🍗🔥 HCEF Brooks BBQ Fundraiser — Hancock Town Square!
Come hungry, Hancock! The Hancock Community Education Foundation Brooks BBQ Fundraiser is back — and it’s always a local favorite!
📅 Friday, April 24
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Hancock Town Square — 20 E Main Street, Hancock NY
🍗 Enjoy the legendary Brooks BBQ chicken dinner — hot, fresh, and ready to go!
🥗 Classic sides
🥖 Dinner roll
👨👩👧 Perfect for families, takeout, or dinner on the Square
Every meal supports the Hancock Community Education Foundation, helping fund programs, scholarships, and educational opportunities for local students.
🚗 Grab dinner on your way home
👨👩👧 Bring the family
🎓 Support local education
These Brooks BBQ events always sell fast — so come early!
📍 Hancock Town Square
📅 April 24
⏰ 3–5 PM
Support our kids, support our schools, and enjoy one of the best BBQ dinners around!
🎨 Hancock Community Mural Painting Day
Let’s come together and create something beautiful for our town! Join us for a day of creativity, community, and fun as we bring Hancock’s new mural to life.
📅 Monday, May 4
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Hancock Town Square
20 E Main St, Hancock, NY 13783
This is a FREE community event and everyone is welcome—youth, families, and people of all ages! No experience needed, just come ready to paint and have a good time.
🖌 Supplies will be provided, but if you have your own brushes, please bring them along to help make sure we have enough for everyone.
🐾 Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Join us again on May 7 at the Hancock Hounds Dog Park at 3PM as we celebrate the finished mural together!
Let’s show our pride and make something special—together! 💛
🎨 Hancock Community Mural Painting Day Let’s come together and create something beautiful for our town! Join us for a day of creativity, community, and fun as we bring Hancock’s new mural to life. 📅 Monday, May 4. ⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Hancock Town Square 20 E Main St, Hancock, NY 13783 This is a FREE community event and everyone is welcome—youth, families, and people of all ages! No experience needed, just come ready to paint and have a good time. 🖌 Supplies will be provided, but if you have your own brushes, please bring them along to help make sure we have enough for everyone. 🐾 Ribbon Cutting Celebration Join us again on May 7 at the Hancock Hounds Dog Park at 3PM as we celebrate the finished mural together! Let’s show our pride and make something special—together! 💛
The Hancock Chehocton Historical Association is excited to welcome everyone back this Saturday, May 2 from 10 AM–2 PM.
Stop by for their Bake Sale & Yard Sale—grab some homemade treats, browse for hidden treasures, and support local history.
They can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet new friends!
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It’s May, and it’s time to shine!
Join us Saturday, May 2 | 10–2
🍪 Bake Sale
🛍 Yard Sale
61 Wheeler Street Hancock NY 13783
Come shop, snack, and support the Hancock Chehocton Historical Association!
🎨 Parkalbaum’s Painting Party 🎨
We’re bringing new life to a historic gem at 169 E Front St, Hancock, NY—and we’d love your help!
🕒 Today: 3:00–6:00 PM
🕘 Tomorrow: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
No experience needed—all supplies are provided. Just show up ready to lend a hand, meet some great people, and be part of something meaningful.
Let’s work together to make Hancock shine as we get ready for America’s 250th anniversary 🇺🇸
Come for an hour or stay the whole time—every bit helps!
HAPPENING TODAY: 🌎🌱 Earth Day Celebration — Hancock NY.
Celebrate Earth Day with a fun, family-friendly day outdoors at the Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve & Science Center!
📅 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve & Science Center — Hancock, NY 404 W main Street Hancock, NY 13783
🌿 Enjoy a day filled with:
• Petting Zoo & Local Vendors
• Plant Sale & Garden Items
• Kids Activities
• Nature Education
• Music & Community Fun
• Basket Raffles
• & More
👨👩👧 Bring the kids, explore the trails, and celebrate spring in one of Hancock’s most beautiful natural spaces.
🌸 This annual Earth Day event is perfect for families, students, and visitors looking to enjoy the outdoors and learn more about nature, conservation, and our local environment. Special thanks to Klondike Farm for their Petting Zoo which is always popular!
