BlackCat Music Cooperative filled the Hancock Performing Arts Center with spooky tales and Halloween musical favorites on Saturday, October 28 for a free community event. The evening kicked off with “HooDoo Bash,” an original play by Mike Kligerman, featuring actors and players from The Young Yukes, Laz Rapidaz, The TriState[Read More…]
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Businesses and non-profits hit by summer drought in Washington and nearby counties eligible for SBA loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has said federal Economic injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses in certain counties due to the drought conditions that began on August 29, 2023. The[Read More…]
PSP respond to fatal I-70 crash in Crystal Spring
by Geoff Fox The Pennsylvania State Police, along with fire and rescue units from three towns responded to a fatal vehicle accident on westbound Interstate 70 in the Crystal Spring area on Monday, October 30. According to State Police, the crash occurred as an unidentified vehicle was traveling westbound in[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of October 30-November 5: October 30 Disorderly conduct, 300 block North Pennsylvania Avenue. Dispute over too much wood on campfire. Subjects advised. Traffic hazard, area of Limestone Road. Tractor-trailer stuck. Gone on arrival, unable to locate. Alarm, first block[Read More…]
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Maryland asks residents to stomp & report spotted lanternflies
Spotted Lanternfly adults have emerged, pest experts say. Areas of the state are beginning to see an increase of this invasive pest. Residents of all counties in Maryland, with the exception of Harford and Cecil, are encouraged to report their sightings via MDA’s website. Just snap a picture and send[Read More…]
Food pantry set at high school
Hancock Middle-Senior High School will be holding their monthly food pantry on Tuesday, November 21, at 3:45 pm. Those who attend the food pantry can arrive whenever they want but are reminded to wait in their vehicles until the buses have pulled out of the school’s parking lot. Once the[Read More…]
Veterans Day Dinner
The Hancock United Methodist Church and community friends will be hosting their Annual Veterans Day Dinner on Saturday, November 11 from 12-3 p.m. at the Hancock United Methodist Church Upper Room, 170 W. Main Street, Hancock. This is to show appreciation for our honored veterans in the Tri-State area. For[Read More…]
Veterans Day assembly Friday
Hancock Middle-Senior High School will be holding their annual Veterans Day assembly this Friday, November 10, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the school’s auditorium. The assembly is open to the public. Hancock Panthers Band will perform patriotic music and there will be speakers addressing those in attendance.
Murphy honored for 45 years in Rotary
by Geoff Fox Dan Murphy has been a member of the Hancock Rotary for 45 years and was recently honored by the organization for those years of service. During their meeting on October 31, Murphy was surprised to be honored with The Paul Harris Fellow recognition, which acknowledges individuals who[Read More…]
