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Hancock Police still searching for missing woman

by Geoff Fox Hancock Police are searching for the whereabouts of a Hancock woman who went missing last week. According to a post on the department’s social media page, Hancock Police are searching for 27-year old Bobbiann Mullins. Mullins left her mother’s home at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13,[Read More…]

Panther Class of 2025 will walk the stage Tuesday

Hancock Middle-Senior High School’s Class of 2025 will graduate in the school’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. The last day of school for seniors and graduation practice takes place this Friday, May 23.

Local streams flood as Potomac fills up

Extended rain across the region caused significant flooding in Western Maryland on Tuesday, May 13, devastating Westernport and severely impacting LaVale, Cumberland and nearby towns that were deluged by relentless rain. Hancock felt a milder version of that storm but saw the floodwaters wash down the Potomac River on Wednesday[Read More…]

Maryland DNR renames coastal agency as Watershed and Climate Services

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially rebranded its Chesapeake and Coastal Service with the name Watershed and Climate Services, a name that recognizes its mission as well as its commitment to serving all Maryland communities and watersheds, said state officials. The new identity emphasizes the unit’s ongoing dedication[Read More…]

Prepare an Emergency Supply Kit to keep on hand

Emergencies can happen at unexpected times, and being prepared can make a significant difference. Emergency supply kits are a great starting point for becoming more resilient in the face of disasters. Ready.gov outlines a list of basic items for an emergency supply kit, such as food, water, a radio, a[Read More…]

Hancock students win art awards from museum show

Hancock students win art awards from museum show Two students from Hancock Middle-Senior High School were recently announced as winners at the Secondary Art Show presented by the Washington County Museum of Fine Art. Freshman Alliana Zambrano won the Artist Excellence and Innovation award for her photograph and eighth grader[Read More…]

Hancock Police Report

Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, May 5, through Sunday, May 11 May 5 Traffic enforcement Hancock area, three stops. 911 hang up, 200 block Quaker Creek Drive. Accidental. Warrant service. Warrant served on William Scott Pennington, 42, of Hancock, for failure to[Read More…]