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2024 DAR Calendars now on sale

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Popular DAR calendars are now on sale! The Yellow Banks Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) have their 2024 DAR Calendar on sale for $10. These beautiful calendars capture the early days of Hancock County, bringing back memories of the past for some while giving others a glimpse…

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Caleb Farkas with HPC speaks at Hancock County Chamber Breakfast

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The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast was held November 14th at the Lewisport Branch Library.  Hospice & Palliative Care (HPC) of Western Kentucky sponsored the meeting. JJ’s Pizza provided breakfast. Business Development Manager for HPC of Western Kentucky Caleb Farkas talked about some of the services they offer. https://www.hpcwky.org/ “There are often misconceptions of hospice…

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Building for America’s Bravest with Carpet One; donate now!

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    Building for America’s Bravest What is Building for America’s Bravest? Building for America’s Bravest is a program of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation that builds smart homes for our nation’s most catastrophically injured service members returning home. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a non-profit that operates to support our nation’s…

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Planning and Zoning approves two projects in Lewisport

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The Hancock County Urban Planning Commission met on Monday, November 6th, at 6:30 p.m., as a make-up meeting for the missed meeting in April. Members approved a request to rezone a property just outside the city limits of Lewisport, as well as approving a variance from Hancock County Subdivision Regulations. Wesley Pate was sworn in…

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Beshear re-elected Governor; Hancock goes for Cameron

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Kentucky Democrat Governor Andy Beshear and running mate Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman were selected by voters to serve another term, against KY Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R) and his running mate for Lt. Gov., State Sen. Robby Mills. Beshear had 53% of the vote with 83% of statewide ballots counted. Cameron wins in Hancock In…

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Father and Son are new owners of Columbia Specialty Metals in Hawesville

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Andy Senser and his father, Steve Senser, are the 2 new owners of Columbia Specialty Metals, LLC (CSM) –  a small metal fabrication company in Hawesville near Southwire. The company produces high-purity, primary grade aluminum “shot”, or pellets utilized worldwide in the aviation industry and in chemical manufacturing, among others. Steve and Andy purchased CSM…

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2023 Veterans Day Events at Hancock Schools

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There will be several assemblies at Hancock County Schools to honor our Veterans and their families on Friday, November 10th, as well as a Veterans Day Celebration hosted by Hancock County VFW Post 5186 on Saturday, November 11th, at the Hawesville Baptist Church New Life Center Fellowship Hall. SHES Veterans Day Breakfast The Annual Veterans…

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Oasis Shelter offering safe haven for abused women and children

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Non-Residential Counselor and Court Advocate Melissa Miles with Oasis Shelter for domestic violence had a booth set up at the Hancock County Sorghum Festival last weekend. “We are a domestic violence shelter. We provide free services for victims of domestic violence and their children,” Melissa said. “Some of the services we provide are free emergency…

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