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…]
Public Notice
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…]
Town Manager reflects on 2023 progress, looks ahead to new year with “positive outlook”
by Geoff Fox There were a lot of projects and events for the Town of Hancock over the course of 2023. Town Manager Mike Faith allowed us to join him as he looked back at how the town managed 2023 and what 2024 have in store for Hancock. Last year,[Read More…]
Invasive spotted lanternfly continues to expand its range; pest officials ask for public’s help
by Kate Evans The invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) continues to expand its range as it threatens fruit trees, hardwood trees and crops in many states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The insect was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. The spotted lanternfly was first sighted in Berkeley[Read More…]
Washington Co. free scrap tire day Oct. 14
The Washington County Department of Environmental Management announces that there will be a free scrap tire day on October 14, from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Forty West Landfill. This event is provided for Washington County residents only and there is no charge to drop off up to 10 tires[Read More…]
Broadfording Road closed August 14-18
The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Broadfording Road. The bridge on Broadfording Road over Conococheague Creek will be closed between August 14-18 from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. daily to remove debris from under the bridge. The highway department apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and[Read More…]