🎉 Hosted by the Hancock Community Education Foundation and the Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve & Science Center.
Celebrate Earth Day with a fun, family-friendly day outdoors at the Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve & Science Center!
📅 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve & Science Center — Hancock, NY 404 W main Street Hancock, NY 13783
🌿 Enjoy a day filled with:
• Petting Zoo & Local Vendors
• Plant Sale & Garden Items
• Kids Activities
• Nature Education
• Music & Community Fun
• Basket Raffles
• & More
👨👩👧 Bring the kids, explore the trails, and celebrate spring in one of Hancock’s most beautiful natural spaces.
🌸 This annual Earth Day event is perfect for families, students, and visitors looking to enjoy the outdoors and learn more about nature, conservation, and our local environment. Special thanks to Klondike Farm for their Petting Zoo which is always popular!
🎉 Hosted by the Hancock Community Education Foundation and the Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve & Science Center.
🍽 Gather & Feast – Free Community Supper!
Join us on Thursday, April 23 from 4:30–6:00 PM at St. Paul’s Father Rausch Hall for another FREE Community Supper filled with great food, warm smiles, and even better company 💛
This month’s meal is lovingly prepared by Bridgewater Church, bringing neighbors together for a night of connection, kindness, and community. Whether you stay and enjoy the atmosphere or grab a plate to-go, everyone is welcome—no cost, no sign-up, just come hungry! 🍲🥪🍪
👨👩👧👦 Bring your family
🤝 Invite a friend
💬 Meet someone new
Let’s fill the hall with laughter, conversation, and community spirit. We’ll see you there! 🙌
#HancockNY #GatherAndFeast #CommunityStrong #FreeDinner #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
Join us on Thursday, April 23 from 4:30–6:00 PM at St. Paul’s Father Rausch Hall for another FREE Community Supper filled with great food, warm smiles, and even better company 💛
This month’s meal is lovingly prepared by Bridgewater Church, bringing neighbors together for a night of connection, kindness, and community. Whether you stay and enjoy the atmosphere or grab a plate to-go, everyone is welcome—no cost, no sign-up, just come hungry! 🍲🥪🍪
👨👩👧👦 Bring your family
🤝 Invite a friend
💬 Meet someone new
Let’s fill the hall with laughter, conversation, and community spirit. We’ll see you there! 🙌
#HancockNY #GatherAndFeast #CommunityStrong #FreeDinner #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
Happening Now at the Legion:
Making Sense of the Merger Numbers & Finances Get Your Questions Answered & Share Your Concerns!
Hear a layman’s perspective on school merger finances from an experienced former business manager:
Years of experience as Business Manager in Deposit, Johnson City, and Hancock Central School
Extensive knowledge of school finances and budgeting
In-depth understanding of the proposed merger numbers
JOIN US!
Hancock American Legion Post 289 at 210 Pennsylvania Ave Hancock NY 13783
6 PM • April 16th
Gather information, record concerns, and understand the financial impact of the proposed school merger!
Nightshade on Elm - Coffee Shop & Cafe reopens today (Thurs) at 7:30 AM! ☕🌿 Season 4 is here, and their team is excited to welcome everyone back to the corner of Elm and Front Streets with an updated menu and a fresh start for the season.
Guests can look forward to new additions like The Sea Witch and The Hollow, along with more menu updates and new artwork and retail items to explore. Stop in, grab your favorites, and be part of opening day — they can’t wait to see you back!
⭐️⭐️ UPDATE: FOUND SAFE!! ⭐️⭐️
~Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible!🫶
DEANNA STODDARD WAS FOUND SAFE
♦️💥UPDATED INFORMATION AND FLYER FOR MISSING DEANNA STODDARD💥♦️
𝑷𝑺𝑷 𝑮𝒊𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑰𝒔 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚, 𝑷𝑨
♦️DEANNA STODDARD♦️
DEANNA KATHLEEN STODDARD, 42, has been reported missing from Lenox Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
🗓 Last Seen:
Deanna was last seen at her family’s home on April 6, 2026.
Investigators believe that between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on April 7, she left her residence on foot in an unknown direction.
⚠️ IMPORTANT DETAILS:
•Deanna is believed to be suffering from severe
mental health distress, including psychosis and
paranoia.
