Area News
County Schools District Wellness Council to hold virtual public forum
“The Hancock County Schools District Wellness Council will hold a virtual public forum to review the proposed 2021 District Wellness Policy on Thursday, January 21 at 4:00 p.m. To receive a link to the GoogleMeet, please call 270-927-7558 or email [email protected] You may review the previous DWP at www.hancock.kyschools under Departments, and Food Service.”
Read MoreUntil further notice, all Hancock Hancock County Public Library locations open Monday-Friday from 9 am – 5 pm.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a free program that allows children under the age of five to receive a complimentary book each month. There is absolutely no cost or obligation to your family. We are excited to provide this service to our county’s youngest residents, thanks in no small part…
Read MoreJury Activity Suspended
Per Chief Justice John D. Minton, ALL jury activity in the Commonwealth is suspended till 4-1-2021, due to COVID. The Jury Orientation scheduled for 2-1-21 has been cancelled and will be completed at a later date. Any Hancock County Jurors that have questions, please call us at 270-927-8144 between 9-3pm each day.
Read MoreSenator Matt Castlen’s Legislative Update
This is a time to take a breath and remember how fortunate we are to live in America. Despite the challenges we face, this is the greatest nation on Earth. A republic. A shining city on the hill that shines as a beacon of hope for the world. Truly, the founding of our republic set…
Read MorePandemic shows the picture of health in America is not so rosy
For end-of-the-year columns, it’s customary to recap the events of the past 12 months, usually highlighting a mix of the good and the bad. Because this year has been dominated by health, in particular Covid-19, and my beat is health, it seems fitting to reflect on where we are. Where we are is not good.…
Read MoreHancock Accidents
Accident at 110 Main Street A car backed into another car at 110 Main Street in Hawesville. The house at this location is subdivided into apartments, with several different tenants sharing parking spaces by the dwelling. The accident happened on January 6 at roughly 5 p.m. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Hendrick filed the accident…
Read MoreRess charged with murder in December shooting death of former Lewisport man
A Lewisport man has been charged in the December killing of an Owensboro man, who also lived in Lewisport as a child. Brandon Lee Ress, 35, was arrested on Christmas Eve after Owensboro Police sent out an alert that he was wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred in Owensboro on the morning of…
Read MoreDefense propels girls to comeback victory in All “A” semifinals
If ‘the best defense is a good offense’ is true then the opposite can also be true. The Lady Hornets varsity proved that when their pressure “D” allowed them to take a come-from-behind victory over McLean County in the All “A” regional on Tuesday at the Sportscenter in Owensboro. …See full story in The Hancock…
Read MoreMan charged after using stolen generator to try to free stolen truck
A 27-year-old man is facing auto theft charges after police say he stole a pickup, got it hung up, and then forced a stolen generator underneath it in an effort to get it free. Tyler Shane Hylton, 27, whose last address was listed as Reynolds Station, was arrested Monday morning as he tried to free…
Read More3RSN seeing higher streaming numbers during lockdowns
With COVID-19 restrictions turning meetings into video conferences, office work into working from home and students into home learners, now is the time to shine for the Third Region Sports Network, the 10-year-old online streaming service run by five local men that allows viewers to watch live games from the comfort of YouTube. The network,…
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