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…]
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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…]
Town officials pick contractors for engineering services, Kirkwood demo
by Geoff Fox Town officials opened, reviewed, and voted on bids pertaining to the town’s comprehensive plan, demolition of the house at Kirkwood Park, and the sale of the former Weaver’s building at their last meeting. Town Manager Mike Faith said the bids had been received by their respective deadlines[Read More…]
Hancock Police Department — July 7-13
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, July 7, through Sunday, July 13 July 7 Alarm, 300 block North Pennsylvania Avenue. Accidental. Service to advise, 100 block High Street. Subject advised. Undesirable, 100 block Limestone Road. Subjects removed from the property. Warrant service, 100[Read More…]
