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By Jennifer Wimmer Hancock County High School student Abram DeJarnette has earned second chair alto saxophone in the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) All-State Jazz Band. HCHS student Miles Price earned seventh chair alto saxophone in the KMEA All-State Concert Band, and HCHS student Andrew Owens earned third chair trombone in the KMEA All-State Concert…

Hancock County High School graduate Ashley Rudd was among those recognized last week for completing the Kentucky Transportation Center’s Road Master Training Program. Rudd, who works with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2, was honored Dec. 18 during a ceremony in Bowling Green. She joins more than 3,800 Road Masters and 4,600 Roads Scholars who have…

By Jennifer Wimmer Hancock County Middle School students are helping spread compassion this season by collecting donations for the Hancock County Animal Shelter and local cat rescue efforts. The county shelter is only equipped to house dogs, so this initiative aims to meet its ongoing needs and to assist individuals who care for cats. The project…

By Jennifer Wimmer Keith Pritchard, a lifelong cattle and hay producer from the Dukes area of Hawesville, has been named the Hancock County Conservation District’s 2025 Cooperator of the Year. The award recognizes a farmer who actively participates in conservation programs, follows program guidelines and supports fellow farmers across the county. Pritchard’s 100-acre farm lies…

By Jennifer Wimmer Hancock County Farm Bureau was recognized for outstanding membership and program achievement during the 106th annual Kentucky Farm Bureau meeting, held Friday, Dec. 5, in Louisville. The award honors county offices that meet or exceed the company’s profitability requirements and annual insurance policy growth goals. Agency manager Kyle Culbreth and local agent…

The winners of the Hawesville Christmas Parade float awards have been announced. Hancock Christian Academy received the Mayor’s Choice Award. Independence Bank took home Best Overall. The Hancock County Hornet Marching Band earned Best Performance. East Daviess County Water District was named Most Creative Float. The Holiday Hot Rod Award went to Butch Locke, and…

By Jennifer Wimmer Representatives of Independence Bank’s Hawesville branch presented a $5,750 check at Hawesville City Hall on Monday, Dec. 1. The check was presented to Hawesville Mayor Rob McCormick, City Clerk Amy Roberts and City Manager Jake Powers. Bank representatives presenting the check were Kim Harper, market leader; Amy Severs, location manager and loan…

By Jennifer Wimmer Austin Gray, a Hancock County native, has announced his candidacy for Hancock County clerk. His goal is to build on the office’s existing successes while keeping it welcoming and efficient for residents. “I’m running for county clerk because I care about serving the people of Hancock County. I believe this office plays…

By Jennifer Wimmer The Lewisport City Council met Thursday, Nov. 20, and Mayor Chad Gregory announced that the city has been awarded an additional $2 million from Congressman Brett Guthrie’s office toward construction of the new regionalized water plant. Gregory said the city has secured $24 million in total funding for the regional water project…