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Last week, the Hancock County Road Department lost 2 John Deere tractors to fire – a 2012 & 2014 model. The cause of the fire is unknown. Judge/Executive Johnny W. Roberts, Jr. explained that, “Our road department had finished mowing for the day and they were at the intersection of Yeakel and Quisenberry Road.…
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Lauren Proctor, 2022 Hancock County High School graduate, has been recognized for superior academic achievement and leadership potential, and has accepted an appointment to attend the United States Coast Guard Academy, in New London, Connecticut. Admission to the Academy is highly competitive and fewer than 400 appointments are offered each year, out of over…
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On August 9th, 2022, Kenergy announced their partnership with internet service provider Conexon Connect (CC) which will, for the first time ever, deliver high-speed, broadband, fiber internet access to Kentuckians in rural areas. The partnership will connect homes and businesses across 14 counties: Hancock, Daviess, Henderson, Hopkins, Ohio, Webster, McLean, Crittenden, Union, Lyon, Caldwell, Livingston, Muhlenberg and…
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A special-called Hancock County Fiscal Court meeting was held on Thursday morning, May 25th. A public hearing was held for any questions or comments concerning a project of adding new multi-sensory playground equipment at Vastwood Park’s main playground. Hancock County Fiscal Court Clerk & Judge/Executive Assistant Sage Petrie said the total amount for the…
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The two Teacher of the Year Award recipients were recognized at the May Hancock County Board of Education Meeting. They were Laura Hagedorn, 7th Grade Science Teacher at Hancock County Middle School, and Betty Jane Mitchell, K-1 Teacher at South Hancock Elementary. Campbellsville University (CU) started the program to help districts honor their teachers…
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Heather Bowlds, Math & Reading Interventionist/Gap Coordinator at Hancock County Middle School, has been teaching for 17 years. She is originally from Spencer County, Indiana, and graduated from Heritage Hills High School in 2000. She is the daughter of Tim & Rose Meece. Heather earned her Associate of Science Degree at Owensboro Community College,…
U-Haul Co. of Indiana, Inc. is pleased to announce that Casey Supply signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Tell City community. Casey Supply at 1766 Redbrush Road will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items, in-store pickup for boxes, customer return and at/td load/unload. Normal business…
The Hancock County Board of Education met on Thursday, May 25th. Trey Anderson, Assistant Principal for HCMS, was introduced as the new Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance, as of Thursday, May 25th. Kara Eckles resigned from the position. “She’s going back out to work in the private sector,” Superintendent Robby Asberry said. Financial Report “For…
Windward Heights Country Club Pool is now open for the season! WHCC offers a family pool membership for the entire summer at $250. The pool is open every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day, from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Children must have adult supervision. There is a $5 pool fee for member guests. Pool…
Everyone is invited to shop and vend at the Hancock County Farmer’s Market at Vastwood Park on Saturday, June 3rd, beginning at 7 a.m. Please bring your produce, flowers, plants, homemade goodies and other wares to sell. There is no charge to set-up! Come out and support local growers and purchase fresh, locally grown produce.…
My Great-Grandfather, the General General August Schomburg, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster– all distinguished honors representing outstanding achievements and meritorious service. In 1962, my great-grandfather organized the Army Supply and Maintenance Command and has the distinction of…
Domtar announced they will be investing $51 million into upgrading equipment at the 50-year-old Hawesville mill, with 400 jobs remaining in Hancock County. They will be repurposing one of the 2 paper machines (pulpers) to produce fiber-based, biodegradable products such as earth-friendly “plastic” bags, as well as continuing to make fine paper products. …
On May 19th at around 2:30 a.m., Bobby Jo Thrasher and Brittany N. Mallory entered C & C Laundry Mat in Hawesville and attempted to pick the locks on various vending machines with tools, in order to access the money. “It just so happens, C & C has excellent cameras,” Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy…
Area Obituaries
Betty Sue Samples, 68, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2023, following a few years of health problems. Betty was born January 27, 1955, in Hardinsburg, KY to James Henderson and the late Dorothy Smith Henderson. Betty had a “green thumb” and could grow and have about anything thrive under her care, even if things…
James Brandle, 81, of Hawesville, died in his sleep at home, on May 28, 2023. He was born on the family farm in Hawesville on February 26, 1942 to the late Thomas F. and Violet Snyder Brandle. James was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, a volunteer member of the Hancock County Rescue…
Jerry Ross Lee, 69, of Reynolds Station, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home. He was born April 2, 1954 in Caneyville, KY to the late Justice B. and Mary Ellen Campbell Lee. Jerry worked for many years for Bendland Farms and Hagerman Plumbing and Heating. He really enjoyed being on his CB radio…
James H. Vandgrift, 73, of Hawesville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 while at Brickyard Healthcare in Tell City. He was born on February 16, 1950 in Breckinridge County to the late James “Pete” and Ellen Spencer Vandgrift. James was retired from NSA/Century Aluminum after 42…
Claudette Holland Fulkerson, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her home. She was born December 14, 1938 in Hancock County to the late Hugh Warden and Edna Gladys Ash Holland. Claudette was a licensed practical nurse for many years having worked at Hermitage Nursing and the Wendell Foster Center, and…
Andrew Kenneth Haynes, 45, of Lewisport, KY passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at his home after a long battle with his health. He was born on Valentine’s Day 1978 in Owensboro to the late Kenneth and Theda Gail Haynes of Knottsville, KY. He was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church. Andy was a…
Stanley Alvin Goatley, 66, of Hawesville, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro on June 16, 1956 to the late Raymond S. & Maxine Jackson Goatley. He enjoyed his family, fishing and junkin. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents and two brother, Randy…
David Houston Taul, left his earthly home on Mother’s Day May 14,2023. This was no coincidence, and was greeted by the loving arms of his Momma. David was born July 1, 1976 to Shelia Bozarth Dixon and David L. Taul. Dave’s greatest joy in life was his music. He spent his days listening to his…