Area News
Hancock funded at $7.95 million in highway plan
A handful of Hancock County state highway projects are included in the 2022-2024 Biennial Highway Construction Plan recently sent to the desk of Governor Andy Beshear. Total funding for the projects inside the county is $7.95 million, with the bulk of the funding related to improvements to the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 60. Right-of-way…
Read MoreOden released following bond hearing in manslaughter case
A Hawesville woman charged with second-degree manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence for her alleged role in the death of Wayne “Scotty” James in September 2021 has been released on her own recognizance. Connie J. Oden had been jailed since January 4 in Breckinridge County following her Dec. 22, 2021, indictment. Oden is alleged to…
Read MoreMorris recognized for successful farming practices
Cattle producer William Morris has been recognized as the 2021 Hancock County Conservation District Cooperator of the Year. Morris, a retired chemistry and biology teacher, runs a 35-head herd of Angus, Salers, Hereford cross and Limousin breeds on farms along Bates Hollow Road and State Route 144 in Reynolds Station. “I’ve been involved in farming…
Read MoreGovernor receives broadband expansion bill, vital to rural areas
Kentuckians residing in underserved, rural areas of the state could soon be on the receiving end of a massive expansion of broadband internet service, should Governor Andy Beshear sign House Bill 315 which passed on March 31. The bill – sponsored by Rep. Brandon Reed of Hodgenville – will simplify the process by which electric…
Read MoreVoyles and Pritchard win at Bruin Relays
The HCHS track teams competed in the Bruin Relays at Central Hardin High School Saturday. “It was a cold day and very windy day. The conditions were not good for anyone. I am very proud of our athletes for toughing out this meet,” HCHS coach Chris Hawkins said. Aly Voyles won the mile race with…
Read MoreRoberts strikes out 16 in win over OCHS
Lily Roberts struck out 16 batters and Ella House drove in three runs to pace the Lady Hornets to a 5-0 win over visiting Ohio County Monday. “Lily has been on her game early in the season. She’s pitched really well for us with a lot of strike outs and low walks, HCHS coach Dwayne…
Read MoreFrames drives in five, Willis goes yard in win over McLean
Jake Frames drove in five runs and Logan Willis smashed a home run as the Hornets won 16-6 over McLean County on Monday at Vastwood Park. “We stayed patient at the plate and when we got early fast balls we jumped on them,” HCHS coach Brad Keown said. “It’s early right now and it’s been…
Read MoreTennis boys beat Breck County 5-1
The HCHS boys tennis team defeated Breckinridge County 5-1 during a match at Vastwood Park Tuesday. Will Beckwith fell 6-8 to Shelton Smith in #1 singles. Lukas Anderson won 8-3 over Roman St. Clair, Preston Blanton won 9-7 over Zack Smith and Mikey Whitefeather won 8-1 over Will Lewis. Beckwith and Anderson won 8-3 in…
Read MoreWhitaker brings joy to those in his life
Sarah and Joe Newton, of Hawesville, were blessed with an angel on earth, when their son Whitaker Eli was born. “He brightens our day. I don’t know how we lived life before him. Joe and I talked about it – ‘How did we survive so long without this child in our life?’…He brings something totally…
Read MoreGetting To Know You: Mary Gibbs
“We love it,” says Mary Gibbs, of her 35 years and counting as the Hancock County Archivist. She and her husband, George (Lee) Gibbs, have been the Archivists since 1987. She recently had a minor infection and had to spend 5 days in Owensboro Hospital. “I couldn’t wait to go back to work,” she said.…
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