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On Tuesday, February 27th, three CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Ohio Valley Volunteer Advocates were sworn-in to serve in Hancock County by the Honorable Benjamin D. McKown. More Volunteers Needed Are you passionate about making a difference in a…
Superintendent Robby Asberry, Assistant Superintendent Robin Poynter, South Hancock Elementary School Principal Jennifer Howe and Director of District Programs Joey Minton attended a Spring Job Recruitment Fair for Western KY University students at WKU, hosted by Green River Regional Education…
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The Lady Hornet softball team took their first loss of the season when they fell 16-0 in three innings to Castle High School (Indiana) here Tuesday. Hancock County is now 3-1. The powerhouse Knights led off the first inning with…
The HCHS boys tennis team took a big 3-2 match win over Apollo at Owensboro Tuesday. Lukas Anderson won 8-5 over Ben Austin in #1 singles. Preston Blanton fell 4-8 to Jamison Franey and Tyce Boling won 8-1 over Ben…
Hancock County hosted a track meet at the school’s new track and field complex and both Hornet teams defeat McLean County during a very exciting event. The HCHS girls team won by a team score of 52-31. The boys won…
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Area Obituaries
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…
Jennie Lorna Allan
Jennie Lorna Allan, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Wellington Parc. She was born in Seattle, WA on April 27, 1933 to the late Isaac and Jennie Schols. Lorna was retired from Labor Management Federal Credit Union. She also owned and operated her own sewing and quilting business. Lorna was…