by Geoff Fox During a meeting in Hagerstown on Tuesday, April 28, the Board of County Commissioners agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the county’s Department of Emergency Services (DES) to keep Hancock Rescue Squad operational. County officials decided to take the step to get the[Read More…]
Public Saftey
Police look for public’s help in finding rock-throwing suspects
by Geoff Fox Hancock Police are looking for the public’s help in looking for exterior camera video from along Pennsylvania Avenue from Saturday, March 21 in order to track down individuals suspected of hurling rocks at passing cars. Police are asking residents in the area of Pennsylvania Avenue with Ring[Read More…]
Police department weighing proposals for new body cameras, tasers
by Geoff Fox Hancock Police could be getting new body cameras and tasers once town officials select which company will provide the equipment. Because Councilman Josh McCusker was not present at the March meeting due to illness, so officials didn’t vote on the agenda item. Sgt. Shawn Faith said the[Read More…]
Camper destroyed by fire
by Geoff Fox A camper was destroyed last Wednesday night, February 25, as a result of a space heater mishap. The 30-foot unoccupied camper was parked at a residence along South Street when it caught fire. Ten firefighters from Hancock Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched at 10:47 p.m. and had[Read More…]
Physicians urge caution as whooping cough cases continue to rise
Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or whooping cough, so they can take precautions and seek treatment, when necessary, to avoid further spread of the infection. Since early November, the number of identified cases of whooping cough in the West Virginia[Read More…]
Winter and cold weather pose risks for individuals living with dementia
reprinted with permission from West Virginia Daily News As winter continues, colder temperatures, snow, ice and early nightfall can pose serious risks for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. For their caregivers, the season brings added stress and challenges in ensuring their loved ones remain safe. “People living with[Read More…]
Skunks in Washington County test positive for rabies; public should exercise caution
The Washington County Health Department has confirmed that several skunks submitted for testing in Washington County have tested positive for rabies. Anyone who may have had contact/exposure with any skunks in Washington County, from October to the present time, should contact the Washington County Health Department at 240-313-3210. Exposure is[Read More…]
Prepare for late fall and winter driving with these safety reminders
by Lisa Schauer Winter will be colder than normal in Morgan County this year, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The coldest periods will occur in mid- and late December, early and late January, and early February, while the most snow will arrive in late December, late January, early and[Read More…]
Fire Marshal investigates fires in Hancock, Flintstone
by Geoff Fox The Maryland State Fire Marshal recently investigated fires in Hancock and Flintstone causing a total of $60,000 in damage. The first fire occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, on Sable Run Road in Hancock. According to fire officials, the owner was charging a lithium[Read More…]
Kidnapping post raises alarms, police say investigation doesn’t show evidence of public threat
by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney Hancock Police found no evidence of a potential kidnapping in town after an investigation on Tuesday, September 30 and shared their assessment of a situation that grabbed attention locally following a social media post by a local parent. Police confirmed they had received a[Read More…]
