Area Breaking News
HCHS Cheerleaders return to national stage
By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock County High School Cheerleaders are headed back to Orlando, Florida, to compete at the 2026 National High School Cheerleading Championship from Jan. 28 through Feb. 2. The national event is hosted at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando and draws high school teams from around the country. This…
Read MoreUSDA, FSA share important deadlines, updates for area producers
Farmers and ranchers in Daviess and Hancock counties face several key deadlines and opportunities through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Farm Service Agency, including loan reminders, disaster assistance, new commodity payment rates and county committee elections. Loan and conservation reminders Farm loan borrowers who have pledged real estate as security for FSA direct or…
Read MoreKentucky House Majority Caucus: Legislative Update
By Representative Scott Lewis Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board Adopts Final Findings and Recommendations At its January meeting, the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board adopted its final findings and recommendations following a comprehensive review of Kentucky’s Medicaid program. Created by the General Assembly during the 2025 Regular Session, the Board heard testimony from stakeholders throughout…
Read MoreLewisport advances countywide water project
By Jennifer Wimmer The Lewisport City Council met Thursday, Jan. 15, to review preliminary drawings for the regionalized water plant that will serve all of Hancock County. City Administrator Jason Roberts and staff had already reviewed the plans prepared by Bluegrass Engineering, and members looked over the drawings during the meeting while engineer and co-owner…
Read MoreYouth baseball league now sanctioned by Cal Ripken
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Read MoreChamber breakfast features address on state of the county
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Read MoreHawesville City Council focuses on water infrastructure
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Read MoreOle 60 rings in the New Year with sold-out Sportscenter show
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Read MoreDrivers urged to stop for school buses as students return from winter break
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Read MoreBozarth Announces Run for Sheriff; Arrested on Out-of-State Warrant Days Later
Hancock County native William “Billy” Bozarth announced his candidacy for Hancock County Sheriff in the 2026 election earlier this month, citing a desire to continue his family’s long history of public service and bring what he described as leadership, transparency and community-focused policing to the office. “My priorities as sheriff would be increasing police presence…
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