Area News
New 3D Mammography Equipment; Perry County Memorial Hospital
New 3D Mammography Equipment TELL CITY, IN – New 3D Mammography equipment has been installed at Perry County Memorial Hospital, generously funded by the PCMH Foundation. Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)—or 3D mammography—gives radiologists a clearer view of breast tissue as compared to the traditional 2D mammograms. This new technology has rapidly become an essential…
Read MoreBusiness Development Manager at Conexon Leslye Krampe – Helping Rural America Connect to Broadband Internet
The Hancock Clarion reported the announcement by Kenergy in August of 2022 of their partnership with internet service provider Conexon Connect (CC) to bring world-class broadband to rural areas across the state, delivering high-speed internet access to homes and businesses across 14 counties: Hancock, Daviess, Henderson, Hopkins, Ohio, Webster, McLean, Crittenden, Union, Lyon, Caldwell, Livingston,…
Read MoreHancock County Lady Hornets beat Madisonville in barn burner at HCHS
The Lady Hornets entertained the crowd at HCHS with a thrilling, 51-47 barn burner win over Madisonville-North Hopkins Monday. Hancock County (15-10) took control early on with Bailey Poole and Ella House leading the way. Poole scored three 3-point baskets while House connected inside and hit 6 of 6 shots from the line. The result…
Read MoreHancock County Hornets beat Apollo, Union County
Devyn Powers lit up the gym at Apollo High School and the Hornets won 61-39 over the Eagles on Tuesday in Owensboro. Hancock County (13-10) took control early on when Evan Ferry knocked down two 3-point baskets in the first quarter. Powers also hit from downtown during a 17-6 run for the Hornets. Powers…
Read MoreArchitect Drawings Set the Stage for New Veterans Memorial
RICHMOND, Ky. (Feb. 7, 2023) — With the now-completed renovation project in Powell Plaza on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), plans are set in motion to further invest in the EKU Veterans Memorial. Previously located in Powell Plaza, the new memorial will be constructed in the Carloftis Garden, providing a larger space for quiet reflection…
Read MoreColeman issues bench warrants for failure to appear
Hancock County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Coleman issued bench warrants for several people that failed to appear at the January of 2023 motion day hearings at the Hancock County Judicial Center. The list of people cited for failure to appear includes David Lamar Johnson Jr., Janae Lewis, John J. Nelson, Jessica Sacks, Donnie Sorrell,…
Read MoreGrand Jury returns indictments; Bickett and McFall listed
Commonwealth of Kentucky Vs. Michael B. Bickett and McFall Indictment The Grand Jury charges: Count One: That on or about December 23, 2022 in Hancock County, Michael B. Bickett (27), of Hawesville, committed the offense of Wanton Endangerment in the First Degree when he wantonly engaged in conduct which created a substantial danger of death…
Read MoreBeshear says ‘it’s time’ to end U.S. Covid emergency; estimated 260,000 to lose Medicaid
Beshear says ‘it’s time’ to end U.S. Covid emergency, set May 11, but notes expiring programs; estimated 260,000 to lose Medicaid Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear agreed with President Biden’s decision to end the Covid-19 public health emergency on May 11, a decision that will bring an end to several programs that were put…
Read MoreHancock County Cheerleaders win competition at All “A” state tourney
Cheerleaders win competition at All “A” state tourney The Hancock County High School Cheer Team placed first at the All “A” Classic State Basketball Tournament last weekend. The event was held at McBrayer Arena on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond. When the Lady Hornets earned their way to the state tournament the…
Read MoreHancock County Schools on solid financial footing
County native Kris Kemp, CPA and partner at Alexander Thompson Arnold (ATA), provided a detailed review of the annual district financial audit and reported that the schools are in “solid financial footing” at the Hancock County Board of Education meeting on Thursday, January 26th. Audit Kemp handed out the 96 pages of the…
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