal care items, free household care items,[Read More…]
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Hancock Little League announces winners of Annual Homerun Derby
Heavy hitters made their mark during the Hancock Little League annual Homerun Derby last week. League officials released this list of winners: Softball 10 year old Softball – Caelyn Hohn (5) 11 year old Softball – Jayden Hess (1) 12 year old Softball – Mikaela Sexton (1) JR Softball –[Read More…]
Courts are ready for playing
PVAS and partners offer youth nature programs
Join the Potomac Valley Audubon Society (PV AS) for free drop-in summer camp activities. These programs will include story-time, crafts, games and more. Most programs will last about one hour and are best for elementary school-aged youth, though all are welcome. This event is free and open to the public.[Read More…]
Cardin says NDAA investments are important for Md. & national security
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), the second-ranking Democrat of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chairman of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 (NDAA), which the Senate approved on Thursday, July 27, by a bipartisan 86-11 vote.[Read More…]
Maryland black bear hunt lottery now open for 2023 season
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the 2023 black bear hunt lottery. Successful applicants will receive a permit valid for the 6-day hunting season open October 23-28 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. “The annual bear hunt, now in its 20th year, is an[Read More…]
Cohill celebrates 25 years leading ISC
by Geoff Fox Whenever there has been an issue in town where a person or family needs assistance, they’ve been able to turn to Interfaith Service Coalition for that assistance. And whenever they came to the ISC offices, there’s been one person who has been there to help them through[Read More…]
Sales tax holiday coming up in Maryland and West Virginia
by Lisa Schauer Back-to-school shoppers in Maryland and West Virginia will enjoy a sales tax holiday on popular items this month. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced a statewide sales tax holiday in effect on certain items purchased from Friday, August 4 through Monday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m. During[Read More…]
“What can the county do to help…?” Hancock officials ask commissioners to assist with town challenges
by Kate Shunney Hancock town officials weren’t shy about handing Washington County Commissioners a list of requests for money, help and creative solutions during last Tuesday’s commission meeting at the Hancock Town Hall. County officials travel to the municipalities each year to hold business meetings, hear about local concerns and[Read More…]
James Walker Proffitt, Sr.
James Walker Proffitt, Sr. 1933-2023 In Loving Memory of James Walker Proffitt, Senior. James “Jim” Proffitt, a dedicated Army veteran, a double Purple Heart and triple Cluster recipient, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on July 28th, 2023. He was born on January 8th, 1933 into the Proffitt[Read More…]
