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Willis throws no-hitter, Dixon goes deep at Grayson County

Logan Willis pitched a no-hitter and Cole Dixon hit a home run during the Hornets’ 18-0 win at Grayson County Monday. The game was called after four innings due to the run rule. Things looked ominous for Grayson County early after Dixon led off the game with a home run to left field. Kaleb Keown…

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Roberts ties record with 18 strike outs; girls beat Apollo

Lily Roberts tied a school record with 18 strike outs during a 6-2 win for the Lady Hornets over Apollo at Vastwood Park Thursday. It was the opening game of the fast-pitch softball season for Hancock County. Ella Staples put the first run of the season on the scoreboard when she tripled and scored on…

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Getting to know you – HCMS head Football Coach Jeff Kessans

Jeff Kessans, Health & P.E. Teacher at Hancock County High School and head HCMS Football Coach, has been teaching and coaching at HC Schools for 23 years. He grew up in Tell City, and played football, baseball and was on the wrestling team at Tell City High School. His parents are Jane & the late…

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HCHS’s Hallie Miles selected to attend Washington Youth Tour

Each year, Kenergy selects three high school juniors to attend the Washington Youth Tour. A team of Kenergy-area judges selected students based on their academic resume and a 500-1,000 word essay on the subject of their choice. Hallie Miles, Junior at Hancock County High School, won one of the scholarships. Hallie’s essay was about falcons…

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National Southwire Aluminum workers diagnosed with cancer- secure cash benefits

NATIONAL SOUTHWIRE ALUMINUM WORKERS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER SECURE CASH BENEFITS FROM MULTIPLE PRIVATE TRUSTS Federal Courts Require Asbestos Manufacturers to Compensate Cancer Victims Hawesville, KY, March 13 – Plant workers employed before 1981 diagnosed with various cancers are entitled to special benefits. Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer, pharyngeal cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, rectal…

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HCHS Seniors get special tour rides to see Jeffreys Cliff

The County and the Heritage Commission will open the Jeffreys Cliffs in Hawesville Kentucky on Wednesday, March 22nd between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come that day but especially those who may not be physically able to hike the trails back to the cliffs.  The County and others will provide utility vehicles and they…

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Hawesville City Council; discusses switching banks

The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday, March 14th. They discussed the possibility of moving the city’s banking activities from First Financial, previously Hancock Bank, to Independence Bank in Hawesville In an effort to find a less expensive rate on the Visa and Master Cards and lowering or eliminating other banking fees, Hawesville Mayor Rob…

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Fire at C&C Laundry Mat in Hawesville

Ann Shanklin was at her favorite laundry mat, C&C Laundry Mat in Hawesville, doing her laundry on Saturday, March 11th. To her surprise, while one load of her clothes was drying, the dryer caught fire. It went up in flames and all of its contents were destroyed. Thankfully, volunteer firemen from the Hawesville Volunteer Fire…

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