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The Hancock Happy Tails Animal Shelter and Rescue project has gained momentum following its designation as a 501c3 non-profit organization. Project leaders, in front, from left, Kevin McCarthy, Heather Clay and Kathleen Ingalls. In back, from left, Richard Lowe and Donna Torch. [Photo by Kristin Barron]
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Earth Day was celebrated at the Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science center in Hancock on Saturday, April 21. From left are Kevin Burke, Rosemarie Del Bove, Kaia Burke, and Catherine Van Mater. The event featured natural history, vendors, food, and live music. [Photos by Kristin Barron]
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Wesley Kinne provided music for the Earth Day celebration in Hancock.
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Chicken BBQ Season has begun with the Hancock Community Education Foundation’s annual Earth Day weekend BBQ held Friday, April 19 at the Hancock Town Square. Community residents turned out to pick up chicken dinners complete with coleslaw, macaroni salad, and baked beans for a Friday night treat. Dinner sales benefit HCEF. Check the Around Town section for notice of other chicken BBQs around the area in the coming weeks.
[Photo by Kristin Barron]
[Photo by Kristin Barron]
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Cat Trap! Members of the Hancock Cat Care group set traps around the Village of Hancock on the evening of Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
[Photo by Kristin Barron]
[Photo by Kristin Barron]
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D-H Seniors: Mike Perrington, Trinity Singleton, Allie Dawson, Nate Smothers, Zach Russell, Hannah Sanford. Persbacker [Contributed photo]
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Deposit-Hancock Track and Field Season Begins [Contributed photo]
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Addison Makowski pitched a 1-hit game against Afton on Monday. [photo by C. Ray]
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Leah Wist slides home to score against Greene at a home match on Friday. [photo by C. Ray]
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Evan Persbacker leads-off first against Afton on Monday, April 18. [photo by C. Ray]
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Noah Bass heads to first on a single against Afton on Monday, April 18. [photo by C. Ray]
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Kaden Rynerason reaches to make the play at first base to get the Harpursville runner by a half-step on Thursday, April 18. [photo by Mary Ryan]
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Logan Westbrook scores on a hit by Zech Begeal against Greene at Warner Field on Friday. [photo by C. Ray]
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Congratulations Ryder McGrath, a student at Preston Area School in Lakewood, PA is the proud recipient of the Certificate of Acceptance into the Aviation Program at Wallenpaupack Area High School. Ryder is the first and only student in Wayne Highlands School District to ever be accepted into this program. [Contributed Photo]
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Preston Area School participated in a Read-A-Thon for the month of March. Read-A-Thons are a good way to get student readers excited about reading and it gives friends and families the opportunity to encourage children to read. By promoting literacy, we all contribute to the development of stronger minds and schools—the goal is to create lifelong learning and reading habits along with fun rewards. Preston Area School had a total of 37,379 minutes of reading. The classes that won the Read-A-Thon party with highest minutes read were 1st place - 4th grade with 9,016 minutes read, 2nd place - 5th grade with 8,999 minutes read, and 3rd place - 2nd grade with 8,988 minutes read. Congratulations to all of the winners. [Contributed Photo]
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Dr Seuss Celebration—To celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday, the Preston Area School library held a Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge. The students had two weeks to complete the challenge of doing wacky things while they read. Students who completed the challenge had their name put in for a chance to win a Dr. Seuss basket and the class with the most participation won a Dr. Seuss' party. Brodie, a first grader, won the Dr. Seuss basket. The second grade won the Dr. Seuss party. The students had fun playing Dr. Seuss Bingo and eating Dr. Seuss themed snacks. Congratulation to all the winners. [Contributed photo]
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This week Harper was chosen to be our student for showing kindness. Harper is a 1st grader who is blooming with kindness. She is a sweet and kind student. She is always so helpful and polite to her teacher and her classmates. She helps her teacher without being asked and is quick to help her friends when needed. Awesome job, Harper!
