The Washington County Board of County Commissioners lifted the countywide burn ban on Friday, April 4. The ban, which was enacted due to dry conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, is no longer necessary following recent rainfall and improved environmental conditions. Residents may now resume open-air burning in compliance[Read More…]
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County emergency services recognizes first responders for heroism, including Hancock EMS incident
The Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) proudly recognizes the heroic efforts of local first responders through the prestigious Life Savers Award. This award honors those who demonstrate exceptional skill and teamwork in successfully resuscitating patients suffering from cardiac arrest. One particularly remarkable incident took place on October 10,[Read More…]
Community Easter Egg Hunt to be held Saturday
Families will fill Widmeyer Park this Saturday, April 12 for the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt in Hancock. Registration for youth egg hunters starts at 1 p.m., when different age groups, will begin their rush for colored prizes. Children registered for the hunt will also be entered to win door[Read More…]
Company 5 introduces new tanker to Hancock
by Geoff Fox Hancock Volunteer Fire Department brought home their newest piece of apparatus last Wednesday, April 2, when Tanker 5 rolled onto Fulton Street and in front of the fire station. The new tanker replaces Engine Tanker 53 in Hancock’s fleet. On Sunday, April 6, Engine Tanker 53 was[Read More…]
Susan Regina Minnich Allen
Susan Regina Minnich Allen 1953-2025 Susan Regina Minnich Allen, age 71, of Needmore, Pa., passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Doey’s House Hagerstown, Md. Born Tuesday, December 29, 1953, in Washington County, Md. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Ruthroff and Margaret Regina Neikirk. Susan was a[Read More…]
Ed David Crouse
Ed David Crouse 1932-2025 Ed David Crouse was celebrating his birthday and passing on the same day he was born March 25, at the age of 93. He always had a magnetic energy and zeal for life about doing things differently. He was a resident of Julia Manor Nursing home[Read More…]
Maryland added 3,400 jobs in February 2025
Maryland’s unemployment rate remained at 3.0 percent, ahead of federal layoffs BALTIMORE, MD (March 28, 2025) – Maryland added 3,400 total jobs in February 2025, according to new estimates released today by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Maryland’s private sector added 4,600 jobs in February[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs High School to host Spring Break student concert April 12
On Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m., Berkeley Springs High School auditorium will open its doors for a free concert that includes students from Berkeley Springs High School under the direction of Bob Myers and groups from BlackCat Music Cooperative under the direction of Mike Kligerman, Jonathan McBee and Adam[Read More…]
Panthers top Indians 7-3, fall to Northern Garrett
Hancock boys varsity baseball rolled out of the gate against Berkeley Springs scoring consistently and never lagged last Monday, March 24, topping the Indians easily, 7-3. Blaire Ray led from the mound and collected three runs for the Panthers, followed by two runs from Logan Hendershot and one each from[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, March 24, through Sunday, March 30: March 24 Harassment, 100 block West High Street. Subject advised. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. Ten stops. Property damage accident, Widmeyer Park. Information exchanged. March 25 Traffic hazard, first block Pennsylvania Avenue.[Read More…]
