by Geoff Fox Students at Hancock Middle-Senior High School got an up-close look at first responders’ equipment and how it’s used, and learned more about how to become a firefighter in the area. Firefighters from Hancock and Little Orleans and EMS from Hancock were at the school on Thursday, May[Read More…]
Public Saftey
Hancock Police Report May 12-18
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, May 12, through Sunday, May 18: May 12 Alarm, 200 block West Main Street. Building checked ok. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. Four stops. Service to advise, 200 block East Main Street. Subject advised. Suspicious person, 200 block[Read More…]
Fire Marshal warns of social media trend posing risk to school electronics
by Geoff Fox The school year is drawing to a close, but a trend on social media has started making the last month a little more dangerous for students and schools. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a warning, alerting people to a new social media trend where[Read More…]
DNR reminds public of cold water safety as air temps rise
Paddlers and small boat operators should use extreme caution on the water this spring, say Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials. With rising outdoor temperatures on the way as winter ends, the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean, and Maryland’s rivers and lakes aren’t as quick to warm. While[Read More…]
County lifts burn ban
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners lifted the countywide burn ban on Friday, April 4. The ban, which was enacted due to dry conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, is no longer necessary following recent rainfall and improved environmental conditions. Residents may now resume open-air burning in compliance[Read More…]
Company 5 introduces new tanker to Hancock
by Geoff Fox Hancock Volunteer Fire Department brought home their newest piece of apparatus last Wednesday, April 2, when Tanker 5 rolled onto Fulton Street and in front of the fire station. The new tanker replaces Engine Tanker 53 in Hancock’s fleet. On Sunday, April 6, Engine Tanker 53 was[Read More…]
Washington County burn ban remains in effect
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has said that the countywide burn ban remains in effect for the second full week. Officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and reevaluate the ban on Friday, April 4 to determine if it should be lifted or extended further. Continued dry conditions[Read More…]
County burn ban remains in place
Washington County will keep their county-wide burn ban in effect for at least another week due to ongoing dry conditions and a forecast with minimal rain, county officials announced on Monday. Officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and reassess the ban on Monday, March 31, to determine if it[Read More…]
Washington County reinstates burn ban effective immediately
The Washington County Office of Emergency Management, by order of the Board of County Commissioners, announces that the countywide burn ban is reinstated effective immediately due to increased fire risk and dry conditions. All outdoor burning is strictly prohibited and will remain in effect for a minimum of one(1) week.[Read More…]
Little Orleans house destroyed by fire
A fire destroyed a house in Little Orleans the morning of Monday, January 27, just after 8:30 a.m. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshall, Jerry Miller discovered the fire at the two-story residence in the 11200 block of Price Road in Little Orleans. The Fire Marshall did not say[Read More…]