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The Culprit on Camera “We have a turkey decoy outside in our lawn and today it had a visitor,” writes Johni Gotthardt who sent along some photos to show just who that visitor was. After returning from work on Thursday, April 18, Gotthardt said she noticed the turkey decoy was moved and then checked her trail cam to see just what had gone on in her absence. She thought a coyote had taken off with the decoy because that’s usually what carries it away, she said. But the Candid Camera revealed differently. Gotthardt said she was excited to see a bald eagle communing with the decoy instead of a coyote—but from now on she will be sure to keep her Jack Russell terrier at close range when outside. [Photo from Johni Gotthardt]
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Congratulations! Preston Area School seventh grade students Shannon Brescia, left, and Wesley Boice, right, will soon be published authors. The student’s short stories have been chosen for publication in a collection called "Hunted" by Young Writers. Their stories had to be exactly 100 words and had to include the elements of a complete narrative. The stories were judged against students from across the country. [Contributed photo]
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Northern Saw-Whet Owl Rescue—On Jan. 14, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Control Officer (ECO) Osborne responded to a report about an injured baby owl in the town of Deposit in Delaware County. A local family travelling along State Route 8 discovered the owl in the roadway with what appeared to be a broken wing. Officer Osborne, a member of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement Wildlife Response Team, arrived and determined the reported baby owl was actually an adult northern saw-whet owl. The ECO transported the injured owl to a wildlife rehabilitation center in Hunter for care. The northern saw-whet owl, native to New York State, is the smallest species of owl in the state and is most active at night. To contact an ECO to report an environmental crime or to report an incident, call 1-844-DEC-ECOS for 24-hour dispatch. [Contributed photo]
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First Snow—Eric Baudendistel’s horses stand outside the barn at the farm on Baudendistel Road. They take in the change in weather last weekend during the first substantial snowstorm of the year. (photo by Eric Baudendistel)
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Counting Nutcrackers—Jimi and Kira Killian had fun counting the nutcrackers that are currently on display in the Hancock Herald windows as part of the paper's holiday light display. Cindy says the nutcrackers are only part of her collection which ranges from Santa Claus nutcrackers to a golden retriever nutcracker to Civil War general nutcrackers. There are over 50 nutcrackers in the windows this year. [Photo by Rachael A.]
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Down Memory Lane—The nation’s Bicentennial in 1976 was celebrated in style in Hancock. Here, Lisa Peters, left, and Priscilla Peters Duda, right, then members of the French Peas 4-H Club, march in a parade on East Front Street. Note the long “prairie dresses” the girls are wearing. The style was all the rage back then. [Photo contributed by Tina Niesluchowski]
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Check out this old photo of The Hancock National Bank found on the Facebook page Ghosts of Hancock, New York, under the administration of Tim Main. Note the tall trees on the side of the building. The date of the photo is unknown. The building was constructed in 1907.
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Celebrities in Tutus Delaware Valley Hospital CEO Boomer Bojo and Director of Sullivan County Public Health, Karen Holden pose in tutus during the celebrity bar tending event held at The Hancock House Hotel on Saturday, December 16. Sponsored by Thunder 102 and 104.5 radio, the event raised $2,000 to benefit St. Jude Cancer Research Children’s Hospital. [Photo by Cindy Ray]
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Merry Christmas from Milo & Gus . . .and all the staff at The Hancock Herald.
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A parade in Hancock wouldn’t be complete without this duo. Meet Lady & Hope. It is a holiday tradition to have Santa attend the Parade of Lights in a horse-drawn sleigh. These beautiful Percherons belong to Hancock resident Eric Baudendistel who generously brings them to many of the parades. Resplendent in their Christmas finery Lady & Hope were the hit of the parade. [photo by Cindy R Ray]
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Andrew Baker took this photo of our national bird on the East Branch of the Delaware on Sunday. Baker has nicknamed this handsome eagle “Slick” and has been photographing him for ten years.
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Kevin Upright and dog Gabby of Bouchouxville enjoy their last swim in the Delaware for the season. Photo contributed by Dave Sauro.
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Scarecrow Champs—Deirdre and Ahrielle Leonetti are the winners of the scarecrow making contest sponsored by the Hancock Community Education Foundation held Saturday, October 14 at the Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center in Hancock. Their grey wigged, snaggletoothed witch was a fright of a scarecrow bedecked with a string of yellow beads and a black floral-patterned skirt. The Leonetti’s won a free rental of the science center. [Contributed Photo]
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CONGRATULATIONS to Katie Rubera Mead who took this ten-point buck with a bow and arrow on October 7 in Lakewood, PA. Hunters are invited to send their hunting trophy photos to The Herald for publication. [photo contributed by Grampa Rich]
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What to do with an old flag? — Hancock American Legion Post 289 will hold a flag retirement ceremony on Tuesday, November 7 at the Legion Hall, 210 Pennsylvania Ave., Hancock, NY at 6 p.m. Unserviceable flags can be brought to the legion or Hancock Town Hall prior to the ceremony.
