by Kate Shunney The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) immediately pausing any construction or retrofitting of a warehouse near Williamsport, Maryland into a mass detention center for immigrants whose legal status is in question. On February 23, 2026, Maryland Attorney[Read More…]
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Calm after the storms
After a gloomy day last Wednesday, March 11 that brought rain and storms through the region, a calming haze floated above the Potomac River at the Hancock boat ramp just as the sun was setting. photo by Geoff Fox
ZED comic strip March 18
Hancock Police Report March 9-15
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, March 9, through Sunday, March 15: March 9 Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 600 block Quaker Creek. Warrant service. Service to advise, 200 block West High Street. Subject advised. Parking complaint, first block East Main Street. Vehicle[Read More…]
Hancock first responders recognized by county for healthy outcome in cardiac call
by Geoff Fox Hancock first responders were recognized for their lifesaving efforts on March 6 by the Washington County Division of Emergency Services, in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Office and Meritus Medical Center. Local ambulance staff, along with several other emergency incident responders, were given recognition for first responses[Read More…]
Wells Tannery couple charged with more than 70 counts of animal cruelty
by Geoff Fox A Fulton County couple were charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty by Pennsylvania State Police after a February report revealed an extensive number of animals in the couple’s care were not being properly provided for. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to the 290 block[Read More…]
Police department weighing proposals for new body cameras, tasers
by Geoff Fox Hancock Police could be getting new body cameras and tasers once town officials select which company will provide the equipment. Because Councilman Josh McCusker was not present at the March meeting due to illness, so officials didn’t vote on the agenda item. Sgt. Shawn Faith said the[Read More…]
Resident raises question about water quality, school growth
by Geoff Fox The filtration of the town’s water was called into question by a resident during the March town meeting on Tuesday evening, March 10. Craig Ziler, who has lived along Main Street for 12 years, town officials the water in town is “terrible” and he has replaced multiple[Read More…]
Frances Catherine Younker
Frances Catherine Younker 1934-2026 Frances Catherine Younker of Hancock, Maryland, passed away on February 20, 2026, after several years of health challenges. She was born on November 20, 1934, to George and Pearl Caldwell in Hancock. She grew up on Casper Orchards and attended Hancock High School. She is survived[Read More…]
Rhonda Kay Dietrich
Rhonda Kay Dietrich 1951-2026 Rhonda Kay Dietrich passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born March 24, 1951 in Lerona, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Paul and Jessie Elaine Phillips Anderson.[Read More…]
