Christmas music magic It never fails each year that listening to Christmas songs from the past and present guides me to a place of treasured holiday memories and a renewed love for the season. We all know the feeling of dread that can accompany Christmas and New Year’s — decorations[Read More…]
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Health officials seeing surge in “triple threat” of respiratory illnesses
by Kate Evans Health officials continue to worry about an onslaught of respiratory illnesses – COVID-19, seasonal influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) – during this holiday season. There has been a wave of respiratory illness in West Virginia, Maryland and nationwide. Health officials have continued to urge everyone to[Read More…]
Hancock – the new Paris?
Hancock’ s iconic red bridge over the C&O Canal appears to be taking over where Paris left off. On the bottom rung of the steel bridge, several locks are attached to the railing and each other. The practice of snapping a lock onto a public bridge as a symbol of[Read More…]
Trees planted at elementary school
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New Commissioners sworn in
The newly-elected Board of County Commissioners officially began their four year term on Tuesday, December 6, with a swearing-in ceremony at Washington County Circuit Court. The Honorable Judge Brett R. Wilson officiated the ceremony. Kevin Tucker, clerk of the Circuit Court, led the swearing-in of the commissioners. The 2022-2026 Board[Read More…]
Winter sports are heating up at Hancock High School
by Lisa Schauer The 2022-23 winter sports season is underway at Hancock High School, lead by athletic director Kermit Moyer. Hancock boys’ varsity basketball team (1-1) pulled out a win on the road 68-58 over Paw Paw in their season opener December 7, lead by head coach Ed Morris. Following[Read More…]
Hancock High School Boys Varsity Basketball Winter 2022-23 Schedule
Maryland fifth graders can enter 2023 Arbor Day poster contest
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards have announced that all Maryland fifth graders in private and public schools are eligible to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. The theme for 2023 is: “Trees Are Terrific…and Cool our Communities!” All entries must be delivered[Read More…]
Hancock High School Girls Varsity Basketball Winter 2022-23 Schedule
