by Kate Evans It’ s almost time for flu season to start and COVID-19 cases are increasing in the area. Protect yourself and family by getting your annual flu shot soon, public health officials say. They are recommending getting a COVID-19 vaccination or updated COVID booster shot at the same[Read More…]
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Maryland State Board of Elections releases key 2022 general election voting information
The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) recently announced that mail-in ballot packets were transmitted to requesting military and overseas voters by the federally mandated September 24 deadline and that mailing of ballot packets to other requesting voters began September 29. The rollout of ballot packet mailings to domestic voters[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of September 26-October 2: September 26 Accidental alarm in 100 block of Virginia Avenue. Traffic enforcement in Hancock area, one stop. Repossession of vehicle in first block of High Street. Abandoned vehicle in 100 block of West Main Street,[Read More…]
Guest Opinion: Social media may be fun, but it’s no replacement for newspapers
National Newspaper Week is Oct. 2-8 by Al Cross I love social media. They keep me in touch with dozens of friends, whom I might otherwise have contact with just every few years, or every few decades. They let me share articles that I think bring greater understanding of a[Read More…]
Council to meet Oct. 11
Hancock town officials will be holding their monthly town meeting on Tuesday night, October 11, at 7 p.m. in the Hancock Town Hall and Community Center. There will also be reports from departments and committees such as police, Hancock in Motion, Public Works, and the town’s attorney. There will also[Read More…]
Halloween Parade prepares to shine in diamond anniversary this year
by Geoff Fox After a two-year absence in 2019 and 2020 due to weather and a pandemic, the Hancock Rotary’s Halloween Parade made a triumphant return to Main Street last year and this year’s parade is already shaping up as a big celebration. This year marks the 75th anniversary of[Read More…]
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Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of September 19-25: September 19 Undesirable in the 100 block of West Main Street. Subject was advised and moved on. Traffic enforcement in the Hancock area with two stops. September 20 Traffic complaint in the Hancock area. Unable to[Read More…]
Hancock Harvest Festival livens up Main Street
by Lisa Schauer Vendors and pedestrians lined the sidewalks along Main Street last Saturday, September 24 for the Hancock Harvest Festival. Handmade crafts, jewelry, food items and décor were on display for sale at the town’s annual fall street festival. Hancock in Motion sponsors the event. Proceeds go toward community[Read More…]
Fall trout stocking to begin across Maryland
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin fall trout stock in early October. The department will be stocking thousands of hatchery-raised brown, golden, and rainbow trout in select creeks, rivers, lakes and ponds across the state. Anglers are encouraged to sign up to receive stocking updates. Anglers can[Read More…]
