Starting Thursday, August 21, drivers on Interstate 70 in Fulton County will begin to experience delays due to PennDOT paving the interstate. PennDOT is warning drivers to expect minor delays along the interstate during the project. From August 21 through September 5, the westbound right lane and shoulder of I-70[Read More…]
Public Saftey
Maryland shooter qualification sessions set for managed deer hunters
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has posted its schedule of shooter qualification sessions for the 2025 season, with more than 20 sessions at 10 locations across the state from June through December. These events allow hunters to take the necessary proficiency test required to obtain a Shooter Qualification Card[Read More…]
Tractor trailer fire shuts down I-70
An early morning tractor trailer fire on eastbound I-70 on Tuesday shut down both lanes at the 9 mile marker, detouring commuter traffic onto Route 40 and through Clear Spring. According to the Hancock Volunteer Fire Company, firefighters were on the scene shortly after 4:30 a.m. to knock down the[Read More…]
Andrew Edward Orebaugh
Andrew Edward Orebaugh 1924-2025 Andrew Edward Orebaugh, age 101, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born July 4, 1924 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Samuel Edward and Grace[Read More…]
Stay safe on the road on your bicycle by staying alert with good equipment
by Kate Evans As summer progresses, more individuals and families on bicycles are seen on the road. A large percentage of crashes involving bikes can be avoided if motorists and cyclists follow the rules of the road and watch out for each other, according to information from the National Highway[Read More…]
Students learn first-hand about first responders’ work, equipment and challenges
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…]
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…]
