The Hancock Herald

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

The countdown has begun!

Join us at the 2026 FUDR RiverFest on Saturday, September 12th, from 10am–2pm in the Hancock Town Square for a day dedicated to celebrating oir river community and the waters that connect us.

Explore hands-on activities, meet local conservation groups, enjoy live entertainment, and discover fun ways to learn about the rivers, streams, and wildlife that make our region special. Young explorers can get creative with family-friendly activities, while visitors of all ages can browse the Greater Hancock Farmers Market & Craft Fair and support local vendors.

Come spend the day outdoors, connect with your community, and celebrate the beauty of our watershed

06/08/2026

Wayne Highlands School District is very happy to announce that it will continue offering a FREE Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program to all children eighteen (18) and younger throughout the summer months. Meals will again be served Grab & Go style this summer. Additionally, the District's weekly pre-order meal pick-up order form can be found here:
https://forms.gle/3uGKjMDDyCKjXTWU8

06/08/2026

Thank you New York State Senator Peter Oberacker (left) and Assemblyman Joe Angelino (right) for getting our "PAPA" bill over the finish line Friday! It was a bit of a roller coaster and came down a little too close to the wire but also with the help of the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York - PSSNY we got it done.

While there is still more work to do, this bill will help stabilize reimbursement to all pharmacies in NY. Pharmacies have to make the choice whether or not to fill far too many prescriptions at a loss than they should. As a result there have been a significant number of unnecessary store closures due to the actions of PBMs. These two legislators are on the side of their constituents in maintaining access to local close to home healthcare services their pharmacies provide.

We still need Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the bill but this was a major hurdle in the process that has us breathing a little easier now.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Deposit Hancock Softball (S4) defeated Falconer (S6) 5-1 in the NYS Class-C Softball Regional Round at Gates-Chili HS in Rochester. D-H will face St. Lawrence (S10) in the state final four. That game will be on 6/12 at 5:30 PM at Greenlight Park in Binghamton. Jordan Diemer tossed a 4-hitter with 7 Ks in the circle for the Eagles. Olivia Johnston added 3 hits including 2 doubles. Ivy Tice smashed 1 HR. Victoria Green stacked up 2 hits, 1 HR and 3 runs. Emma Tice cashed in for 2 hits and 2 RBIs 9 team hits for D-H.
https://www.natelull.com/softball

06/06/2026

JOINT DEPOSIT-HANCOCK BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Deposit and Hancock Boards of Education will hold a joint Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the HCS Middle-High School Auditorium.

We look forward to reviewing the results of the final merger study, which will be presented to the Deposit and Hancock Boards of Education by Cosimo Tangorra Jr. and Scott Bischoping of Leadership Solutions Advisers (LSA). BT-BOCES Superintendent Rebecca Stone and DCMO BOCES Superintendent Michael Rullo will also present information regarding school district reorganization. Additionally, David Elliott from the New York State Education Department will be in attendance.

For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be livestreamed through the DCMO BOCES YouTube channel using the link provided below:

https://www.youtube.com/

We encourage all interested community members to join us. We look forward to seeing you there!