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Purple pokeweed – nature’s punch of color with a touch of danger
by Kate Shunney Clusters of dark purple berries look extra appetizing in the fall as trees and shrubs are losing their color. In a dry spell, pokeweed’s bright red stems and berries are a real stand out plant in fields and at the edge of forest openings and dirt roads.[Read More…]
New elementary staff ready for little learners
The new teachers at Hancock Elementary School are (left side, front to back) Suzanne Terry, Library/Media Specialist; Janelle Golden, Paraprofessional; Megan Gardner, Speech/Language Pathologist; Jeremy Golden, PE/Health; (right side, front to back) Melanie Fox, third grade; Diane Reid, Health Room, CMT; Rebecca Shoemaker who is returning after being out for[Read More…]
Panthers season kickoff moved to September 3
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers varsity football team kicks off their fall season on Saturday, September 3 at 1 p.m. when they host Madonna Catholic at home. The season opener was moved from Friday, according to the Hancock Panthers football social media page. Concessions will be sold at the[Read More…]
Joining in the Panther pride
New teachers at Hancock Middle-Senior High School pictured on Monday are (left to right) – Ruth Bradley, lead teacher; Amber Rubeck, School Councilor; Tanner McCoy, Social Studies; Melinda Mills, Science; Heather Smith, Middle School Science and Jennifer Gregory, Special Education Councilor. Staff and teachers are preparing for students to return[Read More…]
Maryland gained 12,000 jobs in July, say Labor officials
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data that points to job growth in Maryland. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 12,000 jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 3.9% in July. This is the lowest unemployment rate since the[Read More…]
Southern Fulton Class of 1955 holds reunion
The Southern Fulton Class of 1955 held their 67th class reunion on June 23 at Stone Hollow Farm. The following members were in attendance. First row, Blaine Gordon, Phyllis Spade Truax, Doris Spade Mellott, Madelin Litton Booth and Jane Breakall Shaw. Second row, James Horst, Iris Martin Hendershot, Franklyn Reel,[Read More…]
Hancock American Legion Auxiliary news
Webster B. Harrison, American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 26, recently hosted the first meeting of the new Western Maryland Region – District 7. Brenda Francis, Unit President welcomed approximately 30 members to the post, including President Georgia Myers of the 8th District. President Myers presented District and Department (State) award for[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report Aug. 15-21
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of August 15-21: August 15 Traffic enforcement in the Hancock area with one stop. Check well being in the 100 block of West High Street. Subjects advised. Assist Washington County Sheriff’ s Office in the area of High[Read More…]
Hancock awards $48,500 in grants to businesses from Trulieve funds
by Geoff Fox Town officials awarded almost $50,000 to five businesses in town as part of the Revitalization Grant program. The town started the program using funds from their ownership stake in Trulieve, formerly known as Harvest, the local medical cannabis business. The five businesses to receive the grants were[Read More…]
