Area News
Fireworks planned for Heritage Festival; food truck festival update
At the Lewisport City Council on Thursday, March 21st, City Administrator Jason Roberts said the planning for this year’s Heritage Festival is going “smoothly” and is scheduled for: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 30th, 31st and June 1st. “Conexon Connect (fiber internet provider) and Independence Bank both sponsored $4K for fireworks,” Roberts announced. “Yager Materials…
Read MoreConservation budgets increased; Hancock previously had lowest extension budget in Kentucky
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. Conservation budgets have now been increased, including a 2 percent raise mandated from University of…
Read MoreHancock County Museum; open every Sunday
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. The Hancock County Historical Society meets at 5:30 p.m., and the Hancock County Museum meets…
Read MoreCarpet One Floor in Owensboro offers a promise; no cost for replacement
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 your Room-by-Room flooring, or we will replace it,” Hayden said. “All Room by Room hardwood,…
Read MoreHealthy Habits: Don’t Stress
Relaxation, a healthy/positive mindset and quality sleep are essential for a healthy lifestyle, not just during designated calendar dates such as Spring Break but on a regular basis. We’ve all heard and know it’s true that stress is a “killer”. It lowers the immune system and allows disease to set up camp, so don’t stress!…
Read MoreFamily Dollar/Dollar Tree Closing Lewisport store as part of all 100 stores
You may have read in numerous articles recently that nearly 1,000 Family Dollar Stores will be closing in the next year. Lewisport’s Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Combo-Store, located at 8240 US Hwy 60, is one of those that will be closing its doors soon. The store has only been open for just a little over…
Read MoreCASA Volunteer Advocates Sworn-In to Serve Hancock County – More Needed
On Tuesday, February 27th, three CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Ohio Valley Volunteer Advocates were sworn-in to serve in Hancock County by the Honorable Benjamin D. McKown. More Volunteers Needed Are you passionate about making a difference in a child’s life? Do you believe in standing up for the rights of vulnerable children? CASA…
Read MoreHC School District traveled to Spring Job Fair for WKU Students
Superintendent Robby Asberry, Assistant Superintendent Robin Poynter, South Hancock Elementary School Principal Jennifer Howe and Director of District Programs Joey Minton attended a Spring Job Recruitment Fair for Western KY University students at WKU, hosted by Green River Regional Education Cooperative (GRREC) on Friday, March 15th. The Job Fair is held twice a year during…
Read MoreHC Democrat Party Selects Candidate for Lewisport Magistrate Seat
In lieu of John Garner resigning from the Lewisport District (Dist. 1) Magistrate seat to serve as an SRO for NHES, the HC Democrat Party selected Darrell Wall as their candidate at their executive meeting Monday. Wall will hold office, as the Governor appointed candidate, until a candidate is elected at the General Election on November 5th,…
Read MoreUpdates on projects provided at Hawesville City Council Meeting
The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday evening, March 12th, and Mayor Robbie McCormick announced that only what can be matched of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant that was awarded in the full amount of $161,500 for a new playground in downtown Hawesville will be applied. “Any monies that match that is…
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