According to the new NOAA Climate Prediction Center, which just became live last month, June’s excessive heat has the capability to lead to a regional rapid onset drought. “Also known as a flash drought, these events are tied to extreme temperatures and other variables that quickly soak up available moisture,”[Read More…]
Public Notice
Temporary detour on Creek Road
by Geoff Fox The Washington County Division of Engineering announced a temporary detour on Creek Road beginning Thursday, June 27, through Friday, June 28, due to bridge construction improvements conducted by the State Highway Administration contractor Triton Construction, Inc. The detour will be between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. In[Read More…]
Town makes preliminary approval for use of antique mall property as cannabis processing facility
by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney Hancock town officials have said a local zoning appeals committee has made preliminary approval for a change in use for 266 North Pennsylvania Avenue to allow for operation of a cannabis processing company there. That location is the Hancock Antique Mall, owned by Dan[Read More…]
Hancock now has speed signs
by Geoff Fox If you’ve driven west on Main Street or east on High Street lately, you may have noticed a digital sign with “Your Speed” on it and flashing lines or your speed. These signs were recently installed on the speed limit sign at the old car wash on[Read More…]
Register to vote by April 23 to vote in May primary
by Kate Shunney Maryland residents have until next Tuesday, April 23 to register to vote, update their registration or change their party affiliation before the May 14 primary election. Citizens who are residents of Maryland and who will be 18 years old by the next general election are eligible to[Read More…]
Special town meeting planned for discussion of splash pad bid
by Geoff Fox Town officials have scheduled a special town meeting for next Tuesday, March 26 to further discuss a splash pad in Widmeyer Park. Council members opened a lone sealed bid for the water recreation project during their March 12 town meeting. Only one bid, from Splash Pad USA[Read More…]
County Commissioners adopt new building and electrical codes for Washington County, set public informational meetings
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, February 27 adopted the 2021 Building Code and the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) for Washington County. They will become effective July 1, 2024. “To ensure transparency and provide valuable information to the public regarding the new building code,” county officials[Read More…]
Smithsburg chosen as third early voting location for county Hancock doesn’t make cut for ‘24 early voting site
by Geoff Fox The Washington County Board of Elections has announced the three sites for early voting in the 2024 election. Despite earlier consideration, Hancock is not one of those locations. Last Wednesday, February 28, the Board of Elections announced three locations for early voting in the upcoming primary election.[Read More…]
School to hold food pantry on February 20
Hancock Middle-Senior High School will be holding their monthly food pantry on Tuesday, February 20, at 3:45 p.m. The food pantry is held on the third Tuesday of each month during the school year through May in the school’s cafeteria. Those who attend the food pantry can arrive whenever they[Read More…]
Hancock Police searching for information on missing woman
Hancock Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Tina Marie Diehl, 50, was last seen in Hagerstown in December 2023. Officer Shawn Faith told The Hancock News on Monday that Hagerstown was the last time and place Diehl’ s parents had seen her. Her parents[Read More…]
