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Perry County Witches Walk; Sign up now!
The Perry County Chamber of Commerce and area merchants will be “treating” local spooks to a safe and fun Halloween during this year’s Witches Walk. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Children with their families will walk up and down Main Street and…
Read MoreHancock County Teachers explain school programs
Hancock County High School Principal Ginger Estes and HCHS Teachers Lori Roberts and Greg Tate spoke at the HC Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Tuesday, September 12th at the Career Center. Estes said if anyone in the county has ideas about apprenticeships and internships for HCHS students to call or email her. “We’ll…
Read MoreHawesville council tackles projects
The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday, September 12th. that would eliminate truck traffic. In addition, the council approved a reschedule of next month’s meeting for October 3rd. Storm Plant/Infrastructure Hawesville Mayor Rob McCormick said the project on the city’s storm plant could cost $3.2M. “They have found a grant that will match all…
Read MoreHawesville Code Enforcement Members named
At the Hawesville City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 12th, three volunteer Code Enforcement Board Members were named to enforce the city’s new ordinances: Chuck Jones, Stephanie Clark and Robert McCann. “We have 3 solid individuals,” Hawesville Mayor Rob McCormick said. “Chuck has agreed to the one-year term, Ms. Clark will have the 2-year term,…
Read MoreDomtar closing Canadian plant – local shutdown for maintenance
Domtar has announced it is “indefinitely” shutting down its paper mill in Espanola, Ontario Canada leading to the layoff of some 450 workers in the small northern Ontario town. In a statement Wednesday morning, the company said the pulp mill at the decades-old plant will shut down in early October, followed by the idling of…
Read MoreMystery fire at Dukes Fire Station
The Hancock County Sheriff Department released an update Monday, September 18th, letting citizens know that the driver of the truck who was pulling a camper and left it next to Dukes Fire Station was identified. The camper they left near the station began to burn and became quickly engulfed. Firemen extinguished it, and all that…
Read MoreNathan & Tina Powers; Historians of the Year
The Hancock County Historical Society awarded Nathan & Tina Powers with the honor of 2023 Historians of the Year at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Hawesville on Saturday, September 16th. President Charlene Corley presented the couple with the award, and they each delivered very heartfelt acceptance speeches to a crowd of around 50 people.…
Read MoreBid awarded to GN; Dukes Fire Department
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, September 11th. The lowest bid, submitted by GN Excavating, was approved by the court for the construction of a new Fire Station for the Dukes Fire Department located on Happy Hollow Road in Hawesville. Low Bid Judge-Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts said bids opened last week…
Read MoreHancock Accident Reports
Accident near Vastwood A two-vehicle accident happened on US 60 two miles west of Hawesville on August 31, 2023. The parties filed a walk-in report of the incident. Justin Brown of Hawesville was west bound on US 60 in a 2001 Mazda when the traffic backed up with little notice. To avoid rear-ending the vehicles…
Read MoreGingerbread House Competition
Gingerbread House Competition presented by Kentucky Tourism. Entries are now being accepted for this beloved seasonal event that kicks off the Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill festivities. The competition will take place on Thursday, November 30th, at 1122 Main Street, Millersburg, Kentucky. Judging criteria include Overall Appearance, Originality & Creativity, Neatness, and Structure Stability (built…
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