•She may be confused, disoriented, or in need of
immediate help.
•She is likely on foot and has no known
transportation.
•She is known to often wear a hooded sweatshirt
with the hood up, even indoors.
•It is possible she may have requested a ride
through Uber or Lyft in the Lenox area that
morning.
‼️ DESCRIPTION:
•Age: 42
•Height: 5’5”
•Weight: Approximately 160 lbs
•Hair: Brown, shoulder-length
•Eyes: Green
🙏 WE NEED YOUR HELP
If you are an Uber or Lyft driver who was in the Lenox Township area on the morning of April 7, and picked up Deanna Stoddard or if you saw anything unusual, please come forward. Even the smallest detail could make a difference.
📞If you have any information on Deanna’s
whereabouts, please contact:
⭐️ PA State Police – Gibson Barracks:
570-465-3154
Reference: PA26-443917, CIU Tpr. R. Godino
Or dial 911 immediately.
🫶 Time is critical. Please share this post to help bring Deanna home safely.
#deannastoddard #missing #endangered #missingperson #susquehannacounty #pennsylvania #pleaseshare #findingjessefarber
🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING – HANCOCK NY AREA (DELAWARE COUNTY, NY)
Issued at 7:50 PM on March 31, 2026 by the National Weather Service in Binghamton, this warning remains in effect until 11:00 PM EDT.
Doppler radar indicates strong thunderstorms producing extremely heavy rainfall, with rates exceeding 2 inches per hour and 1 to 1.5 inches already falling in just 20–30 minutes. Flash flooding is already occurring or expected to begin shortly, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
• Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
• Source: Radar indicated
• Impacts: Flooding of creeks, streams, roads, highways, and underpasses
• At-Risk Areas: Walton, Delhi, Deposit, Davenport, Roxbury, Colchester, Meredith, Andes, Stamford, Hobart, Franklin, Meridale, Downsville, Corbett, East Meredith, Bovina Center, Harvard, Sidney Center, Kortright, Hamden
⚠️ SAFETY TIPS
Flash floods can develop quickly and become life-threatening with little warning. Never attempt to drive or walk through flooded roadways—just a small amount of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
Stay alert, monitor local alerts, and be prepared to move to higher ground if conditions worsen.
• Turn around, don’t drown — avoid flooded roads at all costs
• Move to higher ground if flooding begins
• Stay away from creeks, streams, and drainage areas
• Do not walk through moving water
• Report flooding to emergency services when safe
🇺🇸 American Legion Post 289 – Hancock, NY 🇺🇸
Join us today at 7:00 PM for the first meeting of the 2026 year at Post 289!
We’ll be discussing plans for upcoming events, including preparations to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday, along with plans for the whole year.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the legion, volunteer to help kick off the new year, get involved, share ideas, and help shape what’s ahead for our Post and community.
Open to the public, you don't have to be a legion member to attend. All legion members are encouraged to participate —your voice and community engagement matters!
📍 American Legion Post 289
210 Pennsylvania Ave
Hancock, NY 13783
🗓 Monday
⏰ 7:00 PM
Let’s start 2026 strong—together in service, tradition, and community.
American Legion Post 289 – Hancock, NY 🇺🇸
Join us this Monday at 7:00 PM for the first meeting of the 2026 year at Post 289!
We’ll be discussing plans for upcoming events, including preparations to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday, along with conducting our regular Legion agenda business.
This is a great opportunity to kick off the new year, get involved, share ideas, and help shape what’s ahead for our Post and community.
All members are encouraged to attend—your voice and participation matter!
📍 American Legion Post 289
210 Pennsylvania Ave
Hancock, NY 13783
🗓 Monday
⏰ 7:00 PM
Let’s start 2026 strong—together in service, tradition, and community.
Join us this Monday at 7:00 PM for the first meeting of the 2026 year at Post 289!
We’ll be discussing plans for upcoming events, including preparations to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday, along with conducting our regular Legion agenda business.
This is a great opportunity to kick off the new year, get involved, share ideas, and help shape what’s ahead for our Post and community.
All members are encouraged to attend—your voice and participation matter!
