by Lisa Schauer & Geoff Fox Hancock got its first junior order of the Lions and Lioness Club, arguably the town’s most active civic organization, with the organization, induction of members, and installation of officers of the Hancock LEO Club at Hancock Middle Senior High School on Friday evening, May[Read More…]
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2023 school year coming to a close
by Geoff Fox When the school year started in August 2022, the end of the year was far away, but it’s getting closer as both Hancock schools and Southern Fulton schools begin the final countdown until summer break. Seniors at Southern Fulton will have their graduation at 6 p.m. on[Read More…]
Allen court date set for end of October
by Geoff Fox After a February trial date for Everett Allen was cancelled, the man accused of killing a Hancock man in 2021 will finally stand trial. Allen has been charged with the murder of his roommate, Eddie Smith. According to online court documents, Allen’s trial will begin at 9:30[Read More…]
Interact Club gets books into hands of younger readers
The Hancock Interact Club recently collected gently used books for their literacy service project. The group understands the importance of getting books into the hands of the youth, and them having the ability to own their own books instead of always borrowing them from a library. The goal was to[Read More…]
Panthers’ boys’ varsity baseball team wraps up the season 4-12
by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School’s varsity baseball team hit the dugout for the last time of the sea- son on Thursday, May 11 in Brunswick, losing 0-10 to the Brunswick High School Railroaders. With just 13 players and three staff members, including head coach Rocky Wills, the Panthers ended[Read More…]
Empire Cheer brings home championship rings again
Plant giveaway this weekend
by Geoff Fox The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be giving away plants this Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church located at 200 Douglas Street in Hancock thanks to local growers and members of church. Should there be rain, the event[Read More…]
Students to take part in Prom Promise
by Geoff Fox This Thursday, May 18, juniors and seniors at Hancock High School will be learning the dangers of too much partying after their prom, which is Saturday evening. On Thursday morning, folks driving by the high school may notice some activity at the school involving first responders and[Read More…]
Editorial: Farewell to Sam Judge
We at The Hancock News were very sorry to learn of the passing of Sam Judge on May 11. Sam was a champion of Hancock and was tireless in photographing the town’s activities, visitors and people, from big events to everyday life. His efforts to create and run the Hancock[Read More…]
COVID public health emergency ends, but disease remains
by Kate Evans On May 5, the World Health Organization cancelled its designation of COVID-19 as a public health emergency. The United States also removed its designation of COVID-19 as a public health emergency on May 11, more than three years after it was first instituted. However, health officials say[Read More…]
