by Geoff Fox The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints outside of Hancock held their second annual Festival of Trees last weekend with 20 organizations and businesses bringing in and decorating trees for the event. There were also over 40 nativity scenes on display as well. Organizer Wendy Weller[Read More…]
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Santa holds Elf University at Martha’s House
by Geoff Fox As a kid, did you ever want to be one of Santa’s elves at Christmas time? If so, Martha’s House is holding Santa’s Elf University this Saturday, December 14, for those kids who want to become one of Santa’s special helpers. Elves must be registered to take[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of November 25-December 7: November 25 Orchard Ridge Road, assist EMS. Subject transported by ambulance. 200 block Pennsylvania Avenue, service to advise. Subject ringing doorbell. Hancock area, traffic enforcement, three stops. November 26 Grand Street, check well being. Subject[Read More…]
Cacapon Mountain fire burns over 130 acres
by Kate Shunney West Virginia’s Division of Forestry is continuing to monitor the status of a mountain fire that has burned over 130 acres of forest on the western face of Cacapon Mountain. On Monday afternoon, Regional Forester Rosey Santerre called the fire “100% contained” following extensive response from fire[Read More…]
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Local households help town with lead, copper survey
by Geoff Fox Back in August, the Town of Hancock asked residents to participate in a federal lead and copper survey concerning the water connections to their houses. The survey was to be completed by October 1. Town Manager Mike Faith said the town met the goal with 87 out[Read More…]
Street work to come, town hall roof replaced
by Geoff Fox Anyone who has driven on Main Street near Roland’ s Garage may have noticed a portion of the street has been cut and repaved, leaving a noticeable bump in the road. The westbound lane of Main Street in that area isn’t as bad as the eastbound lane.[Read More…]
C&O Canal monitoring vegetation in Hancock prism
by Geoff Fox Over the last few years, there has been vegetation growth within the C&O Canal basin between Church Street and the U.S. 522 bridge ranging from lily pads closer to the bridge to American lotus blossoms in the basin along Canal Street. Now that winter is getting closer,[Read More…]
Natural Resources Police toy drive underway for holiday season
Donations for Maryland’s Natural Resources Police annual toy drive are now being collected to benefit the national Toys for Tots. Gifts will be accepted at seven Maryland Walmart retail stores and online through Amazon. The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” holiday gift drive[Read More…]
Christmas flowers have a lasting beauty & a special history
by Kate Evans Flowering plants that have long been associated with the Christmas season can brighten your home at the holidays with their brilliant colors. Some flowers have special symbolism while others derive their Christmas significance from legends or myths. Poinsettia The most well-known Christmas flower is the poinsettia, which[Read More…]
