Eclipse Gazers Randy Whiting, John Ogozalek, and Dave Keller at The Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center in Hancock on...
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:...
HCS Board Changes Meeting Schedule
To Meet Regularly Once a Month By Rachael A. The Hancock Central School Board of Education held their regular board meeting on...
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...
Happy Birthday Books
Parker Kominski, left, and Melody Kenyon, right, recently celebrated birthdays and received books as gifts from the Hancock Community...
Preston School’s Kindness Tree!
Keep spreading KINDNESS, so our tree can keep blooming! This week Keegen was chosen to be our student for showing kindness. Keegen is...
Celebrating Two Decades of Transformative Impact
Hancock Partners Marks 20th Anniversary During 2024 Hancock Partners, Inc. (HP), a cornerstone of community revitalization and...
New Jersey Earthquake Felt in Hancock Area Friday Morning
By Kristin Barron Windows rattled and buildings shook in Hancock on Friday morning, April 5—the result of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake...
Hancock Town Board Adopts Transient Rental Ordinance
By Kristin Barron The Hancock Town Board adopted a new ordinance regulating transient rentals within the Town of Hancock following a...
Preston Town Board Revises Solar Energy Ordinance
Public Hearing to be Scheduled By Kristin Barron The Preston Township Board of Supervisors will readvertise its updated solar energy...
Development of Proposed Solar Ordinance in Buckingham TS Moving Forward
By Kristin Barron Buckingham Supervisors are making headway with development of an ordinance to regulate the development,...
50 Years of Food and Comradery
The Senior Dining program in Hancock celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Wednesday, April 3 with refreshments and entertainment in...
Preston School’s Kindness Tree!
Keep spreading KINDNESS, so our tree can keep blooming! This week Oliver was chosen to be our student for showing kindness. Oliver is...
East Branch Good Eggs
The East Branch Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday, March 30 at Austin Irving Park. Community children enjoyed collecting eggs and...
“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...
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...
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...
Hancock House EVs
Ten universal electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been installed at the Hancock House Hotel. The chargers were installed through...
HCS Board Announces Personnel Changes
By Rachael A. The Hancock Central School Board held it's regular meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Board discussed various...
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...
Preston School’s Kindness Tree!
Keep spreading KINDNESS, so our tree can keep blooming! This week Fayth was chosen to be our student for showing kindness. Fayth is a...
Village of Hancock Election Results
Village Clerk Phyllis Falsetta reports the results of the March 19, 2024 Village of Hancock Election as follows: A total of 26 votes...
UTV Crash in Preston Township on March 7
A UTV crash resulted in suspected serious injuries in Preston Township, Wayne County, PA on Thursday, March 7, according to a report...
Hancock Partners Deploys New BlueZoo Foot-Traffic Measurement Tool
Hancock NY & Surrounding Areas Uses New Tech to Advance Tourism & Economic Development Plans The Hancock Partners, Inc., a...
History Set in Stone
John Farnsworth, owner of Galloping Horse Graphics in Cadosia, stands beside cuts of bluestone that he is engraving with the names of...
DCMO BOCES Launches Mobile App
The new mobile app from DCMO BOCES allows users to stay up to date with school announcements, learn about upcoming events, and access...
Seniors Travel to GCU
A group of Hancock Central School students left Wednesday March 20 for an overnight trip to Grand Canyon University (GCU) in Arizona....
Preston School’s Kindness Tree!
Keep spreading KINDNESS, so our tree can keep blooming! This week Niccolo was chosen to be our student for showing kindness. Niccolo...
Brush Fire
Area Fire Departments including the Hancock Volunteer Fire Company responded to a brush fire on Silas Tompkins Road in the Town of...
Rep. Molinaro Visits Hancock Firehouse Thursday
Hancock Fire Department Leaders with Rep. Marc Molinaro, from left to right, Pat Leonard, Nick Hazen, Sr., Rep. Marc Molinaro,...
HCS ThoughtExchange Survey Now Closed, Results Under Review
Foundation Aid Update By Rachael A. The Hancock Central School Board of Education met on March 11, 2024. Superintendent Lori Asquith...
Coffee and Convenience
The long-awaited Long Eddy Country Store opened Wednesday, March 13 at 1 Depot Street in Long Eddy. The store will carry staple and...
Literacy Night Features Fun, Food, and a Book to Take Home
HCS Literacy Night Standing, from left, Neven Brkaric, Abigail Davis, Kira Kilian, Landyn Robinson, Kallen Angel, Emma Frost, and...
