Latest News
“Make it in Maryland” campaign announced to promote state manufacturing
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is proud to partner with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to support the growth of local manufacturers. “This collaboration brings exciting opportunities for Washington County manufacturers to access valuable resources, connect with industry leaders, and strengthen our community’s manufacturing sector,” said county[Read More…]
Church to hold herb workshop
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be holding a free Culinary and Medicinal Herb Workshop later this month. The workshop takes place Friday, April 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church located at 200 Douglas Street in Hancock. Registration is required. To register, contact[Read More…]
Pennland Pure hits Top 10 with several cheeses at national competition
Hancock cheese plant Pennland Pure was represented in the Top 10 of American cheeses judged in the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest, hosted biennially by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. Lanco-Penland Cooperative competed among over 2,400 entries of cheese, butter and yogurt products from across the nation, evaluated by[Read More…]
Community baby shower
In collaboration with the Washington County Health Department, The Washington County Free Library will be hosting a free Community Baby Shower for expectant mothers, and mothers with babies up to 1 year old. The first will take place at the Hancock Veterans Memorial Branch Library on Saturday, April 12 from[Read More…]
Washington County burn ban remains in effect
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has said that the countywide burn ban remains in effect for the second full week. Officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and reevaluate the ban on Friday, April 4 to determine if it should be lifted or extended further. Continued dry conditions[Read More…]
Blessing of the Bikes planned for May
by Geoff Fox A new event is being planned for Hancock this coming May where bikes – pedal, electric, and motor alike – and their riders will be blessed before the riding season gets into full gear. Jackie Daley, owner of Jackie’s Trail Rentals, and Interfaith Service Coalition Director Debbie[Read More…]
Panther boys 2-0 as season begins
The Hancock Panther boys’ varsity baseball team has roared into the 2025 season with two wins, downing Calvary Christian Academy 12-0 and beating Berkeley Springs 7-3. Panther bats connected against the Calvary Eagles on Friday, March 21, pounding in runs in the second and third innings, closing out the game[Read More…]
BlackCat summer camps set
BlackCat Music Cooperative (BCMC) is happy to welcome back this summer, The BlackCat Kiddie Music Kamp and the SingBig! Musical Revue. The BlackCat Kiddie Music Kamp will run from July 21 – 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with plenty of singing, dancing, storytelling, musical crafts and more. The[Read More…]
Lady Panthers fall to Indians
In the first regular varsity softball game of the 2025 season, Hancock’s Lady Panthers came out of the first inning strong against the Berkeley Springs Indians on the Indian field, but couldn’t keep pace, losing to the Tribe 8-4. Panther hitters drove in two runs right off the bat, and[Read More…]
