A Silver Spring, Md., man reported no injuries after a vehicle accident along Interstate 70 in Fulton County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred on May 25, just after 3 p.m. along the interstate in the Warfordsburg area as Kevin P. Garvey, 48, was headed east near the[Read More…]
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Making a dent in the drought
Rainy weather over the Memorial Day weekend may have dampened outdoor events and postponed cookouts, but the precipitation added up to offset recent drought conditions in the region. Local residents reported varying rainfall, depending on their location, ranging from 3.5 to 7 inches of rain over five days. On Memorial[Read More…]
What’s hot in the movie theaters for Summer 2026?
by Geoff Fox Each summer, there’s a long schedule of movies that are released during the summer where studios try to pull you in from the heat and sit back in the air-conditioned theater and enjoy the latest blockbuster. This summer, it’s no different as there are a number of[Read More…]
Hancock firefighters to receive silver medal
by Geoff Fox Two members of the Hancock Volunteer Fire Company will be receiving silver medals for their heroism during a flash flood last year. On Thursday, June 4, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 10th annual Public Safety Awards at the Community Volunteer Fire Company[Read More…]
Bluegrass group to perform at church
The Country Bluegrass Pickers will be performing at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Mercersburg on Sunday, June 7. The group will provide special music, which is sponsored by the Mt. Zion Union Cemetery Association, at the annual Homecoming Service beginning at 10 a.m. The service is held once a year[Read More…]
PA welcome center open again
Westbound travelers on Interstate 70 no longer have to wait until Breezewood to stretch their legs or use the restroom as the welcome center in Warfordsburg has reopened. For nine months, the welcome center has been closed due to PennDOT installing a new water treatment system. After the long wait,[Read More…]
Victoria Vox to perform at BlackCat
Award winning singer/songwriter, Victoria Vox, is bringing her tour back to the East Coast with a performance scheduled at BlackCat Music Cooperative in Berkeley Springs on Friday, May 15. Vox will be conducting a workshop, at 5 p.m. followed by a concert at 7 p.m. Vox is a one-woman show,[Read More…]
Maryland Dept. of Commerce releases public economic survey
Maryland’s Department of Commerce has released a economic survey seeking public input about the future of economic initiatives and economic growth. “Maryland has long been a place of innovation, opportunity, and economic strength. With a highly skilled workforce, strategic location, and thriving industries, our state is well-positioned for continued growth[Read More…]
Panthers softball ends regular season on two game skid, fall in playoffs
by Geoff Fox The Hancock Panthers softball team ended their season last Monday, May 4, in a game just up Interstate 70 in Warfordsburg against the Southern Fulton Indians where they fell 7-3. The season came to an end last Thursday, May 7, against Mountain Ridge when the ladies fell[Read More…]
Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, April 27, through Sunday, March 3: April 27 Service to advise, first block Blue Hill Road. Subjects advised. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. Two stops. April 28 Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office, first block Blue Hill Road. Eviction.[Read More…]