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Everyone loves fall — Even our four legged friends. Photo submitted by Tom & Pat Mezzatesta of French Woods.
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Good Fortune Ahead—Cassie McGraw took this photo of a rainbow in French Woods on Saturday, Sept. 19, next to her parent’s home on Bouchoux Brook Road. The French Woods Community Church is in the background.
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Tom Middleton took this photo of a barred owl in French Woods last week as it was on the lookout for a meal. The next photo frame was of the owl with his dinner—an unlucky field mouse. Barred owls are named after the bar pattern on their chests and are one of the most vocal owl species. It is sometimes called a laughing owl or colloquially a “hoot owl.”
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Celebrity Sighting in Hancock—Norman Reedus AKA Daryl Dixon of The Walking Dead TV series stopped by The Hancock House Hotel over the weekend for some comfort food—pizza, wings, cheesesteaks, and beer. Maybe he needed Hancock House sustenance to get him through his trek of zombie-ridden France in the The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, released this month by AMC. It was reported that Reedus and a friend were riding bikes around upstate NY when they were caught in a storm and sought shelter at the hotel. Above Reedus poses with Hancock resident Mario Lozano of Zano HVAC/R & Plumbing. [Photo by Mario Lozano, Jr.]
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Marino’s Facelift—Dennis Ryan works to take the old awning off the Marino’s Outdoor World sporting goods store on East Front Street on Tuesday. The store has also received a fresh coat of paint. Don Marino inspects the work at street level. [Photo by Kristin Barron]
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The Hancock Community Preschool and Children’s Center hosted an open house and registration for new and returning students on Thursday evening, August 24. Students met their teachers and classmates and were able to play together with the many toys and educational activities available. Above is Lyla Hartnett playing dress-up as a firefighter. The Preschool and Children’s Center are both located in the Father Rausch Hall on West Main Street, Hancock. Preschool classes for children aged three to five will start on Thursday, September 7. As of Thursday, Preschool teacher Lorena Soccodato said that 18 students are registered for the 2023-2024 school year but that there is still space for additional students. The Children’s Center is a free, drop-in space for parents and their children, birth to age three. The Children’s Center will start on Tuesday, September 12 and will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Both programs are sponsored by the Hancock Community Education Foundation. More information on these programs is available at 607-737-3146. [Photo by Kristin Barron]
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Hancock Central School District announced that all students, Pre-k – 12th grade, are eligible to ride the bus to and from school starting this September. The additional stops are listed above and will be marked with an orange cone and flag on the sidewalk.
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"Hey Hancock Herald!" - Matt Figura gave a shout out to the Hancock Herald while he was working at the Dan Figura Concessions stand at the Wayne County Fair in Honesdale, PA on Tuesday, August 8.
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Hancock Rocks—Members of the Gotthardt family and friends turned out for the Robert Tellefsen Band performance on Saturday in Hancock’s Town Square. The band performed classic rock covers and original songs during the Summer Nights Live! event sponsored by the Hancock Partners, Inc. Up next will be a teen games night set for Saturday, August 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. [Photo by Cindy R. Ray]
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This cold-blooded fellow may have been enjoying this week's high temperatures. The snake was seen crossing Rt. 97 about 6 miles south of Hancock in French Woods. [photos by J.D. Argiros]
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INAUGURAL WRITER’S GROUP—The Writer’s Group in Hancock started in 1992 and is still cookin'. Members from 1992 are, from left, in back, Grace Senia, and Irmgard Parrington. Middle row, Carol Thomas, Jeanine Decker, and Sharon Davis (Smith). In front, Judith Present, Millie Triff, and Janet Weinberg. [Contributed photo]
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“Winner, Winner Flamingo Dinner”— Mindy Smith of Hancock was one of the Bingo players who went home with a prize on Saturday, July 1 during the Hancock Partners Pink Flamingo Bingo event at the Town Square. Economic Development Coordinator Richard Lowe appeared in a pink, tulle trimmed flamingo suit to foxtrot Bingo winners over to pick from the prize baskets lined along the pavilion windows. The gift baskets were donated by Kaybirds. This new fundraising effort will support the Partner’s Summer Night’s Live! series of concerts which are held in the Town Square on Saturdays. More Bingo events are planned for the future, said Lowe. Also keep an eye out for a special flock of flamingos appearing on resident’s lawns across town as a special fundraiser…all are welcome to “flock” family and friends by simply donating to the Hancock Partners and getting a custom sign for each new flock as it fandangos its way across town. [Photo by Kristin Barron.]