Boys’ State Delegates
Hancock American Legion Post 289 recently recognized its 2024 Boys' State delegates. From left to right are Mrs. Joan Rice, Hancock...
Easter Photos
The Easter Bunny and his assistants hosted a fund raiser at Kaybirds for the Hancock Preschool on March 9th. Assistants from left are...
4-H Generosity
During the month of March and until the month of August, the Lucky Buddy Clover's 4-H Group, led by Jackie Hazen, will be collecting...
Connect 4
Preston Area School held a Connect 4 Tournament in the Library. Students from Third grade through eighth grade participated. The...
HCEF Weekend Backpack Program Continues to Grow
Student Service—Students of the 5th-9th Grade After School Program help pack food for the Weekend Backpack Program funded by the...
Shamrocks and Smiles
Hancock Librarian JoAnn Haberli visited the students at the Hancock Community Preschool on Wednesday morning, March 13 to read books...
Preston School’s Kindness Tree!
Keep spreading KINDNESS, so our tree can keep blooming! This week Kenny was chosen to be our student for showing kindness. Kenny is a...
“Hancock Matters”
“We Are Enough”—HCS Student Council Co-Presidents Lola White and Maretta Simmons speak during the March 8 “Turn the Town Blue,” rally...
Preston Township Secretary Recognized for 44 years of Service at Thursday Meeting
Tank for Display Lakewood American Legion Post 209 has acquired a tank—a M75 Personnel Transport Carrier –for display at Veterans...
Hancock Town Board to Set Public Hearing for Transient Rental Regulations
Discusses Fishs Eddy Cemetery Ownership By Kristin Barron An ordinance to provide transient rent regulations in the Town of Hancock...
Buckingham Township Solar Ordinance under Development
By Kristin Barron The Buckingham Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special work meeting this March to hash out details of a...
Preston School’s Kindness Tree!
Keep spreading KINDNESS, so our tree can keep blooming! This week Bella was chosen to be our student for showing kindness. Bella is a...
School Resource Officer to Start at HCS
SRO Eric Beavers. The Hancock Central School District introduced its new School Resource Officer (SRO), Eric Beavers, to the Hancock...
HCS Board Approves SRO Contract with Upstate Security
By Rachael A. The Hancock Central School Board of Education met on February 26, 2024. The Board discussed and approved the contract...
Face Lift
The Mirabito gas station and convenience store on West Main Street in Hancock got brand-new signs on Friday, March 1. With spring...
Hancock Kids Celebrate Dr. Seuss on Friday
“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” —Patty Lacey and Tish Drumm, author and illustrator of “Who Sees Who at the Zoo” and none other than The...
HCS Junior Receives Scholarship to Attend Skills USA Leadership Conference
Ashton Aceves-Amaya and Randi Appley. [Contributed photo] Hancock Central School Junior Ashton Aceves-Amaya has received a $300.00...
Children’s Center Activities
Parker Kominski, above, enjoys water play at the Hancock Community Children’s Center. The Children’s Center, located at 316 W. Main...
Preston School’s Kindness Tree!
Keep spreading KINDNESS, so our tree can keep blooming! This week Camden was chosen to be our student for showing kindness. Camden is...
Read Across America Celebrated at Hancock Community Preschool
Sharing Books—Fourth Graders kneeling in back, from left to right, are Bently Possemato, Jacob Wormuth, Kylie Tompkins, Addison...
Village Moves Forward With WWTP Project
Hancock Village Trustees Meeting Kathy Ingalls of the Hancock Cat Care group updated the Village Board of Trustees on the...
Top Union Official Tours Hancock School As Community Protests Hochul Aid Cut Plan
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) officials toured Hancock Central School on Friday, Feb. 16 to see firsthand what the impact of...
DelCo Leaders Forum
The challenges of accessing quality healthcare in rural areas was the topic of discussion during a visit with members of the...
HCS Brings Local Foods to School Lunch on NY Thursdays
Farm to School—Hancock Central School students are enjoying NY Thursdays, a new lunch initiative this school year which offers foods...
HCS Board Discusses Thought Exchange Website
By Rachael A. The Hancock Central School Board of Education met on February 12, 2024. Superintendent Lori Asquith provided an update...
Preston School’s Kindness Tree!
Keep spreading KINDNESS, so our tree can keep blooming! This week Willow was chosen to be our student for showing kindness. Willow is...
Elementary Scholars Named for December and January
The Hancock Community Education Foundation (HCEF) and Camp Hilltop have announced the Elementary Scholars of the Month for December...
