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Hawesville City Council advances water and sewer rate increase
By Jennifer Wimmer The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday, Nov. 11, and the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-07 was completed by City Attorney Jamie Stephens, which amends water and sewer rates and establishes tiered service for residential, commercial and industrial customers in the City of Hawesville. Hawesville Mayor Rob McCormick said he and his…
Read MoreHCMS and HCHS band students to represent county at All-District Band
Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) All-District Band auditions for the region were held last week at Owensboro Middle School and Daviess County High School. Hancock County Middle and High School band students, part of KMEA District 2, which includes Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, Hopkins, McLean, Ohio, Union and Webster counties, began preparing for the auditions in…
Read MoreMagistrate Gary Baker seeks reelection in District 4
By Jennifer Wimmer Hancock County’s District 4 Magistrate, Gary Baker, has filed for reelection, seeking a second four-year term to continue representing residents of the Boling Chapel, Indian Creek and Pellville communities. Baker was first elected in November 2022 and is completing his initial term through the end of 2026. If reelected, he will represent…
Read MoreHawesville Police Chief B.J. Burton files to run for Hancock County sheriff
By Jennifer Wimmer Hawesville Police Chief B.J. Burton, sworn in April 2024, has filed to run for Hancock County sheriff in 2026. Burton served as a Hancock County sheriff’s deputy for six and a half years and previously worked for the Kentucky Department of Corrections and the Indiana Department of Corrections. His law enforcement experience…
Read MoreMetalX and Commonwealth Rolled Products announce strategic partnership to deliver differentiated aluminum solutions
MetalX, an independent metals recycling business, and Commonwealth Rolled Products, a leader in aluminum rolled products serving the automotive and industrial markets, announced Oct. 30 the signing of a definitive agreement to form a strategic partnership, marking a significant step in advancing integrated and sustainable aluminum solutions. As part of the agreement, MetalX, with the…
Read MoreChamber to host first Jingle ‘n Mingle Gala Nov. 22
By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural Jingle ‘n Mingle Gala on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Lewisport Community Center. The festive evening will feature dinner, dancing and a live auction benefiting local nonprofits. Live music will be provided by the band Caribou, and dinner will be catered by…
Read MoreBoard of Education moves forward with Hancock County Middle School Project
By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock County Board of Education met Oct. 23 to review a full agenda of district business, including key actions to advance the new Hancock County Middle School project. The board approved construction and design measures, safety and support initiatives, and technology funding aimed at enhancing facilities and learning environments. Construction revisions…
Read MoreHancock County Marching Band Takes 2nd in Class 2A at KMEA State Championships
By Jennifer Wimmer Saturday night, the Hancock County High School Marching Band capped an outstanding season with a second-place finish in Class 2A at the Kentucky Marching Band Championships, held by the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA). The Class 2A State Semifinals took place Saturday morning, Oct. 25, at Hart County High School, where the…
Read MoreGrayce Emmick Opens The Dilly Dahlia: A Family Farm Experience in Lewisport
By Jennifer Wimmer Shelbie Grayce Emmick, 25, is an eighth-generation farmer in Lewisport, where she and her family grow soybeans, corn and wheat on their 800-acre farm. Earlier this month, she opened The Dilly Dahlia, a new farm attraction featuring a year-round weekend gift shop and seasonal outdoor experiences with games, farm animals and food…
Read MoreLewisport Council Reviews Regionalized Water Plant Project, Welcomes Wes Pate
By Jennifer Wimmer The Lewisport City Council met on Oct. 16 and heard from Bluegrass Engineering co-owners Matt Curtis and Bryan Lovan, who gave a preliminary update on the regionalized water plant project designed to serve all of Hancock County. This reverse osmosis plant will consolidate Lewisport and Hawesville’s aging systems, providing capacity for current…
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