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Stay Tuned!
The July 5th issue of The Hancock Herald will feature Graduation and End of Year Activities. If you would like to send a personal message to the graduates, contact The Herald at hancockherald@hancock.net or call 607-637-3591. Ad prices are $20, $30, or $40. Photos can be included.
The July 5th issue of The Hancock Herald will feature Graduation and End of Year Activities. If you would like to send a personal message to the graduates, contact The Herald at hancockherald@hancock.net or call 607-637-3591. Ad prices are $20, $30, or $40. Photos can be included.
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Quick Response—Bill Barett of Deposit was not so lucky on Thursday when his Scag zero turn lawn mower caught fire along Route 97 in Hancock. But he was fortunate in his location—the mower caught fire right across the road from the Hancock Fire Department. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze quickly—fortunately before the fire reached the mower’s fuel line. Barett was mowing a friend’s lawn when the fire occurred. Thanks to the fire department for their quick response. [Photo by Kristin Barron]
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When the Music Stops We All Sit Down — Children gathered for an impromptu game of musical chairs this past Saturday during the Summer Nights Live! event in Hancock’s Town Square. The weekly concerts and events offer fun and entertainment for young and old alike. [Photo by Kristin Barron]
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Longtime area resident Dave Sauro was pleasantly surprised to find that Bouchouville Road has been paved. He sent this photo last week following his return to Lordville after an extended stay in Florida. He said his mail carrier, Laurie, is probably happy too!
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FAWN SEASON—This white spotted baby deer is waiting in the brush for its mother to come back. To avoid attracting predators to their babies, mother deer often leave their fawns hidden in tall grass or the woods while they feed nearby. If you find a fawn, leave it alone. Do not touch it. But do enjoy your peek at this tiny, new life. Its mother will likely come back to it within 12 hours. If a fawn has clear signs of injury or disease, call the local Department of Environmental Conservation office. [Photo by Kristin Barron]
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A Sight to See—Out of town visitors enjoyed the annual Mother’s Day breakfast hosted by Boy Scout Troop 74 at the White Birch Airport on Sunday, May 14. These little boys especially loved watching the planes as they landed and took off. See the schedule of upcoming airport breakfasts on page 6 of this edition. [Photo by Cindy R. Ray]
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Camden Ambrose, age 10 from New Freedom, PA, took this turkey in Equinunk, PA on May 12. Camden's dad said he made a perfect 35-40 yard shot after stalking the bird and army crawling over 100 yards to get within shooting range. The turkey had a 9 in. beard. It is Camden's first turkey ever.
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Congratulations! to Malorie Rutledge who got this big bird this week. [Contributed photo]
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The Bears are Back—Andrew Baker took this photo of a young black bear after it ran across the road in front of his truck on the backroads in Pennsylvania last week. Remember to be cautious around bears—give them their space and never get between a mother and her cub.
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A pair of pilgrim geese enjoy their new home at a pond on the property of Jerry Ressler and Wanda Carry, located just outside Long Eddy. [Contributed photo.]
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Congratulations to first time home buyers Shane O’Brien and Jessica Martin! [photo contributed by Sharon Dennis Gordon]
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Spring Ducks! These female domesticated mallard ducks were spotted testing the spring waters on a Pennsylvania Pond last week by Andrew Baker.
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The Easter Bunny stopped by at Kaybirds on April 1st for photos with the kids (and Marge!)
[Photo Contributed by Jim & Gina's Greenhouse]
[Photo Contributed by Jim & Gina's Greenhouse]
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Our yard in French Woods. Photo by Pat Mezzatesta.
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The goats affiliated with “The Whiting Road Street Gang” were enjoying the sun and melting snow this past week on their turf in French Woods. The goats are an entertaining and interesting sight to their many fans in the community. [Photo by Kristin Barron.]
