M&T Bank donated $1,000.00 to the Hancock Volunteer Fire Company to help toward their goal of purchasing new radios. Pictured left to right are Kim Smith, Ronnie Corbett, Emily Stambaugh, Junior Moats, Rick Rowe, Ben Breeze, Laura Chalupka, and Nora Chalup
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Councilman suggests funding for possible school officer
by Geoff Fox With the recent shooting at an elementary school in Texas, Councilman Josh McCusker floated the idea to town officials about using funds from Harvest and using it to hire a school resource officer for the schools in Hancock. The idea comes after Officer Quentin Brown resigned earlier[Read More…]
Hancock council approves $4 million budget for FY2023
by Geoff Fox Fiscal year 2023 begins July 1, 2022 and the Town of Hancock has presented and approved a budget that would see projected revenues top $4 million while projected expenses sit at $3.3 million. The budget was presented during a brief public hearing on June 7. No member[Read More…]
Scholarship Fund a huge success
Seth Bivens was the recipient of the Herbert A. Young scholarship. Bivens was presented the award during the Hancock Band’s picnic last month by David Taylor Young and the Young family. photo by David Taylor Young This year’s recipient of the Herbert A. Young memorial scholarship was Seth Bivens and[Read More…]
It’s mosquito season – and their bites aren’t just itchy
by Kate Evans Mosquitoes can carry the Zika virus, the West Nile virus, malaria, the Chikungunya virus, La Crosse encephalitis, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis and dengue fever. The insects lay their eggs in or near standing water. Mosquito populations are escalating due to summer rains and the warmth[Read More…]
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O’Brien and Walls sworn in as new Hancock police officers
by Geoff Fox There are two new officers officially patrolling the streets of Hancock. Mayor Tim Smith swore in the new officers during the June town meeting June 7. Smith first swore in Officer Donnie O’Brien followed by Jesse Walls. Both officers had just graduated from the Police Academy at[Read More…]
Chronic Wasting Disease detected in 53 deer in Western Maryland
Map of chronic wasting disease management area in Allegany and Washington counties The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has re- ported that 53 white-tailed deer sampled within Allegany and Washington counties in 2021 tested positive for chronic wasting disease, a neurodegenerative disease found in deer and elk. All of Maryland’s[Read More…]
At the crossroads: Hiking community descends on Hancock Trails Day
Rangers from Maryland Department of Natural Resources enlightened visitors on the Western Maryland Rail Trail, exhibiting relics found along the trail, including hardened coal cinders from a steam engine and a glass tube from a telegraph pole. by Lisa Schauer photos by Lisa Schauer Hundreds of hiking enthusiasts descended on[Read More…]
License-free fishing days this Saturday and July 4
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold license-free fishing days on Saturday, June 11, and Monday, July 4. “Maryland’s annual license-free fishing days offer anglers a unique opportunity to explore the state’s diverse fishing without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration,” said DNR officials. On these[Read More…]
