Area News
Everbody’s Fitness Center gives hope to Parkinson’s patients through Exercise
This month Everbody’s Rock Steady Boxing Tell City, located at Everbody’s Fun & Fitness Center, will join millions in observing Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative movement disorder which can cause deterioration of motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function. Everbody’s RSB Tell City gives those living with Parkinson’s disease hope today by…
Read MoreHancock FBLA students compete in Louisville
Hancock County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Students did an amazing job at the FBLA State Leadership Conference and Competition in Louisville last week! They competed against thousands of students from all over the Commonwealth to make it to this final stage. HCHS Student FBLA State Competition Winners were: Mason Dixon…
Read MoreHancock County set to receive $10,242,000 for local improvements
On Thursday, April 17th, Representative Scott Lewis announced more than $10M in state funding returning to Hancock County to invest in roadways and essential infrastructure. “I am proud to announce that after a long process, more than $10 million in state funding is coming back home to Hancock County,” said Lewis. “Throughout this process,…
Read MoreSimulator shows HCHS students what it’s like driving drunk
On Monday, April 15th, Hancock County High School hosted a Drive Safe Kentucky Presentation to help students understand impaired driving. Impaired driving experience County Attorney Paul Madden, Jr. described some of the valuable offerings of this year’s presentation saying, “One of the functions that we’ve asked them to do today is to come in…
Read MoreThree Ursuline Sisters who served in Hancock County celebrate anniversaries
Three Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph who served in Hancock County are among eight Sisters who are celebrating significant anniversaries of religious life in 2024. Sister Karla Marie Kaelin served 1994-2000 as pastoral associate at Immaculate Conception Parish in Hawesville and St. Columba Parish in Lewisport. She is a Louisville native, and celebrating…
Read MoreVoter Registration Deadline for Primary Election – April 22nd
The 2024 Kentucky Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 21st. The voting registration deadline for the Primary Election is Monday, April 22nd, at 4:00 p.m. You can register online at elect.ky.gov, or in the Hancock County Clerk’s Office. If you are turning 18 before November 5th, you may register to vote and participate in the…
Read MoreHealthy Habits: Calcium & Magnesium Balance
The balance of calcium and magnesium, two essential minerals, is very important for optimal health. The two work together to achieve perfect cell metabolism in our bodies. They are both positively charged electrolytes and considered “macro-minerals” because our bodies need more than 100 mg of each daily. Calcium requires magnesium in order to be…
Read MoreElderly woman Saved from apartment Fire in Lewisport
An apartment fire happened in the early morning hours of Monday, April 1st at Poplar Grove Apartments in Lewisport. Pam & Ron McEntire, elderly residents, barely escaped. Thankfully, their neighbors heard their calls for help and were able to lift Mrs. McEntire from her hospital bed and out of the apartment just before the oxygen…
Read MoreDomtar supporting Planet vs. Plastics during Earth Day activities
Domtar’s 2024 Earth Day theme was “Planet vs. Plastic”, and their Earth Choice Committee organized another successful Big Foot Scavenger Hunt & Hike at Jeffreys Cliffs on Saturday, April 20th. The committee chooses activities throughout the year with a focus on community engagement, that are centered around literacy, sustainability and wellness. Domtar EHS & Engineering…
Read MoreHancock County Public Libraries; Huge Asset to the Community
This week is National Library Week and was celebrated at the two outstanding Hancock County Public Libraries (HCPL) in Hawesville and Lewisport in various ways. HCPL Director and Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Snyder spoke at the Hawesville Library on Tuesday morning, April 9th for this month’s Chamber Breakfast sponsored…
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