With January being Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Maryland State Police are urging the public to recognize potential warning signs to reduce the chances of others becoming victims in the future. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, a child is trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation every two minutes[Read More…]
Public Saftey
Hancock Fire Department gets wildland fire protection grant
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service announced the awarding of Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants to 53 volunteer fire departments in 15 counties across the state. The projects to be funded help volunteer fire companies enhance their wildland fire protection in rural communities. Hancock Volunteer Fire Department[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police reported the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, December 5, through Sunday, December 18: December 5 Check well-being 200 block West Main Street. Warrant Service. Warrant served on Kiersten Yeakle, 25, of Hancock. Accident. Property. 200 block West Main Street. December 6 Accident. Property damage[Read More…]
Mobile home destroyed in Hancock brush fire, barn burns in Flintstone
by Geoff Fox What started as a brush fire on Webb Lane east of Hancock turned into a structure fire that claimed a mobile home on Sunday, November 20. The call came in shortly after noon Sunday for a field fire threatening a structure. A neighbor discovered the fire. When[Read More…]
RSV makes early appearance this season, poses threat to young patients
Public health officials have already seen an increase in respiratory viruses affecting children and infants this season, and recommend precautions to stem the spread to others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert for Rhinoviruses (RSV) and Enterovirus (EV) last month, saying doctors and nurses[Read More…]
Practice wood stove safety and Firewise measures to prevent home fires
By Kate Evans The cool, blustery autumn winds and falling leaves and branches can combine to create a higher risk of wildfires, especially when burning a wood stove to stay warm. With winter weather approaching, area residents are advised to follow these tips to heat their homes safely with wood[Read More…]
“Move Over” law expands to all vehicles on Maryland roadways
The Maryland State Police are reminding motorists that beginning October 1, the “Move Over Law” in Maryland expanded to require motorists to make a lane change or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying warning signals – including hazard warning lights, road flares, or other caution[Read More…]
Health officials say it’s time for flu shots & COVID booster
by Kate Evans It’ s almost time for flu season to start and COVID-19 cases are increasing in the area. Protect yourself and family by getting your annual flu shot soon, public health officials say. They are recommending getting a COVID-19 vaccination or updated COVID booster shot at the same[Read More…]
Hancock first responders will get new portable radios under $1.9 million FEMA grant
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners announced the Division of Emergency Services, in collaboration with Potomac Valley Volunteer Fire Company, was awarded a “Regional” Assistance for Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for $1.9 million. The funds are to be used by various volunteer fire and EMS[Read More…]
The future of parking has arrived Parking kiosks to replace meters downtown
By Geoff Fox By now, you’ve probably seen a number of tall gray boxes spring up along Main Street and the parking lot by BuddyLou’s. Those boxes are kiosks that will be replacing parking meters throughout town. A company by the name of Pango installed the kiosks and has ownership[Read More…]
