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Getting to know you; Emma Wilson
At only nineteen-years-old, Emma Wilson is already running a successful baking business from her home in Lewisport. She launched EMazing Cupcakes & Treats in March of 2020, and graduated from Hancock County High School that year as well. Emma’s parents are: Sara & Todd Roberts and Chadd & Layla Wilson. She has three siblings: Paige,…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying
This is the most difficult column I’ve ever had to write. It’s not because of the content, it’s because I’m writing from an ICU hospital bed where I’m hooked to a million wires, feeling terrible. I’ve been here since Thursday after I started having difficulty breathing and my blood pressure dropped. Shortly after arriving at…
Read More39 years working at Big Rivers; Now watching it disappear
Edward Kincheloe Corley, Jr. had been a Maintenance Electrician for 39 years at Big Rivers. When the plant closed he retired, but quickly found out retirement wasn’t at all how he had envisioned . ”I was retired for a few months, and found out it wasn’t as much fun as I thought it was gonna be,” he said. Corley…
Read MoreLady Hornets double-up on Tell City, 47-22
By STEVE WIMMER Ella House and Bailey Poole scored 16 points each as the Lady Hornets easily defeated Tell City here Monday night. The final score was 47-22. “Our girls played hard tonight (Monday). I’m really proud of them for their effort and commitment to the defensive end,” HCHS coach Kevin Husk said. We forced…
Read MoreHornets sting Marksmen 71-52
By STEVE WIMMER The Hornets showed strength and consistency by winning every quarter of play during a 71-52 victory over Tell City here Tuesday. “We weren’t as efficient as we have been lately on offense, but we were able to execute and hit some shots and Even (Ferry) was getting in the lane. That created…
Read MoreWhat I Learned From Dying: People are ready for my death
BY DAVE TAYLOR I hate to say it, but I get the feeling that people are ready for me to die. I don’t mean that people are actually looking forward to it or anxious to see how it goes, I just mean people lately seem more mentally prepared for the fact that I’m probably…
Read MoreRoberts says ‘State of the County’ is strong
Judge/Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts said the state of Hancock County is very promising and the financial standing puts the government in a good position to tackle vital needs in the future. Roberts gave his “State of the County” comments at a breakfast meeting of the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning at the Career…
Read MoreHawesville woman jailed on manslaughter charge
A Hawesville woman has been jailed on an indictment warrant, charged with second-degree manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence, resulting from an investigation by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. According to court documents, Connie Jean Oden, 69, of 157 River Street, was arrested Jan. 4 following a Dec. 22, 2021, indictment by the Hancock County…
Read MoreWoman arrested after 4,500 pills discovered in search
A Hawesville woman has been charged for allegedly trafficking in amphetamines after investigators conducted a controlled parcel delivery to a residence on State Route 144 East on Monday. According to a citation from Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement/Special Investigations West, Natoma Ellen Huff, 45, of 8476 State Route 114 East, is charged with second-degree trafficking…
Read More‘Hancock is Home’ will promote county beyond the borders
A rebranding committee who volunteered to help develop a new logo, slogan and community website for Hancock County revealed the branding efforts Tuesday morning. Library Director Tina Snyder unveiled the logo at the January Chamber of Commerce breakfast, pointing out the various aspects of the community included in the logo which features the slogan “Hancock…
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