This winter, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off the first comprehensive study of wild turkeys ever conducted in the state. State officials say the three-year research project aims to answer “many questions about factors potentially impacting turkey populations.” “Wild turkeys are an important game bird in[Read More…]
Sports
Lady Panthers lose non-conference match-ups
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers girls’ varsity basketball team hosted Hagerstown’ s Grace Academy Knights on Monday, December 19 for a non-conference game in Hancock High School’ s main gym. The Lady Panthers lost to the Knights 64-25 at home. Next, the Panthers traveled to Northern Garrett County on[Read More…]
Winter sports are heating up at Hancock High School
by Lisa Schauer The 2022-23 winter sports season is underway at Hancock High School, lead by athletic director Kermit Moyer. Hancock boys’ varsity basketball team (1-1) pulled out a win on the road 68-58 over Paw Paw in their season opener December 7, lead by head coach Ed Morris. Following[Read More…]
Hancock High School Boys Varsity Basketball Winter 2022-23 Schedule
Hancock High School Girls Varsity Basketball Winter 2022-23 Schedule
Pennsylvania Elks holds soccer shoot
Chambersburg Elks Lodge #600 Local held their Soccer Shoot on Sunday, November 20, at the Alumni Community Building in McConnellsburg, Pa. The players received decorations with their name and score on it and a medal for their placement. The Sheeder family donated two raffle items to help with cost of[Read More…]
League bowling scores
Bowling scores for the Tri-State Mixed on October 31: High scratch game: Mike’s Scrap Metal 502, Old Vets 494 and Git-R-Done 485. High scratch series: Mike’s Scrap Metal 1,475, Git-R-Done 1,382 and Old V ets 1,320. High scratch game men: Pete Coe 194, Jamie Stoner 193 and Daryl Comes 187.[Read More…]
Panthers’ volleyball team falls to Smithsburg in quarterfinals
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School varsity volleyball team wrapped up their regular season with a record of 3-12. Seniors Sarah Mellon and Josie Foltz have been selected to play in the Washington County Volleyball Showcase on December 10. The Panthers lost at home to Smithsburg 3-0 in the West[Read More…]
DNR says bear harvest boost in 2022 due to better weather, food conditions
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that hunters harvested 103 black bears during the state’ s 19th annual black bear hunt held October 24-29 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The harvest comprised 41 male and 62 female bears. An additional 10 bears (3 male and 7 female)[Read More…]
Maryland Junior Deer Hunt opens Nov. 12
Officials from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are encouraging experienced deer hunters to take advantage of the upcoming Junior Deer Hunting Days to introduce youth to hunting traditions and skills. The Junior Deer Hunt is open on private and designated public land in all counties on Saturday, November 12.[Read More…]
