The Washington County Planning Commission, in collaboration with the Department of Planning & Zoning, is holding a series of Public Information Meetings to discuss and gather input on the newly released Comprehensive Plan 2040. These meetings will provide an opportunity for citizens to actively participate in shaping the future of[Read More…]
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Danielle Marie Simms
Danielle Marie Simms 1989-2023 Danielle Marie Simms, age 34, died suddenly on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in Huntington Beach, Calif. Born March 14, 1989 and residing in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. most of her life, she was the daughter of Julie and Robert Mills. She was a sweet, bright girl, a[Read More…]
National Night Out goes out on a bang
by Geoff Fox What started as a hot, humid day in Hancock ended in a cool summer evening with people gathered to watch fireworks in Widmeyer Park. National Night Out, which was held last Tuesday evening, August 1, in Widmeyer Park, drew a large crowd to Hancock to enjoy music,[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of July 31-August 6: July 31 Assisted EMS, 100 block Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, five stops. Service to advise, Hancock area. Subject advised. Suspicious vehicle, 200 block West Main Street. Assisted Maryland State Police, eastbound I-70. Subject on highway[Read More…]
Wellness walk
Potomac Valley Audubon Society will host a Wellness Walk at Sweet Run State Park on Tuesday, August 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Virginia’s newest state park is in our area and offers 10 miles of hiking to explore streams, spot wildlife, and imagine life there in a 19th century farming community.[Read More…]
Broadfording Road closed August 14-18
The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Broadfording Road. The bridge on Broadfording Road over Conococheague Creek will be closed between August 14-18 from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. daily to remove debris from under the bridge. The highway department apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and[Read More…]
Harrisburg man flown to hospital after accident
A Harrisburg, Pa., man was flown to an Altoona hospital after a motorcycle accident in Big Cove Tannery on Sun- day, July 23, around 11:21 a.m. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a 2012 Harley- Davidson Sportster motorcycle, driven by Claude E. Carman, 72, of Harrisburg, was traveling south on Great[Read More…]
Maryland woman guilty of role in international drug operation
Ana Ercilia Luna, age 38, of Hagerstown, pled guilty Thursday, August 3, to a drug conspiracy charge. According to court documents, Luna would assist drug customers at Top 3 Sources, a business in Hagerstown that was being used to distribute hundreds of grams of illegal substances. Luna also smuggled drug[Read More…]
Maryland Horse Industry Board accepting 2024 grant applications
The Maryland Horse Industry Board has announced they will begin accepting grant applications for the 2024 grant year. The goals of the grant program are to promote the Maryland equine industry by increasing public awareness and participation, advancing education and training, supporting and promoting equestrian events, programs, and activities, and[Read More…]
