Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area will host tourism industry professionals to learn and connect with peers at their annual Tourism Summit on Thursday, August 3, at the Evergreen Heritage Center in Mt. Savage, Allegany County, Maryland. This year’s summit will focus on improving visitor experience for sustainable tourism. Concurrent sessions[Read More…]
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Birdbath dedicated in memory of town photographer
The Hancock Historical Society recently installed a birdbath at Hancock Town Hall and Police Department in memory of local photographer Sam Judge who passed away on May 11. Historical Society President Dan Murphy presented the birdbath to Mayor Roland Lanehart, Jr. and Town Manager Mike Faith recently. Judge had been[Read More…]
Three boat ramps temporarily close this summer at C&O Canal
This summer, the National Park Service (NPS) will close three boat-ramps at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park to replace three vehicle bridges. The Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp (mile 30.8), Dargan Bend Recreation Area boat-ramp (mile 64.9) and the Fifteen Mile Creek Campground boat-ramp (mile 140.8) will close in[Read More…]
Bomb threat shuts down section of Main Street, nothing found
by Geoff Fox A section of Main Street from Williams Street to Church Street was closed to traffic as first responders did a sweep of a residence in search of a reported bomb on Sunday evening, July 23, just before 8 p.m. The initial call for service came in as[Read More…]
Rachel JoAnn Bishop
Rachel JoAnn Bishop 1940-2023 Rachel JoAnn Bishop, formerly of Hancock, Md., entered into the arms of Jesus on July 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn was born on July 15, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Johnny and Helen Johnson and her stepfather, Ted Munson. JoAnn[Read More…]
John Russell Robinson, Sr.
John Russell Robinson, Sr. December 20, 1945-July 11, 2023 John Russell Robinson, Sr., age 77, of Kapolei, Hawaii passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, July 11, 2023. Born on December 20, 1945 to James Russell Robinson and Grace Agnes Snyder in Hancock, Maryland. He graduated from Hancock High[Read More…]
Quintel Maleak Jackson
Quintel Maleak Jackson 2004-2023 Quintel Maleak “Bubbie” Jackson, age 19, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in West Chester, Pa. Born March 21, 2004 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of William Patrick Jackson of Wheeling, W.Va. and Crystal Gale Vanorsdale of Berkeley Springs. He[Read More…]
Potomac River seeing “unusual dryness” the last few months
by Kate Shunney The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin issues monthly water supply reports on the Potomac River’s water supply for the DC Metro area and general conditions for the length of the river. Their July 6 and July 12 “Water Supply Outlook” reports that in the Washington[Read More…]
Town to negotiate with cell company over lease arrangements, gets new sign & sound equipment
by Geoff Fox American Towers, a global tower company that provides innovative infrastructure solutions to enable 5G networking, has been leasing town property near the wastewater lagoons for some time and the renewal option for their contract comes up this October. The overall agreement runs through 2033. The contract, which[Read More…]
Maryland Fishing Report: Freshwater Fishing
from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources The special trout management waters in western Maryland are offering some challenging but exciting fishing this week. Most of these areas have excellent populations of trout because they are catch-and-release only and many are restricted to artificial flies and fly-casting tackle. Flows are[Read More…]
