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Mountain Musings by Kate Evans
The New Year’s challenge As the pandemic and the war in Ukraine continue along with famine, violence, discord, hate and intolerance and other ills of mankind, the big challenge for the 2023 New Year is staying positive while the world around us isn’t necessarily being that way. Winter often has[Read More…]
Walking in the winter: Tips to prevent falls on snow and ice
by Kate Evans Winter can be a tricky time for falls on snow and ice. Slips can cause serious injuries like sprains, broken bones or concussions or worse. Many safety precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of slipping, tripping and falling for people of all ages. Health officials[Read More…]
Wild turkey research set to begin in Maryland
This winter, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off the first comprehensive study of wild turkeys ever conducted in the state. State officials say the three-year research project aims to answer “many questions about factors potentially impacting turkey populations.” “Wild turkeys are an important game bird in[Read More…]
Hancock Fire Department gets wildland fire protection grant
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service announced the awarding of Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants to 53 volunteer fire departments in 15 counties across the state. The projects to be funded help volunteer fire companies enhance their wildland fire protection in rural communities. Hancock Volunteer Fire Department[Read More…]
Strengthen your body to increase your balance and prevent falls
by Kate Evans In winter as inclement weather sets in, it’s even more important to deliberately stay physically active and healthy. Strengthening our bodies and working on balance and flexibility can improve health, prevent falls and reduce injuries. Strength training Strength training or resistance training includes exercises that improve strength[Read More…]
Lady Panthers lose non-conference match-ups
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers girls’ varsity basketball team hosted Hagerstown’ s Grace Academy Knights on Monday, December 19 for a non-conference game in Hancock High School’ s main gym. The Lady Panthers lost to the Knights 64-25 at home. Next, the Panthers traveled to Northern Garrett County on[Read More…]
Needmore fire engine damaged in accident, two arrested and signs stolen
by Geoff Fox A Needmore fire engine was damaged in an accident on December 21 after responding to a brush fire in the median of westbound Interstate 70 in the Warfordsburg area. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the fire engine was legally parked in the left lane of I-70 where[Read More…]
Hancock Museum set to officially re-open Saturday in basement of Town Hall
by Lisa Schauer In the before times, the Town of Hancock had a museum on Main Street in the old G.C. Murphy’s store building. After three years of closure due to “fire, flood and pestilence,” volunteers say people still look for the museum in its former location, which was closed[Read More…]
Look back to 2022: Personnel in flux and local projects take shape
by Geoff Fox Another year down, another year starting. Let’s take a look at a few stories from 2022 to remind us of what we are now leaving in the past… January Early 2022 saw the first snowfall of the year on January 6 and January 7 with about six[Read More…]
