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It was reported at a recent Hancock County Fiscal Court Meeting that Hancock County has had the lowest extension budget in the whole state. The Division of Conservation provides assistance to 121 conservation districts for conservation programs across the state.…
The Hancock County Museum, located at 110 River St. in Hawesville, will be now be open every Sunday from April-October from 2-4 p.m., with the exception of holidays. Monthly Meetings Monthly meetings are every 3rd Tuesday of the month.…
Carpet One in Owensboro is offering an incredible flooring promise, says owner Mark Hayden. “The offer is called The Beautiful Guarantee, a limited on-time replacement warranty on Hardwood, Laminate, and luxury vinyl flooring.” “The promise is that you will love…
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Brock Tindle pitched a complete game and the Hornets defeated Henderson County 4-3 at Vastwood Park’s Tommy Keown Field Tuesday. “Brock comes out everyday and competes and we saw that tonight. He commanded all game,” HCHS coach Brad Keown said.…
Carter Lyday knocked in the game winning run and the Hornets defeated Tell City 5-3 in nine innings during a varsity baseball game played in southern Indiana Monday. “Carter smashes one to left-center field and gets us a run in…
Founded by Rick Thomas, a custom homebuilder that was tired of being let down by countertop suppliers available, Unique Granite and Marble is celebrating 20 years of success after opening its doors in 2004. Rick took the same approach…
RiverValley Behavioral Health is celebrating its 4th Annual Youth Mental Health Art Contest. The event encourages youth in our communities to express messages of hope and raise awareness about mental health through artistic expression, centered around the theme, “Be Kind to…
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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…