📍 American Legion Post 289
210 Pennsylvania Ave
Hancock, NY 13783
🗓 Monday
⏰ 7:00 PM
Let’s start 2026 strong—together in service, tradition, and community.
🍪 Girl Scout Cookie Sale at Hancock Town Square! 🍪
Come support your local Girl Scouts and stock up on your favorite cookies!
📍 Location: Hancock Town Square
📅 Dates:
• Saturday, March 21
• Saturday, March 28
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Local Girl Scout Troop 60430 will be selling cookies to raise funds for troop activities and adventures.
Stop by, say hello, and grab your favorites like Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, and more! Cash or card accepted.
Your support helps these girls learn leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurship. 💚
Special thanks to Hancock Partners 501c3 for their use of the Hancock Town Square. We hope to see you all there!
🍪 Girl Scout Cookie Sale at Hancock Town Square! 🍪
Come support your local Girl Scouts and stock up on your favorite cookies!
📍 Location: Hancock Town Square
📅 Dates:
• Saturday, March 21
• Saturday, March 28
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Local Girl Scout Troop 60430 will be selling cookies to raise funds for troop activities and adventures.
Stop by, say hello, and grab your favorites like Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, and more! Cash or card accepted.
Your support helps these girls learn leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurship. 💚
Special thanks to Hancock Partners 501c3 for their use of the Hancock Town Square. We hope to see you all there!
🍽 Gather & Feast – Free Community Dinner Today at 4:30PM
Join us today (Thursday March 19th) for Gather & Feast, a free community supper from 4:30–6:00 PM (or until food runs out) at St. Paul’s Father Rausch Hall, 316 West Main Street, Hancock, NY. This month’s dinner is being served by Hancock Hounds Dog Park, Inc. (501c3) and everyone is welcome—families, friends, neighbors and visitors.
Enjoy a hearty meal featuring 3-bean vegetarian chili with choice of meat toppings, a make-your-own taco bar, fresh salad bar, sub sandwiches, and desserts, with dine-in or take-out available. Come share a warm meal, meet your neighbors, and celebrate the spirit of community. No registration required—just come hungry! 🍀
Join us today (Thursday March 19th) for Gather & Feast, a free community supper from 4:30–6:00 PM (or until food runs out) at St. Paul’s Father Rausch Hall, 316 West Main Street, Hancock, NY. This month’s dinner is being served by Hancock Hounds Dog Park, Inc. (501c3) and everyone is welcome—families, friends, neighbors and visitors.
Enjoy a hearty meal featuring 3-bean vegetarian chili with choice of meat toppings, a make-your-own taco bar, fresh salad bar, sub sandwiches, and desserts, with dine-in or take-out available. Come share a warm meal, meet your neighbors, and celebrate the spirit of community. No registration required—just come hungry! 🍀
🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT – HANCOCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 🚨
Earlier today, a false alarm was triggered at Hancock Central School District due to loud sounds reported near school grounds.
✅ We are told by local authorities that all students and staff are SAFE
✅ Precautionary measures were taken immediately to ensure their safety
There is no ongoing threat. A formal update will be shared by the school shortly.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and urge the public for a calm response, while the public bulletin is prepared and released.
Village of Hancock NY -Election Reminder🇺🇸
Today (Weds March 18th) is Village Election Day. Polls are open from 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Village Clerk’s Office.
📍 Village of Hancock Clerk’s Office
85 East Front Street
Hancock, NY 13783
Locally registered residents are encouraged to come out and cast your vote for candidates and make your voice heard in our community.
🍽 Gather & Feast – Free Community Dinner on March 19th
Join us for Gather & Feast, a free community supper on Thursday, March 19 from 4:30–6:00 PM (or until food runs out) at St. Paul’s Father Rausch Hall, 316 West Main Street, Hancock, NY. This month’s dinner is being served by Hancock Hounds Dog Park, Inc. (501c3) and everyone is welcome—families, friends, neighbors and visitors.
Enjoy a hearty meal featuring 3-bean vegetarian chili with choice of chicken topping, a make-your-own loaded fries, fresh salad bar, sub sandwiches, and desserts, with dine-in or take-out available. Come share a warm meal, meet your neighbors, and celebrate the spirit of community. No registration required—just come hungry! 🍀
