by Kate Evans Falls on snow and ice can cause serious injuries like sprains, broken bones or concussions or worse during winter’s roughest patches. Many safety precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of slipping, tripping and falling for people of all ages – and they apply at any[Read More…]
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Indians top Lady Panthers on home court
The cross-river rivalry between Hancock and Berkeley Springs came to the Panther’s home court on Monday night during varsity girls basketball play, ending with an Indian win, 49-29. Hancock’s varsity girls are still looking for their first win this season, as they head into a busy week of court action.[Read More…]
Keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter
by Kate Evans Very cold weather presses many households to boost their heating output, to keep rooms comfortable and make sure plumbing doesn’t freeze. Heating pressure means the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning is much greater in the wintertime due to the use of gas-powered furnaces and sometimes alternative heat[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of January 15-21: January 15 Malicious destruction of property, 100 block West Main Street. Report to follow. Fraud, first block West Main Street. Subject advised. Alarm, first block South Street. Accidental, testing system. Parking complaint, first block East Main[Read More…]
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Stock up & think ahead to meet winter weather emergencies
by Kate Evans Sudden turns in winter weather or predicted storms can pose challenges to families and individuals, especially in rural areas. Taking some time to revisit emergency plans and check on supplies can take the bite out of winter weather emergencies. Families should be prepared for possible severe weather[Read More…]
Lombardi adds Paradoxes & Parables to book credits
by Geoff Fox Rev. Jack Lombardi has written eight books during his time at St. Peter’s and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hancock and Orleans, respectively, with each book being a reflection on different aspects of life through a religious lens. His newest book, Paradoxes & Parables: Metanoia Messages to[Read More…]
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Maryland fifth graders invited to submit Arbor Day poster entries
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards invite all Maryland fifth graders in private and public schools to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. The theme for 2024 is: “Trees Are Terrific…in All Shapes and Sizes!” to celebrate the importance of diversity of tree[Read More…]
Blaze at Flintstone home destroys structure, draws units from region
A fire destroyed a Flintstone house in the 13000 block of Scofield Road on Saturday night, January 20. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the fire call came in at 11:30 p.m. January 20, for a structure fire involving a single story, single-family residence with an attached garage. The[Read More…]
