by Geoff Fox
The Washington County Gaming Commission awarded over $1.9 million to the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association and 82 local charitable organizations.
Of that $1,976,373.76 total, $168,600 went to organizations that are of interest to Hancock residents.
Friends of Safe Place, Child Advocacy Center were the highest of those interests, receiving $60,000 from the commission. Boys and Girls Club was second at $40,000.
In Hancock, Interfaith Service Coalition received $27,000 and…
