Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) Fire Department (Station 35) announced it has acquired a 2004 Crimson Spartan Unit. This highly-specialized vehicle features a wide array of on-board rescue tools and equipment. Known as “Unit 35”, this truck is expected to greatly enhance HGR’s ability to respond in a timely manner to[Read More…]
Public Saftey
Interior collapse of dilapidated building on Main Street draws first responders & search teams
by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney A reported collapse of the interior of a building on Main Street in Hancock drew first responders from Hancock, Washington County, and Montgomery County on Monday morning, March 25, around 11 a.m. The building, located at 55 West Main Street, is owned by Kenneth[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report this week
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, February 19, through Sunday, February 25: February 19 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, one stop. Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. Assist Maryland State Police, eastbound 1-mile marker I-70. Unable to locate vehicle. February 20 Service to[Read More…]
Prevent wintertime falls with these safety tips
by Kate Evans Falls on snow and ice can cause serious injuries like sprains, broken bones or concussions or worse during winter’s roughest patches. Many safety precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of slipping, tripping and falling for people of all ages – and they apply at any[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, January 1, through Sunday, January 7 January 1 Alarm, 200 block West Main Street. Accidental by employees. Trespassing, first block Blue Hill Road. Subjects left the property. 911 hang up, Rayloc Drive. Unfounded. Disabled vehicle, 100 block[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, December 18, through Sunday, December 31: December 18 Suspicious vehicle, 200 block West Main Street. Vehicle towed by business. Property damage accident, hit and run. 200 block West Main Street. Still under investigation. Theft in progress,[Read More…]
Hancock fire officials & State Farm focus on Fire Prevention
Hancock Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” This year’ s campaign, which ran October 8-14, worked to educate families about simple but important[Read More…]
Hagerstown Regional Airport emergency drill alert
Hagerstown Regional Airport, in collaboration with Washington County Government and Washington County Office of Emergency Management, announces that a simulated aircraft emergency disaster exercise will take place on Saturday, October 7, from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. This exercise will provide an invaluable opportunity for participants to assess and enhance emergency response[Read More…]
Heat and dry conditions fed Hancock brush fire
by Geoff Fox About 30 firefighters from multiple fire departments in the tri-state area responded to a brush fire on Millstone Road on Wednesday, September 6. According to Hancock Fire Chief Robert Hoopengardner, the call came in at 2:24 p.m. that afternoon. A post from Hancock Volunteer Fire Company on[Read More…]
Public meeting on Service Dogs: Rights, Access & Laws in Maryland
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights will host an online public meeting on Monday, July 24 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss the rights and laws related to service animals in Maryland. Other sponsors of the meeting include the Maryland Department of Disabilities, The Mid-Atlantic CDC Center, the[Read More…]