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What a Discovery — Suffolk County On Feb. 14, ECOs Kaufherr and Zullo received a report of a large snake, approximately 12 feet in length, on the side of the road in the town of Medford. The Officers arrived and observed the reptile curled up in a ball. A closer look revealed it to be deceased. The ECOs removed the snake from the roadway to appropriately dispose of it. The reticulated python measured 14 feet in length. It is illegal to keep these types of snakes as pets in New York and they may only be possessed by holders of a Dangerous Animal License. An investigation into the owner of the snake is ongoing.
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Did you know Hancock once had a Roebling bridge? This vintage postcard shows the wire suspension bridge which was built in 1870 by E.F. Farrington and John A. Roebling’s Sons Co. which spanned the West Branch of the Delaware and connected New York with Pennsylvania Route 191. The bridge was replaced in 1937. John A. Roebling (1806-1869) is the inventor of suspension bridges and designed the most famous—the Brooklyn Bridge-- which was completed in 1883 by his son Washington Roebling. The only Roebling bridge still standing is the Delaware Aqueduct (opened in 1849) connecting Minisink Ford, NY to Lackawaxen, PA. it was one of four bridges Roebling built over the Delaware River for the D&H Canal and is the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the U.S.
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Going to the Do Drop—This vintage photo of the legendary Do Drop Inn was recently seen and shared over 50 times on Facebook, prompting commentors to reminisce about the great times they have had at the longtime Cadosia tavern. Photo contributed by Christopher Price.
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Eagle-eyed viewers of the Super Bowl were quick to notice a familiar face from Preston Township in a commercial during the game on February 12. Retired, longtime Hancock Central School English teacher, drama director, and actor Nick DeLucia was spotted in a locally made Super Bowl commercial for hearing aides which aired during half time. Past students did a double take as their favorite former teacher took a football to the back of the head which then led to a fire. Commentators on Facebook concurred it was the best commercial all night!
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Elvis is in the Building! Zoe Kille got to meet “The King” Elvis Presley at the Walton Theater.
Elvis impersonator, Matthew Boyce performed his Elton & Elvis show to a full house on Saturday, February 11. Zoe and her dad, Nick, attended the show compliments of Bold Gold Radio Station Thunder 102 & 104.5
Elvis impersonator, Matthew Boyce performed his Elton & Elvis show to a full house on Saturday, February 11. Zoe and her dad, Nick, attended the show compliments of Bold Gold Radio Station Thunder 102 & 104.5
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SOLD! Congratulations to first time home buyers Lauren Jensen and Jeremy Noble. “It’s so nice to have more local kids buying homes in the area.” ~ Sharon Dennis Gordon
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What to do on a Snow Day? Nick Hazen got together with neighborhood kids Braylee Marino, Maddy Gustin, Lincoln Rice, and Braidynn Marino to make these cool bird houses.
[Photo contributed by Pam Rice]
[Photo contributed by Pam Rice]
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Hancock’s historic Point Mountain is shown here in a postcard circa 1910. A proposal to purchase a property on the mountain for public benefit is currently under consideration in Hancock.
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Snowbirds in Our Neighborhood—Every year we have a few new people in some of the rentals in our neighborhood in Florida. Two doors down on our street, we had new people move in for the winter and when I went to do my Welcome Lady job, I found they were neighbors from home--neighborhood folks from Equinuink, PA. Mr. & Mrs. Warfield. Well, when I went home and told Eddie, of course, he knew who they were. He knows everybody! Well, we were lucky enough to have them come back again this year. They play bingo every Wednesday night at the clubhouse, and we see them come and go on a daily basis. Well, the other day as we were passing to go get the mail--there was Betty out in the yard absorbing the SUN. Believe me when I say during Christmas week this would not have happened. It got down to 26 degrees at least two mornings but the new year brought us back up into the high 70’s and low 80’s. These are the temperatures we moved to Florida for. [Ann Robbins sent this caption and photo of Betty Warfield soaking up the Florida sun.]
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@HancockHerald or Instagram @Hancock.Herald. This sunrise in French Woods photo was taken by Jean Slatcher on Friday, December 30. In the distance you can see the French Woods Church.
@HancockHerald or Instagram @Hancock.Herald. This sunrise in French Woods photo was taken by Jean Slatcher on Friday, December 30. In the distance you can see the French Woods Church.
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