by Lisa Schauer Neighbors came out to The Farm at Coco’s Corner on Heavenly Acres Ridge Saturday, May 20 for a family fun day that included pony rides, chicken races, a mystery egg hunt, visits with the animals, baked treats and burgers on the grill. “I’m glad they’re here. I[Read More…]
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Heidi Weller inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Heidi Weller of Hancock, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Weller was initiated at Frostburg State University. Weller is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi[Read More…]
Hancock students get first-hand look at consequences of distracted driving
by Geoff Fox If you drove by Hancock Middle-Senior High School last Thursday, May 18, you might have noticed a cluster of first responders in the back parking lot attending to a vehicle accident. Yes, they were responding to an accident, but it wasn’t a real one. The gathering was[Read More…]
Maryland governor asks chefs to contribute recipes for ‘’Buy Local’’ cookout
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has asked chefs to feature local Maryland ingredients in original recipe submissions for the annual Governor’s Buy Local Cookout, to be held at the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s headquarters in Annapolis on July 20. The cookout promotes the statewide Buy Local Challenge Week, during which all[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of May 15-21: May 15 Well being check, 200 block Pennsylvania Avenue. Subject okay and moved on. 911 hang-up, 200 block Pennsylvania Avenue. Unfounded. Found property, 100 block Limestone Road. Objects found to be destroyed. Service to advise, Hancock[Read More…]
Plant giveaway spreads sprouts & seeds
The first ever community plant giveaway was a success as an estimated 2,700 plants, seeds, and potatoes were given away on Saturday, May 20, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints parking lot. The event ran for two hours, from 10 a.m. until noon. Wendy Weller, who[Read More…]
Hancock LEO Charter Club called to order
by Lisa Schauer & Geoff Fox Hancock got its first junior order of the Lions and Lioness Club, arguably the town’s most active civic organization, with the organization, induction of members, and installation of officers of the Hancock LEO Club at Hancock Middle Senior High School on Friday evening, May[Read More…]
2023 school year coming to a close
by Geoff Fox When the school year started in August 2022, the end of the year was far away, but it’s getting closer as both Hancock schools and Southern Fulton schools begin the final countdown until summer break. Seniors at Southern Fulton will have their graduation at 6 p.m. on[Read More…]
Allen court date set for end of October
by Geoff Fox After a February trial date for Everett Allen was cancelled, the man accused of killing a Hancock man in 2021 will finally stand trial. Allen has been charged with the murder of his roommate, Eddie Smith. According to online court documents, Allen’s trial will begin at 9:30[Read More…]
Interact Club gets books into hands of younger readers
The Hancock Interact Club recently collected gently used books for their literacy service project. The group understands the importance of getting books into the hands of the youth, and them having the ability to own their own books instead of always borrowing them from a library. The goal was to[Read More…]
