Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of August 12-18: August 12 Service to advise, Hancock area, subject advised. Property accident, 100 block Fulton Street. Information exchanged. Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, two stops. Service to advise, 100 block West Main Street. Subject advised. Suspicious person, 200[Read More…]
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Kirkwood Park damaged by Debby
by Geoff Fox The remnants of Hurricane Debby did in fact cause some damage as she passed through Hancock two weeks ago. Town Manager Mike Faith told town officials during the August town meeting there was “significant” damage from the storm, namely in Kirkwood Park as the parking lot by[Read More…]
COVID surges exist in many states; vaccines advised
by Kate Evans Many states across the country are experiencing a summer surge of COVID-19, including Western states such as Texas and California and some Eastern states like Florida and North Carolina that are showing very high levels of the virus. Nationally, wastewater viral activity from COVID is very high[Read More…]
Hancock & area residents soak in the fun at opening of splash pad
by Geoff Fox After a number of years without a pool and talk of getting a splash pad built in Widmeyer Park, the wait is over. Hancock’s town officials opened the town’s new splash pad on the footprint of the former pool. The splash pad opened for use just after[Read More…]
Doris Virginia Combs
Doris Virginia Combs 1944-2024 Doris Virginia Combs, age 79, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center. Born December 14, 1944 in Prince Frederick, Md., she was the daughter of the late Andrew Leroy and Virginia Mary Roberts Beverley. She attended Faith Bible Church in[Read More…]
Everybody Day set for Aug. 25 at Pen Mar Park
Join the Parks and Recreation Department for an End of Summer event at Pen Mar Park. Everybody’s Day is a cherished community tradition featuring activities and entertainment for all ages. From live music provided by Fay Powers to arts and crafts and kid-friendly activities, there is something for everyone to[Read More…]
Hancock principal reports positive trends in school attendance, goals for new year
Hancock Middle-Senior High School has made “remarkable strides in creating a positive, engaging, and supportive environment for all students” according to Principal Jennifer Ruppenthal. As the new school year approaches, she shared some of the significant attendance improvements achieved over the past two years. “These positive trends include a reduction[Read More…]
National Night Out gets a little wet but carries on with a bang
by Geoff Fox As folks started gathering in Widmeyer Park for National Night Out, gray skies to the north and later to the west were threatening, but held off long enough for the public to enjoy the night. Around 6 p.m. Hancock Police Chief Rich Miller got things started by[Read More…]
Work on I-70 bridge to create detour around ramp
by Geoff Fox The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing work on the bridge replacement project of the U.S. 522 bridge over eastbound Interstate 70. Starting Wednesday, August 14, through Thursday, August 15, crews will be removing the debris shield from under the southbound U.S. 522 bridge[Read More…]