Local Author and Illustrator Debut their First Picture Book
A local author and Illustrator team Patricia Lacey, left, and Tish Drumm, right, have collaborated on a new picture book for kids...
Lourdes Clinic Transitioned to Guthrie Hancock on Feb. 1
Guthrie Hancock—A temporary sign marking the transition of the Lourdes Health Clinic in Hancock to Gutherie Hancock following...
Road Closures and Solar Fields
Jeremy Joszef, the Director of Camp Morasha, approached the Board with the request to close High Lake Road for seven weeks during the...
Hancock Town Board Makes Appointments
Revisits Walking Trail Project By Kristin Barron The Hancock Town Board discussed several ongoing initiatives, appointed a new...
Sparkling Smiles
Students at the Hancock Community Preschool learned about dental health and tooth brushing with Hancock Children’s Center Director...
Tri-Gal 4-H Shows at PA Farm Show
By the Tri-Gal 4-H Club The 2024 PA Farm Show was held January 6-13 in Harrisburg, PA. This farm show celebrates our states rich...
Preston School’s Kindness Tree!
Keep spreading KINDNESS, so our tree can keep blooming! This week Aubrey was chosen to be our student for showing kindness. Aubrey is...
HCS Middle School 2nd Quarter Awards
[Photos by Kristin Barron]
Showing Support
Orange was the color of the day at Hancock Central School (HCS) on February 6. Staff and students wore orange clothing on that day to...
Scholars of the Month for Dec. ’23 and Jan. ‘24
Sophia Prescott and Jesse Brigham [photo by Kristin Barron] Congratulations are in order for Sophia Prescott who received the Scholar...
Dollar General Project Denied
Preston Denies Variances for Second Time By Kristin Barron A resubmitted proposal to build a Dollar General store on a lot along Rt....
Jigsaw Champions
For the third year in a row, the jigsaw puzzle team “The Uncalled Four” won the puzzle tournament held in commemoration of National...
Hit-and-Run in Village of Hancock
Hit-and-Run—Hancock Volunteer Fire Department members observe the scene of a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on the afternoon of...
Hancock Community Education Foundation Lists Recent Donations
January 1 – January 31, 2024 General Matthew Hanley Tom & Barbara Schlatter – in memory of Carol Whitaker Meader Miller In memory...
Hancock Fire Chief and EMT Saved by Stroke Center at Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills
Blaise Bojo, chief of the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department in Hancock, NY. [contributed photo] By Chris Thurtle, MA Garnet Health...
DCMO BOCES Holds Career Event
The Career Destinations program at DCMO BOCES hosted a full day event at each of their two campuses last week. The Career Connections...
Hancock Elementary School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Perfect Attendance & Koalaty Kid Awards
High Honor Roll Maci Berlingeri, Mia Cotza, Bentley Coy, Grayson Speer Honor Roll Samuel Brigham, Bentley Possemato, Dominic Rajoppi,...
Preston Area School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Prefect Attendance for the second quarter at Preston Area School was recently announced. Those recognized were, from left to right,...
Preston School’s Kindness Tree!
Keep spreading KINDNESS, so our tree can keep blooming! This week Madison was chosen to be our student for showing kindness. Madison...
Governor Hochul’s ’24-’25 School Aid Budget Revisions
How Do They Affect HCSD? by Rachael Argiros The Hancock Central School Board of Education met on January 22, 2024. Superintendent...
Preston School’s Kindness Tree!
Keep spreading KINDNESS, so our tree can keep blooming! This week Shiandia was chosen to be our student for showing kindness....
Hancock Cat Care Transport Program Resumes for 2024
Stacks of Cats—Lori Lamica Nelson stands next to her SUV stacked with cat carriers holding feral cats. By Kristin Barron In the early...
Single Point of Entry Policy at HCS Started Jan. 22
Students and Visitors to Use Second Floor Entrance Only By Kristin Barron Hancock Central School has implemented a new Single Point...
Hancock Trustees to Join Shared Service Study for Delaware County Villages
By Kristin Barron The Hancock Village Board of Trustees began their Monday, January 15 meeting with a moment of silence for assessor...
DCMO BOCES Hosts New York State Literacy Initiative
Participants at the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus site listen as Dr. Betty A. Rosa, New York State Commissioner of Education, opens the...
EARLY BIRDS
Sam, Jessie, and Maja enjoying the stacking activity in the Early Birds Before School Program at Hancock Central School. The before...
Preston School’s Kindness Tree!
Keep spreading KINDNESS, so our tree can keep blooming! This week Zander was chosen to be our student for showing kindness. Zander is...
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