by Geoff Fox The Town of Hancock has added testing water drawn from the Potomac River to assist the Upper Potomac Riverkeeper in monitoring bacteria in the river. According to a post on Upper Potomac River Keeper’s social media, the testing is to monitor e.coli in the Potomac. This is[Read More…]
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River spots locally show mixed results, say water monitors
Data gathered about the bacteria levels in local river water have put several swimming and boating spots in the safe or concerning category on a national water safety registry. The Potomac RiverKeeper Network contributes water samples regularly in the regional watershed. Their last sampling on July 18, 2025 showed trouble[Read More…]
Town looking for National Night Out partners
Planning has begun for National Night Out and the Town of Hancock and Hancock Police Department are looking for groups to set up at the event. Any business, church or non-profit who would like to participate is asked to contact Jodi Finney at [email protected]. Include in the email the name[Read More…]
Pennsylvania joins Maryland and West Virginia in banning handheld devices while driving
A new law went into effect last month for Pennsylvania drivers prohibiting the use of handheld cellphones while driving. Effective June 5, the state of Pennsylvania began the “Paul Miller’s Law” that prohibits the use of handheld devices while driving, but also while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red[Read More…]
Restrooms at splash pad improvements, water, building demo
by Geoff Fox The splash pad has only been open for a year and already there have been a couple issues, but there are some improvements. During the town meeting on Tuesday, July 8, officials discussed air dryers and showers at the bathhouse, water usage, and the demolition of the[Read More…]
Public Works handles leak, CD goes for renewal
by Geoff Fox The town’s Public Works crew handled a “pretty significant” water leak along Resley Street on July 4, which had been called in by a citizen. Mayor Roland Lanehart, Jr. said he and Town Manager Mike Faith were at the leak site while crews were fixing the leak.[Read More…]
County opens Farm of the Year applications
The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development will now take applications for the 2025–2026 Washington County Farm of the Year Award. Washington County is proud to be home to a vibrant agricultural community, with farmlands that produce essential goods supporting local, state, and national economies. The Farm of[Read More…]
Commuter rail growth plan calls Hancock station a distant possibility
by Kate Shunney A multi-year public planning effort for Maryland’s commuter train service has resulted in the creation of a “MARC Growth and Transformation Plan” which was published in late June by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and Maryland Department of Transportation. MARC is the Maryland Area Regional Commuter system[Read More…]
Community square dance draws string band fans
by Lisa Schauer Square dancers and audience members were treated to a free performance by Wind Dance String Band at the Hancock Performing Arts Center in town hall on Sunday, July 13. The band played traditional dance tunes, while Leslie Devine-Milbourne called the moves at the community square dance. Light[Read More…]
Baker to purchase Weaver’s building
by Geoff Fox Town officials finished a bid opening during their town meeting with a look at offers for the Weaver’s building on Main Street. The town bought the former restaurant building in 2023 to obtain the parking lot across the street. The town only received two bids for the[Read More…]
