John Maloney of Columbia, Maryland, stopped on his way to Sideling Hill Creek State Park to get a few shots along the Potomac River covered in a thick blanket of fog Thursday morn- ing, October 19. The US 522 bridge was not visible from the boat ramp and the island[Read More…]
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Maryland asks residents for input on MARC train future, including rail extensions into Western Maryland
Washington County residents are being asked to provide input on the Maryland Transit Administration MARC Growth and Transformation Plan. An online survey asks about residents’ preferences and priorities for mass transit by the Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) Train Service. Among the questions are whether there should be more weekend[Read More…]
A little Hocus Pocus on Main Street
by Lisa Schauer Martha’s House and the Interfaith Service Coalition screened a free Halloween movie on Saturday evening, October 21, along with hot dogs, popcorn, s’mores, hot cocoa, and giveaways for local families gathered at Martha’s House on Main Street in Hancock. The event had been set for Friday outdoors[Read More…]
Donna Sue Forquer
Donna Sue Forquer 1965-2023 Donna Sue Forquer, Little Orleans, Md., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Born June 11, 1965, in San Diego, Calif., Donna was a wonderful person who you could count on to put a smile on your face and make you laugh. She would do[Read More…]
Cynthia Ann Perry
Cynthia Ann Perry Cynthia Ann Perry, 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Cynthia attended school in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. She worked as a home healthcare aide. Cindy loved her church and the friendships formed there. She is survived by two sons, Robert Montgomery from Edgewater,[Read More…]
Panthers sting Hundred Hornets for Homecoming overtime victory
Hancock roared to life on their home field for a Homecoming crowd on Friday, October 13, showing Panther fans what they had come for – a tenacious battle ending in victory. The Panthers topped the Hundred (W.Va.) Hornets 28-22, settling the final score in overtime play. This was the Panther’s[Read More…]
Social Security benefits will rise 3.2% in 2024
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January. More than 66 million Social Security beneficiaries[Read More…]
Hancock fire officials & State Farm focus on Fire Prevention
Hancock Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” This year’ s campaign, which ran October 8-14, worked to educate families about simple but important[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of October 9-15: October 9 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, one stop. Suspicious person, 100 block West Main Street. Gone on arrival and unable to locate. Check well being, 100 block Fairview Drive. Subject checked okay. Alarm, 100 block Rayloc[Read More…]
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