The Washington County Free Library’ s Summer Reading Club is underway with an ocean of possibilities. “Oceans of Possibilities” is the theme for the 2022 version of the annual club, which began June 1. Hancock Veterans Memorial Library will hold local events as part of the countywide reading club. The[Read More…]
School News
Sovine named WCPS superintendent
by Geoff Fox After narrowing their search to two candidates earlier this month, Washington County Public Schools has announced they have made a decision in who lead the district as superintendent. On Wednesday, June 22, during a special public meeting, WCPS announced Dr. David Sovine as the new Superintendent[Read More…]
Councilman suggests funding for possible school officer
by Geoff Fox With the recent shooting at an elementary school in Texas, Councilman Josh McCusker floated the idea to town officials about using funds from Harvest and using it to hire a school resource officer for the schools in Hancock. The idea comes after Officer Quentin Brown resigned earlier[Read More…]
Scholarship Fund a huge success
Seth Bivens was the recipient of the Herbert A. Young scholarship. Bivens was presented the award during the Hancock Band’s picnic last month by David Taylor Young and the Young family. photo by David Taylor Young This year’s recipient of the Herbert A. Young memorial scholarship was Seth Bivens and[Read More…]
County school board to host superintendent finalists
by Geoff Fox The Washington County Board of Education has narrowed its considerations for the next superintendent of Washington County Public Schools to two candidates. The BOE was to have concluding interviews and activities with both finalists yesterday, Tuesday, June 7, and today, Wednesday, June 9. Current Superintendent Boyd Michael[Read More…]
Hancock High School celebrates Class of 2022 in sunny commencement
by Lisa Schauer “We’re still here,” proclaimed Seth Bivens, class president, in his welcoming remarks at the 2022 annual commencement held on the football field at Hancock High School on Tuesday, May 31. In sweltering heat and without a microphone due to an equipment malfunction, Bivens and his fellow graduates[Read More…]
Howe wins top prize in essay contest, adds Maryland books to school collection
by Geoff Fox Last year, Chloe Howe was in the fourth grade at Hancock Elementary and entered an essay contest for the Canal Voices contest, which was sponsored by the C&O National Historic Park. Howe was recently named the winner of a $300 scholarship to be used at her school.[Read More…]
Awards pile up for Panther Band
The Hancock Panthers Marching band held their annual picnic and awards ceremony on May 25 in Widmeyer Park. Members of the band were recognized for a number of different awards for their work through out the year. The Hancock High School Panther Marching Band has been raking in the awards[Read More…]
Sheriff’s Office still seeking tips on April threats against school
by Geoff Fox The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating threats of violence made against Hancock Middle Senior High School on social media on April 19. Sgt. Carly Hose, SRO Supervisor and Public Information Officer for the Sheriff’s Office said anyone with information to the case are encouraged to[Read More…]
Southern Fulton graduation June 2
Southern Fulton’s Class of 2022 is holding their graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 2 at 6 p.m. Admission is by ticket only. Tyler Mosemann, the Valedictorian for the Class of 2022, will be delivering an address titled “Life is What You Make It.” He will be attending the University of[Read More…]
