Hancock girls varsity softballers did their best to catch up to the Forbes Road Cardinals last Friday, April 26 as the Cardinals stockpiled seven runs in the opening inning of play. Despite a rally in the second and sixth inning, the Panthers couldn’t regain their footing and lost 16-6 on[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of April 22-28: April 22 Assisted EMS, 200 block East Main Street. Subject transported to hospital. Personal injury accident, first block East Main Street. Report to follow. Assisted EMS, 6000 block Sensel Road. Subject transported to hospital. Traffic enforcement,[Read More…]
County launches “Love Historic” campaign
In honor of Historic Preservation Month in May, Washington County is excited to announce the launch of the “Love Historic” campaign. The campaign invites citizens to share photos of their favorite historic buildings in Washington County to be featured on the county’s website and social media platforms. To participate in[Read More…]
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Debris removal continues at downtown building site
by Geoff Fox Clean-up at the site of a building collapse last month is continuing as crews from Allegany Wrecking and Salvage have torn down the interior of 55 West Main Street and removing the debris. About four loads of debris is hauled away each day, due to state and[Read More…]
John Philip True
John Philip True 1957-2024 John Philip True, age 66, of Hancock, Md., passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at his residence. Born Monday, June 3, 1957, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of John W. True and the late Gretchen Truax True. Phil was a graduate of Hancock High[Read More…]
Alton Lee Rinard
Alton Lee Rinard 1947-2024 Alton Lee Rinard, age 76, of Hancock, Md., died on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his home. Born August 18, 1947 in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Alton William and Martha Pauline Potter Rinard. He was faithful to the House of God[Read More…]
Four businesses hold grand opening in the heart of Hancock
by Lisa Schauer A grand opening was held at 109 W. Main Street in Hancock on Saturday, April 27 to mark the opening of four new businesses. “We didn’t choose Hancock. Hancock chose us,” declared Rachael Truitt, owner of Country Scents Candles, with husband Sammy Truitt, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.[Read More…]
Light, tree damaged by wide load through town
by Geoff Fox A light pole in front of 56 West Main Street and tree in front of 52 West Main Street were damaged when a wide load was coming through town. The globe on top of the light pole was broken and shattered as a wide load tractor-trailer was[Read More…]
Allen trial set to begin next week
by Geoff Fox The trial of a Hancock man accused of a 2022 murder is set to begin next Monday, May 6, at 9:30 a.m. in Washington County Circuit Court with Judge Mark K. Boyer presiding. The trial of Everett J. Allen is set to run through Friday, May 10.[Read More…]
