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Two uninjured in Fulton County crash

by Geoff Fox Two Needmore women were uninjured in a February 19 crash on Thompson Road. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred just before 4 p.m. on Monday, February 19, in the 400 block of Thompson Road in Needmore. Police said the crash occurred as a 2007 Chevrolet[Read More…]

Hancock Police Report

Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, February 26, through Sunday, March 4: February 26 Service to advise, 100 block High Street. Subject advised. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, three stops. Disorderly conduct, 200 block East Main Street. Subjects advised. Service to advise, Widmeyer Park.[Read More…]

The heart is the engine that keeps your body running

by Kate Evans The heart is a vital organ that   keeps our bodies healthy and functioning well. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States today for both men and women, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Disease Prevention and[Read More…]

County Commissioners adopt new building and electrical codes for Washington County, set public informational meetings

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, February 27 adopted the 2021 Building Code and the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) for Washington County. They will become effective July 1, 2024. “To ensure transparency and provide valuable information to the public regarding the new building code,” county officials[Read More…]

Washington County Chamber’s 2024 Business Awards winners named

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 25th Annual Business Awards event the evening of February 28, at The Maryland Theatre. Over 400 guests were in attendance. Community members and leaders of local businesses and nonprofits happily mingled before the winners were named. The At Your Service award is[Read More…]

Smithsburg chosen as third early voting location for county Hancock doesn’t make cut for ‘24 early voting site

by Geoff Fox The Washington County Board of Elections has announced the three sites for early voting in the 2024 election. Despite earlier consideration, Hancock is not one of those locations. Last Wednesday, February 28, the Board of Elections announced three locations for early voting in the upcoming primary election.[Read More…]

James “Jim” Webster Shank

James “Jim” Webster Shank 1941-2024 James “Jim” Webster Shank, age 82, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born June 24, 1941, in South Charlestown, W.Va., he was the son of the late Woodrow and Hazel (Hendershot) Shank. Jim[Read More…]