Charles Edward Socks 1932-2022 Charles Edward Socks, “Pap Socks,” 90, Hancock, Md., passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born March 13, 1932, in Fairplay, Washington County, Md., he was the son of the late John and Freda Socks, and the widower of[Read More…]
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Hancock High School celebrates Class of 2022 in sunny commencement
by Lisa Schauer “We’re still here,” proclaimed Seth Bivens, class president, in his welcoming remarks at the 2022 annual commencement held on the football field at Hancock High School on Tuesday, May 31. In sweltering heat and without a microphone due to an equipment malfunction, Bivens and his fellow graduates[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report, May 23-29
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of May 23-29: May 23 Parking complaint on West Main Street. Warning issued. Assault investigation follow-ups on East Main Street. Case is still under investigation. Traffic complaint in the 100 block of East Main Street. Unable to locate. 911[Read More…]
Howe wins top prize in essay contest, adds Maryland books to school collection
by Geoff Fox Last year, Chloe Howe was in the fourth grade at Hancock Elementary and entered an essay contest for the Canal Voices contest, which was sponsored by the C&O National Historic Park. Howe was recently named the winner of a $300 scholarship to be used at her school.[Read More…]
Hancock fire company, Red Cross install free smoke alarms in “Sound the Alarm” effort
Members of the Hancock Fire Department and Red Cross volunteers worked together on May 21 to install free smoke alarms in local homes. The American Red Cross Greater Shenandoah Valley Chapter partnered with Ben Hoopengardner, Deputy Fire Chief, and the Hancock Fire Department to bring Sound the Alarm to Hancock[Read More…]
Voters can register to vote online
The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) is encouraging eligible voters interested in casting a ballot in July’s primary election to register to vote online. SBE is also urging those who are already registered to confirm their latest district and polling place information using the online voter lookup tool. The[Read More…]
Awards pile up for Panther Band
The Hancock Panthers Marching band held their annual picnic and awards ceremony on May 25 in Widmeyer Park. Members of the band were recognized for a number of different awards for their work through out the year. The Hancock High School Panther Marching Band has been raking in the awards[Read More…]
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Sheriff’s Office still seeking tips on April threats against school
by Geoff Fox The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating threats of violence made against Hancock Middle Senior High School on social media on April 19. Sgt. Carly Hose, SRO Supervisor and Public Information Officer for the Sheriff’s Office said anyone with information to the case are encouraged to[Read More…]
Southern Fulton graduation June 2
Southern Fulton’s Class of 2022 is holding their graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 2 at 6 p.m. Admission is by ticket only. Tyler Mosemann, the Valedictorian for the Class of 2022, will be delivering an address titled “Life is What You Make It.” He will be attending the University of[Read More…]
