by Kate Shunney Weather is on everyone’ s mind this week as Hurricane Ian brings his big gusty, wet energy up through Florida and along the coast. Even though warm waters fuel the hurricane season, underway now, local residents are preparing for what the cooler weather brings – the first[Read More…]
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Police investigating September death of Needmore man
Members of the Pennsylvania State Police McConnellsburg Crime Unit have released a report saying they are investigating the “undetermined” cause of death for a Needmore man in early September. On October 3, state police reported they had responded to a residence at Westview Road in Thompson Township for a report[Read More…]
“Move Over” law expands to all vehicles on Maryland roadways
The Maryland State Police are reminding motorists that beginning October 1, the “Move Over Law” in Maryland expanded to require motorists to make a lane change or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying warning signals – including hazard warning lights, road flares, or other caution[Read More…]
Health officials say it’s time for flu shots & COVID booster
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…]
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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