Area Breaking News

By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has announced that scheduled K9 demonstrations are now open to the public. Now that the required 21-day acclimation period has been achieved in order to get Max familiarized with his new surroundings, he is ready to meet the community! Each session will offer a brief overview of…

By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday evening, June 23rd. As sponsors of the annual Independence Day fireworks celebration each year at Vastwood Park, they are especially excited that this year’s event will include the opportunity to enjoy the newly opened splash pad! The splash pad was opened to the public…

By Jennifer Wimmer The Schweizer Fest Musical is back this year! After a decade hiatus, this cherished community theater event will kick off the 2025 Schweizer Festival, and is hosted by Tell City Regional Arts (TCRA). Get ready to see some local talent shine in this family-friendly rendition of the Broadway musical sensation, ‘Grease.’ Tickets…

By Jennifer Wimmer Last week, Hawesville Mayor Rob McCormick and City Manager Jake Powers attended the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce meeting where Governor Andy Beshear delivered remarks promoting the Pre-K for All initiative. The nonpartisan program offers universal pre-kindergarten access for all 4-year-olds in the Commonwealth, and aims to increase kindergarten readiness and support…

By Jennifer Wimmer Ole 60, the very popular, local southern rock band, broke the all-time attendance record at Beaver Dam Amphitheater on June 13th, by selling out the venue with 6,060 tickets! This epic show was part of their “Outta My Way Tour.” Many Hancock Countians purchased tickets for the performance, and showed up last…

By Representative Scott Lewis Week in Review: Agriculture, Education, and Making Kentucky Healthy Again The first week of the legislative interim has come and gone as lawmakers returned to Frankfort to attend committee and task force meetings in preparation for the 2026 Regular Session. Interim joint committees (IJC), subcommittees, and statutory committees met, and discussions…

By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday, June 9th, and Sage Petrie Young, Executive Assistant & Fiscal Court Clerk, said they are hoping the splash pad will be open this summer for people to enjoy at Vastwood Park. “We are still waiting on some final pieces to be delivered, and installed,”…

By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner was held at the Lewisport Community Center, on Monday, June 9th, and Janice Sullivan was recognized as Person of the Year. Nominations were also submitted, leading up to the event, for Non-Profit of the Year, and Business of the Year. Janice was selected because…

By Jennifer Wimmer The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday evening, June 10th, and Mayor Rob McCormick made the announcement that much needed funding will soon be freed up with the finalization of past audits. He and his team have been working very diligently on resolving these past audits throughout his tenure as mayor thus…