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The Eclipse in Hancock

Eclipse Gazers Randy Whiting, John Ogozalek, and Dave Keller at The Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center in Hancock on Eclipse Day, April 8, 2024. [Photos by Kristin Barron] By Kristin Barron Area residents gathered Monday, April 8 in their backyards...

Village of Hancock Holds

The Village of Hancock Board of Trustees held its reorganizational meeting on April 8. From left to right, around the table, are: Trustee Dorothy Picozzi, Deputy Mayor Jason Mead, Village Attorney Robert McKertich, Hancock Mayor Shaun Shannon, Deputy Village...

Hancock Fire Department Officers

On Thursday April 4, 2024, the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department held its annual meeting and election of officers. The officers of the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department for 2024-2025 are as follows. Front row from left, Lieutenant Sarah Sherburne, Captain Cullen Bojo,...

D-H Softball Starts Season with Wins Over Walton/Downsville, Sidney

D-H Varsity Softball Team: front (l-r) Aubrey Smith, Pagen Macumber, Olivia Johnston, Leah Braun, Leah Wist, Sarah Gross back (l-r) Averiona Curtis, Addison Makowski, Amanda Ray, Victoria Green, Haley Begeal, Kendra Terrell, Abby Russell [photo by Cindy R Ray]...

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. Set for April 19 at HCS

Save the Date for the all-school musical. Above, Hancock Central School students rehearse for the production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr., under the direction of Loa Noyd. Students from 5th to 12th grade will perform in the musical set for April 19. [photos...

“Egg the Square” Fundraiser is a Great Success

“Egg the Square”—A fundraiser for the Hancock Community Education Foundation’s annual tractor parade and harvest festival in October was held at the Hancock Town Square. The Hancock Town Square was “egged” this spring making for an egg-xtra bright and colorful Easter...

Hancock Native Publishes Second Picture Book “Blitz’s Favorite Ride”

Local Author and Illustrator Tracy Wellman, also known as Stella Rain, shows copies of the picture books she has written about her dog Blitz. The second book in a series, “Blitz’s Favorite Ride,” was released on March 15. [Photo by Kristin Barron] By Kristin Barron...

Annual Coon Hill John Egg Hunt is an Easter Tradition for Community Children

Ready to Find Easter Eggs—From left to right: Analise Robinson, Kira Kilian, and Kyla Blakeslee stand together at the annual Coon Hill John Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday, March 30 in Hancock. [photos by Kristin Barron] By Kristin Barron Children with baskets and plush...

Hancock House EVs

Ten universal electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been installed at the Hancock House Hotel. The chargers were installed through Charge Smart EV. They are now fully operational and open 24/7. The chargers are located behind the hotel in the back of the hotel’s parking...

Poodle Skirts and Easter Eggs

The Hancock Community Preschool held a 50’s themed Easter party on Wednesday, March 27. The children were treated to an egg hunt on the lawns and parking lot at the Father Rausch Memorial Hall then joined their friends from the Hancock Community Children’s Center for...

Destination Hancock

Around Town

First Friday

at the Equinunk Historical Society Calder House on February 2. Doors open at 6:30 and music begins at 7:15 p.m. To...

HCS Concert Rescheduled

the HS/MS concert previously scheduled for Feb. 29 will now be held Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the HS/MS...

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

held by the East Branch Fire Department will be held Saturday, February 10 to benefit Glenn "Coop" Keesler in his...

Emory Soup Sale

on Friday, February 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stock up on delicious, home-made soup. To go only. Suggested...

Coffeehouse

at the Walton Theatre as part of the Music on the Delaware series. Jazz group “Kildeer Trio” will perform Sunday,...

Cookie Pick

Damascus Manor United Methodist Church Annual Cookie Pick for Mission Friday will be held Friday, February 9 from 9...

NYS Farm Show

New York State Fairground in Syracuse, NY, will be held from February 22 to 24. For more information see...

Mental Health Program

presented by Joanna Van Time from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Northeast Region PA, on Wednesday, February...

HCS Quarter 2 Awards

will be presented for grades 5-8 on Tuesday, February 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the Hancock Central School HS/MS Auditorium....

Blood Drives

Monday, February 26 at Deposit United Methodist Church, 109 Second Street, Deposit, NY from 1 - 6 p.m.

BSA Troop 74

meets every Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church in Hancock from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Boys and girls ages 11-17...

Police Notes

Delaware County Sheriff Craig S. Dumond has announced the following arrests. On Monday...

DA Notes

DA Notes

Plea and Sentence in Drug Possession Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith...

Picture of the Week

Our National Bird—Tom Middleton took this photo of a bald eagle along the banks of the Delaware River in Long Eddy, NY—a prime location for spotting eagles.

Obituaries

Carl R. Finkle

Carl R. Finkle

July 26, 1955 to March 21, 2024 Carl R. Finkle of San Martin, CA, a retired Computer...

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Through the Years

100 Years Ago

From the Week of April 17

Honesdale Lady Killed When Engine Hits Auto A most sad accident happened Wednesday evening at 7:30 when Mrs. Walter Bigart, aged 35 of West Street, Honesdale lost her life. She had accompanied...

75 Years Ago

From Thursday April 14, 1949

O. & W. Strike Ties Up System 1700 Men Out Trustees Act to Abandon Hancock Employes Met at 6:00 A.M. Monday to Comply With Order of Four Brotherhoods—Men Demanded 80 Cents a Day Increase—Hearing...

50 Years Ago

From the Thursday April 18, 1974 Issue

Coach Zawatsky Aiming For Third Championship As HCS Wildcats Open Baseball Season April 20 Hancock Central School Coach John Zawatsky’s baseball team will open its season Saturday afternoon, April...

25 Years Ago

From the Wednesday April 14, 1999 Issue

Town Board Meeting Dominated by Talk About Roads, Proposed Private Landfill By Sally Zegers Roads dominated discussion at the Hancock Twon Council meeting on Wednesday, April 7. The Council approved...

Feature Columns

Backyard Living

Spring is Puddle-Wonderful

by Cindy R Ray Despite the chilly weather Spring is here. Even though I did see snow at Tenanah Lake on Saturday I have faith that Spring is here. Afterall, I can see all the signs — grass that...

Life on the Mountain

Long Overdue

by Judith Present The most overdue library book in U.S. history was never officially checked out. And the man who took it out thought it belonged to another library entirely. At least that’s the...

HCS Flash

Heard in the Halls

by Isabella Petriella We asked Seniors what their plans for after high school are… Lola White—“My plan for after high school is to attend Saint Joseph University to become an Ultrasound technician.”...

The Pond

A Peaceful Paddle

By Rebecca Nevin-Gales What a peaceful paddle I had at about 6:00 p.m. this afternoon. It was a bit chilly, but I was dressed for it. I had to break some very thin ice to get to the open waters. The...

Opinion / Editorial

Letter to the Editor:

What an unfortunate accident occurred when a "key "artery bridge over one of the busiest ports in the United States was accidently hit by a cargo carrier ship—taking down the Francis Scott Key...

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