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This week is National Library Week and was celebrated at the two outstanding Hancock County Public Libraries (HCPL) in Hawesville and Lewisport in various ways. HCPL Director and Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Snyder spoke…
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The Lady Hornets showed what they were made of when they blanked Owensboro Catholic 8-0 in the championship game of the All “A” Classic 3rd Region Tournament Tuesday at Whitesville. Layni Roberts and Jordyn Waltrip blasted huge home runs and…
The HCHS boys tennis team won 5-0 over Ohio County during a match at Hartford Monday. Lukas Anderson won 8-6 over Christian Byrd in #1 singles play. Preston Blanton won 8-6 and Van Reska won by forfeit. “Lukas pulled out…
Lily Roberts No-Hitter Lily Roberts threw a complete game no-hitter during the Lady Hornets’ 3-0 win over Franklin Simpson on Friday at Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Hancock County grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a sacrifice fly.…
Owensboro Catholic broke open a close game with three runs in the fifth inning then went on to win 6-1 over Hancock County during the All “A” regional at Vastwood Park Monday. The Hornets grabbed the lead in the first…
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Area Obituaries
Tommy Dean Hunt
Tommy Dean Hunt passed away Tuesday April 2, 2024, in Owensboro, KY surrounded by his loving family, including six of his grandchildren. He was born August 3, 1944, to the late Theodore and Elsie Hunt. He grew up in Masonville, KY, lived in Maceo, KY and spent the last 20 years or so in Lewisport,…
Joseph “Sonny” Bickett
Joseph “Sonny” Bickett, 82, of Reynolds Station, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Ohio County Healthcare. He was a Navy veteran, was a retired foreman from the Paper Mill and he trained thoroughbreds. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid golfer and loved UK basketball. Sonny was preceded in death…
Betty Lambert-Hayes
Betty Lee Lambert-Hayes, 82, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2024 after a long fought battle with cancer. She was born in Hancock County in 1942 to the late Eva-Lee and Dawson Lambert. Betty grew up on a farm in Gatewood with her parents and two brothers. It was there she learned the value of…