This spring, the University of Maryland Extension (UME) will hire a new cohort for ‘Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships,’ for the summer of 2024. The University of Maryland Extension received a grant on April 15, 2021, endowed by the United States Department of Agriculture and sponsored by[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of January 29-February 4: January 29 911 hang-up, 200 block Douglas Street. Unfounded. Alarm, first block South Street. Accidental. Missing person, 200 block West Main Street. Missing adult Tina Marie Diehl. Report to follow. Alarm, first street South Street.[Read More…]
IRS Criminal Investigation urges taxpayers to protect themselves this tax season
IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) dedicates 70% of its time and resources to investigating tax crimes that include questionable refund schemes, return preparer fraud, abusive tax schemes, and more. This tax season, CI is cracking down on schemes that victimize U.S. taxpayers. “Tax crimes surge during filing season because criminals steal[Read More…]
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Hancock Lioness Lions Club February events
by President Jeanne Ward Open mic and dance feartuing the Silver Creek Band held at the Hancock Community Center at 126 W . High Street, Hancock on Saturday, February 17. Guest are welcome to join in with the singing. Take instrument if you have one or just listen. There will[Read More…]
Fulton County Development Authority donates to medical center’s scholarship program
School to hold food pantry on February 20
Hancock Middle-Senior High School will be holding their monthly food pantry on Tuesday, February 20, at 3:45 p.m. The food pantry is held on the third Tuesday of each month during the school year through May in the school’s cafeteria. Those who attend the food pantry can arrive whenever they[Read More…]
County taking nominations for Youth Meritorious Awards
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners welcomes the community to participate in recognizing outstanding young individuals through the Youth Meritorious Award. This prestigious award acknowledges exceptional achievements in scholastics, leadership, community service, and other positive contributions. The nomination period is now open, and school staff, coaches, scout leaders, and[Read More…]
Town Council to meet Feb. 13
Hancock town officials will be holding their monthly town meeting Tuesday night, February 13, at 7 p.m. in the Hancock Town Hall and Community Center. There will also be reports from departments and committees such as police, Public Works, and others. There will also be a chance for citizens to[Read More…]
Hancock senior center closes briefly during retirement transition
by Geoff Fox If you drove by the Town of Hancock digital sign on Pennsylvania A venue last week, you may have noticed the Hancock Senior Center panel said the facility was temporarily closed. The reason for the temporary closure was the retirement of manager Hazel Dunn and the Commission[Read More…]
