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Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Acquires K9 Unit
By Jennifer Wimmer A new deputy is in town, and his name is Max. The K9 has joined Hancock County Sheriff Dale Bozarth’s team, and was secured through grant funding. Deputy Cody Axton traveled to Ohio for the certified training course, and the loyal new member is a very welcomed addition to the force for…
Read MoreBoard of Education Unveils Vision for New Middle School
“The Hancock County Board of Education officially reconvened our Local Planning Committee this week. They discussed our current bonding status and a new Hancock County Middle School design concept. This new innovative approach, combined with locating the facility on our current campus, has the potential to save over $9,000,000 for our school district and community. …
Read MoreUrgent Search Underway for Missing Lewisport Resident
By Jennifer Wimmer Kevin Chappell (35), of Hancock County, has been missing for two weeks. He was living with his mom, Sherlyn Bailey, and her husband, William Bailey, in Lewisport, and they have not seen him since around midnight on Thursday, April 24th. He was reported as a missing person to the Hancock County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreMore Progress made on Splash Pad at Vastwood; Fiscal Court members hopeful for Summer Opening
By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday, April 14th. An update was provided on the progress of the splash pad construction at Vastwood Park, and all of the concrete has now been poured. “I think we’re very close to putting the actual features in, so it will start taking more shape,…
Read MoreNew Managers Bring Fresh Vision to Riverview Restaurant
By Jennifer Wimmer Hawesville’s much loved Riverview Restaurant is entering a new chapter under the management of Daxton King and his wife, Jasa. They have cherished memories of going to the restaurant often when they were growing up, and want to ensure that it continues to be a place for families and individuals to gather…
Read MoreHistoric Flooding in Hancock County
By Jennifer Wimmer The storm system that began with forceful winds and rainfall on Wednesday, April 2nd continued over the weekend and into this week, causing heavy flooding. A Tornado Warning was issued for Hancock County until Wednesday, April 2nd, at 10:45 p.m. The Ohio River water level rose 7 feet on April 4th, prompting…
Read MoreLewis secures $275,000 for Hancock County Infrastructure Funding
This week, Representative Scott Lewis announced that Hancock County will receive $275,000 in infrastructure funding under legislation approved by the Kentucky House and Senate. Projects include $75,000 to the Hancock County Fiscal Court for the resurfacing of North Indian Hill Road. “This funding will improve the condition of the roads in our area,” Lewis said.…
Read MoreHCHS Mock Trial Team meets KY Appellate Judge Jeff Taylor
By Jennifer Wimmer On Wednesday, March 26th the Hancock County High School Mock Trial Team had the opportunity to meet Appellate Judge Jeff S. Taylor. He took time out of his busy schedule to travel to Hancock County, and talk with the students at the high school. HCHS History Teacher William Fogle, the team’s sponsor,…
Read MoreHail Storm Sweeps through Hancock County
By Jennifer Wimmer Over the weekend, a hail storm unfolded across parts of Kentucky, and impacted Hancock County and surrounding areas. This was part of a fast-moving storm system producing hail ranging from one inch to 2.75 inches, with damaging winds, and an EF-2 tornado that was confirmed in Union County on Saturday, unleashing gusts…
Read MoreTariffs on Canadian imports could end the remainder of Small Newspapers in the U.S.
By Jennifer Wimmer The 25 percent tariff enforced by the Trump administration on Canadian imports, as of March 11th, could cause significant damage to small newspaper businesses in the United States, especially the ones that are already struggling. Canada supplies the vast majority of paper used by U.S. newspapers. Tariffs raise the price of imported…
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