by Geoff Fox After many discussions by town officials over the last few years, the house at the entrance of Kirkwood Park will finally be demolished. Town Manager Mike Faith told town officials the permits to demolish the house have been obtained and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)[Read More…]
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Commissioners to decide funding repair work at Martha’s House
by Geoff Fox Washington County Commissioners were set to decide Tuesday whether or not to fund a request from Interfaith Service Coalition to repair the foundation of Martha’s House. The funds could come from the Commissioner Contingency. According to the agenda for the August 26 county meeting, there was a[Read More…]
Humane Society to hold pet supply giveaway
The Washington County Humane Society will be holding a pet supply giveaway in the Hancock Town Hall parking lot on Tuesday, September 2, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. They will be bringing cat and dog food and hard goods such as crates, stairs, beds, cat litter, and other items.[Read More…]
New teachers join Panther family
As students at Hancock Middle-Senior High School walked through the doors on the first day of school this past Monday, August 25, there were three new faces at the school – Agriculture Teacher Bethany Meyers (left), English teacher Kerry Stevens (right) and staff member Emily Widder (not pictured).
John L. Petersen
John L. Petersen 1943-2025 John Petersen, 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away at War Memorial Hospital on August 20, 2025. John was an avid pilot who flew off aircraft carriers as a Naval Flight Officer during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Naval Reserve after 29 years of[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report, August 11-17
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, August 11, through Sunday, August 17: August 11 Check well being, first block Fulton Street. Subject checked ok. 911 hang up 200 block North Pennsylvania Avenue. Accidental. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, one stop. Animal bite, 200 block[Read More…]
Master Gardeners teach about herbs, pollinators and more in gardens August 23
The Washington County Master Gardeners will offer free hands-on teaching in three gardens this Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center at 7303 Sharpsburg Pike in Boonsboro. In the medicinal herb garden, guests will learn how to create herbal arrangements and[Read More…]
Engineers update Hancock officials on pump station, culvert and wastewater plan
by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock has three ongoing projects being done with the guidance of engineering contractor RK&K. Company officials gave updates on all three during the August town meeting last Tuesday evening, August 12. RK&K Manager John Cole and Associate Engineer Rhiannon Dodge from RK&K gave the[Read More…]
I-70 to be paved in Fulton County
Starting Thursday, August 21, drivers on Interstate 70 in Fulton County will begin to experience delays due to PennDOT paving the interstate. PennDOT is warning drivers to expect minor delays along the interstate during the project. From August 21 through September 5, the westbound right lane and shoulder of I-70[Read More…]
A River Divided: Who Owns the Potomac River?
by Michael Nardolilli, Executive Director of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin Why are the state boundary lines along the Potomac River so irregular? Why doesn’t the line run neatly down the middle of the river, as it does in many other states? The fascinating story behind the[Read More…]
