Area News
Hornet tracksters compete at Central Hardin meet
By Steve Wimmer The HCHS track & field teams competed in a big meet at Central Hardin High School Saturday. “We had a good meet even though we had 10 athletes missing for various reasons,” HCHS coach Chris Hawkins said. “This meet helped make some decisions on where we will run kids at region.” Girls…
Read MoreBaker, Garner win primaries in South Hancock and Lewisport
Kentucky’s primary election was Tuesday, which included a handful of local races for county offices. There were few contested races in Hancock County for the primary, though nominees were chosen for District 4 magistrate in the Republican party, District 1 magistrate in the Democrat party, and District 2 constable in the Democrat party. Republican Gary…
Read MoreBusy week ahead for seniors, graduation May 26 at HCHS
Graduation for the Class of 2022 at Hancock County High School is set for May 26 at 6 p.m., at the high school. A total of 125 seniors are scheduled the graduate this year. Seniors will be allotted 10 tickets each for distribution to family and friends to help assure the crowd stays within the…
Read MoreParks preparing for summer opening of Vastwood beach
Hancock County Parks is busy preparing for the opening of the summer season following a number of projects to improve the facilities, and will offer Hancock citizens more affordable opportunities for recreation close to home. Judge/Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts said improvements have been made at Vastwood beach, with “several tons” of sand brought in to…
Read MoreLewisport Heritage Festival June 2-4, wide entertainment on tap
The 33rd Annual Lewisport Heritage Festival is set from June 2 until June 4 in downtown Lewisport. Highlights of the festival include pageants, live music, food booths, children’s rides, a 5K walk/run, antique car and motorcycle cruising, and a tractor show and pull. June 2 On Thursday, June 2, the festival will open at Chapman…
Read MoreBe attentive, share the road with farm equipment
With the weather getting nicer and farm fields becoming dry enough to work, more and more agriculture vehicles and equipment will be taking to the highways and back roads as it moves from acreage to acreage. According to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the number one cause of fatalities in agriculture and timber work is…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying: Resolutions revisited
Now that 2022 is nearly six months old and since my death has been postponed, it’s time to look at the progress I’ve made on my New Year’s resolutions for the year. I made several resolutions and honestly wasn’t sure if I’d get to do much about any of them but I think I’ve done…
Read MoreLady Hornets dominate in 16-1 win over Meade
It was a festival of hits and runs scored when the Lady Hornets defeated McLean County 16-1 in three innings at Vastwood Park Monday. Gracie Gaynor pitched a no-hitter and the victory was Hancock County’s 20th of the season on Senior Night! The Lady Cougars actually led for a minute when they plated a run…
Read MoreFrames homers in 17-2 win over McLean County
Jake Frames smashed a home run and the Hornets plated 15 runs in the third inning to win 17-2 over McLean County at Calhoun Monday. The contest ended after three frames via the 15-run rule. Hancock County went ahead 2-0 when Frames belted a 2-run shot in the second inning. The Hornets batted around the…
Read MorePaving work along U.S. 60 west underway
A contractor began paving activities this week in Hancock County from the Daviess/Hancock County line and Yellow Creek Branch in Lewisport. The section of U.S. 60 to receive improvements begins at the county line, extending East to mile point 2.287 eastbound and the west end of Yellow Creek Bridge westbound, a distance of 2.5 miles. Motorists should…
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