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…]
Public Saftey
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…]
Motorists reminded to be cautious, follow school bus safety laws as students return to class
s thousands of students are heading back to class next week, Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety are reminding motorists to be alert as children are getting on and off school buses. In a typical school year, more than 600,000 Maryland students ride school buses in[Read More…]
FEMA urges families to build disaster preparedness into September
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2022 Theme for this preparedness month is “A Lasting Legacy.” “The life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a[Read More…]
PennDOT to hold public meeting and plans for U.S. 522 White Oak Run Bridge project
by Geoff Fox The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be holding a public meeting and plans display for the bridge on U.S. 522 (Great Cove Road) over White Oak Run on Monday, August 15, from 6-7 p.m. at the Bethel Township Municipal Building, 289 Long Hollow Road, in Warfordsburg.[Read More…]
First responders in Fulton County respond to “swatting” incident
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a false report incident in the Warfordburg area on August 1 that saw first responders respond to an alleged shooting on Bradshaw Road. Just after 1 p.m. on Monday, August 1, members of the Pennsylvania State Police- McConnellsburg, Needmore Volunteer Fire Department, and Emergency Medical[Read More…]
State data says Hancock has seen 883 confirmed cases of COVID
by Geoff Fox Two plus years into the COVID pandemic, and Hancock residents have had 883 confirmed cases of the respiratory virus. As of Monday, Washington County residents have reported 37,653 cases of the virus since reporting began in 2020. In Maryland, Montgomery County has had the most cases, sitting[Read More…]
Meritus Health mobile clinic to offer easy access for COVID vaccines
Since December of 2020, when COVID vaccines were first authorized for use, Meritus Health has provided the community it serves with more than 106,000 vaccinations. The health system continues to look for opportunities to improve access to the vaccine, and will be expanding the offerings of its mobile vaccine clinic,[Read More…]
PennDOT to hold public meeting, sharing display for I-70 ramp
by Geoff Fox PennDOT is developing plans for a project along Interstate 70 in the Amaranth area and will be holding a public meeting showcasing the project. The project being developed is for the I-70, Amaranth off-ramp bridge being replaced. The bridge carries the offramp over McKees Run and located[Read More…]
