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…]
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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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Town takes steps to declare old Weaver’s to be surplus property, accept proposals for its future use
by Geoff Fox Town officials held a public hearing to determine if the property at 77 West Main Street, formerly known as Weaver’s Restaurant, was needed for a public purpose or to be sold. The property was purchased by the town on June 22, 2023, from King Tut, LLC. The[Read More…]
Fall hunting seasons open, opening soon for small game & turkey
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other small game seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. Some of these species offer generous seasons and bag limits and are abundant throughout Maryland. “Although many hunters focus on deer[Read More…]
