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Hancock County High School Principal Ginger Estes and HCHS Teachers Lori Roberts and Greg Tate spoke at the HC Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Tuesday, September 12th at the Career Center. Estes said if anyone in the county…
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At the Hawesville City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 12th, three volunteer Code Enforcement Board Members were named to enforce the city’s new ordinances: Chuck Jones, Stephanie Clark and Robert McCann. “We have 3 solid individuals,” Hawesville Mayor Rob McCormick…
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Domtar has announced it is “indefinitely” shutting down its paper mill in Espanola, Ontario Canada leading to the layoff of some 450 workers in the small northern Ontario town. In a statement Wednesday morning, the company said the pulp mill…
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The Hancock County Sheriff Department released an update Monday, September 18th, letting citizens know that the driver of the truck who was pulling a camper and left it next to Dukes Fire Station was identified. The camper they left near…
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The Hancock County Historical Society awarded Nathan & Tina Powers with the honor of 2023 Historians of the Year at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Hawesville on Saturday, September 16th. President Charlene Corley presented the couple with the award,…
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The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday, September 12th. that would eliminate truck traffic. In addition, the council approved a reschedule of next month’s meeting for October 3rd. Storm Plant/Infrastructure Hawesville Mayor Rob McCormick said the project on the…
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, September 11th. The lowest bid, submitted by GN Excavating, was approved by the court for the construction of a new Fire Station for the Dukes Fire Department located on Happy…
Accident near Vastwood A two-vehicle accident happened on US 60 two miles west of Hawesville on August 31, 2023. The parties filed a walk-in report of the incident. Justin Brown of Hawesville was west bound on US 60 in a…
Gingerbread House Competition presented by Kentucky Tourism. Entries are now being accepted for this beloved seasonal event that kicks off the Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill festivities. The competition will take place on Thursday, November 30th, at 1122 Main Street,…
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On Saturday, September 16th, Hancock County High School’s Hornet Marching Band competed at Christian County High School and earned First Place in Class 2A, Best Percussion in 2A, Best Color Guard in 2A and Reserve Grand Champion, which means they…
Brothers Joe & James Hagman were presented with the Legacy Farms Award for their longtime farming family business in Hawesville, at the Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Dinner on Thursday, September 14th. This is a brand new award, and created in…
Franklin Powers, of Hawesville, was presented with the Texal Brooks Regional Leadership Award. He has dedicated 39 years to serving on the Hancock County Fair Board, including 25 years as its president. This award is presented to a current…
Dec Lewko (above) fired a round of 78 during the region 3 golf tournament at Ben Hawes in Owensboro Tuesday. The junior then won a playoff to finish 10th overall and to qualify for the semi-state golf tournament in Calvert…
Area Obituaries
Orville E. Snyder, 92, of Lewisport, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Orville was born April 28, 1931 to the late Estil and Sarah Snyder. He was preceded in death by his parents and his four sisters, Mildred Stinnett, Hazel Reynolds, Gladys Roberts, and Faye Basham. He is survived by his devoted and…
Elleanor J. Ashley, 84, of Hawesville, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on June 16, 1939 in Vallejo, CA to the late Les and Florence Ashley. Elleanor worked in Food and Beverage for the Jacksonville Jaguars for several years, many times feeding the players. She enjoyed…
Jamison Robert Hanks, 17, of Hawesville, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his home. He was born in Owensboro, KY on February 23, 2006 to Benjamin Hanks and Heather Roberts. Jamison was a Junior at Hancock County High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, Four-wheeler riding and Jordan’s. Jamison was loved by all who…
Libertad “Libby” O. Basham died on September 2, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, at the age of 82. She was born on July 24, 1941, in the village of Sapian, Capiz in the Philippines to the late Conrado and Visitacion Oñas. Libby was the 4th of ten children. She leaves…
Rob Raley was affectionately known as “Poppa Rob” to his family, as well as his many friends. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, the son of Roy H. and Jean N. Raley of Hawesville. He was a member of the Hawesville Baptist Church. Rob was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Jean;…
John D. Brooks, 75, of Lewisport, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born on September 4, 1947 in Shelby, MS to the late Edgar and Alice Zumbro Brooks. John was retired from Graywolf Construction as a welder/mechanic. He enjoyed NASCAR, wrestling,…
TSGT (Ret.) Randall B. Brown, 82, of Lewisport, was promoted to Glory on August 15, 2023 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 30, 1941 in Warrick County, IN to the late William and Dorothy Perigo Brown. Randy retired from the United…
Roy Irvin Stephens, 86 of Hawesville Kentucky, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on August 12, 2023, at the Heartford House. Irvin was born April 24, 1937 to the late Jack and Jessie Stephens. He was a member of Pellville Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon for 57 years. He retired from…