by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock is asking residents to keep an eye out for contractors or companies connecting to the fire hydrants in town without authorization. In a social media post on Thursday, August 27, the town said each summer there are individuals drawing water without permission and[Read More…]
News
Knights of Columbus to honor first responders, 9/11 responders at special Mass
The Knights of Columbus Council 12191 will be holding their second annual Blue Mass next Thursday, September 10, at 6 p.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Berkeley Springs. The Blue Mass will be honoring, recognizing, and praying for first responders from Morgan County, Washington County (Hancock), and[Read More…]
Halloween Parade is creeping up, time to plan entry
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Rotary’s 79th annual Halloween Parade is coming up at the end of October and the public is asked to consider what entry they might like to add to the regional tradition. The parade will be held Wednesday, October 28, beginning at 7 p.m. A rain[Read More…]
Online threat triggers police response to Hancock schools
by Geoff Fox Classes at schools in Hancock have been in session for one week and already there has been a social media post threat referencing the school. According to a social media post by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, police concluded an investigation yesterday morning, Tuesday, September 1, into[Read More…]
Studio C dance opens in Hancock
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…]
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…]
