Area News
Hornets’ streak at 5 after win over Henderson
Logan Willis went the distance on the mound and the Hornets won 8-1 over Henderson County at Vastwood Park’s Tommy Keown Field Tuesday. It was the fifth consecutive victory for Hancock County. The Hornets (5-1) took control in the second inning when they rallied with two outs. Colin Johnson led off the frame with a…
Read MoreDrug Bust in Lewisport at Poplar Grove Apartments
Drug Bust On the night of Monday, March 27th, a drug bust was made in Lewisport by Kentucky State Police, Post 4 (KSP Post 4-Elizabethtown). Officer Richiling arrested Daniel W. Durbin (24) and Courtney P. Lyons (26), at Poplar Grove Apartments. KY State Troopers were looking for Lyons and Durbin, because they had warrants for…
Read MoreHancock County teachers tell of success with new training programs
The Hancock County Board of Education regular monthly meeting was held on Thursday, March 23rd. HCHS and NHES Principals presented to the Board their successes with the new trainings, and three teachers spoke about the improvements they’ve seen in their classrooms as a result. Two HCHS Students were recognized, Rylann Kessans and Adalyn Boutcher. NHES…
Read MoreGetting to Know You; Matt Ramsey
Matt Ramsey, Hawesville native, has been a Registered Nurse at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital for 19 years. He is also a self-taught cook and makes fun cooking videos that he posts on different social media sites. You can find his cooking tutorials with detailed recipes on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, by typing his handle:…
Read MoreHancock County calls to address Fentanyl epidemic; raising key awareness
According to many sources, at least 150 people die every day in the U.S. from overdoses related to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and that number continues to grow. Because of the fentanyl epidemic and the dangers it poses to everyone, including children, it is so important for all to be aware. Earlier this year,…
Read MoreOpen Forum at Lewisport City Council Meeting – Hancock Park residents and city residents ask for rehab of basketball court
At the Lewisport City Council Meeting, held on Thursday, March 16th, an Open Forum was held for Hancock Park’s current and previous residents to state their reasons for wanting the basketball court and park area in the neighborhood to be restored. Specifically, they are asking that the City repair the basketball court. It was voiced…
Read MoreWillis 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…
Read MoreRoberts 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…
Read MoreGetting 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…
Read MoreHCHS Theatre Class’s My Fair Lady musical performances – March 25 and 26
The Hancock County High School Theatre Class students will be performing an adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s My Fair Lady, on Saturday, March 25th, at 7:00 p.m. and again on Sunday, March 26th, at 2:00 p.m., in the HCHS Commons Area. Tickets are $10. On Monday, March 27th, the class will also be…
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