Area News
What I Learned From Dying: Pleasantly surprised
Just one month after being told I should go on Hospice, my doctor told me he’s “pleasantly surprised” by my progress. That’s a far cry from when he told me this new chemotherapy was more likely to kill me than the cancer would. My latest CT scan showed that the cancer spots on my liver…
Read MoreFire on Paul Baker Road destroys structures
Rural carrier vehicle struck on Henderson Grove Road
Muhlenberg Music Museum: An interesting day trip
The reputation of Muhlenberg County in the world of country and rock-and-roll music is well known the world over, but did you know the community maintains several attractions and venues highlighting those cultural contributions? The Muhlenberg Music Museum, located at 200 North First Street in Central City, is a must-see destination for fans of The…
Read MoreDukes fire station project delayed, but still a go
In March 2021, Hancock Fiscal Court announced a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant to replace the Dukes Volunteer Fire Department station building in northeastern Hancock County. The project – a 5,900-square-foot building – was touted at the time to be a replacement for the current station, which is more than 40 years old. Officials said…
Read MoreFiscal Court approves three percent hike in conservation outlay
Representatives of the Hancock County Conservation District requested a 17-percent increase in the Fiscal Court contribution to its operating budget, with the stated purpose to help create a retirement plan for the district’s two employees. The district requested $79,905, which the representatives said would allow for a three-percent salary increase for full-time Conservation Technician Gary…
Read MoreSchool Board approves easement for U.S. 60 widening
The Hancock County School Board has approved a temporary easement on its Central Office property located at 83 State Route 3543 for the planned widening of U.S. 60 West. The property is fronted by the U.S. highway. The project – first added to the state’s Six-Year Road Plan in 2012 – will widen the westbound…
Read MoreBig Rivers Coleman Station stacks imploded
Big Rivers Electric Corporation and Complete Demolition Services of Louisville continue to make progress in razing the shuttered coal-fired electric generation plant at Coleman Station near Hawesville, as the four stacks at the station were imploded Wednesday morning. The plant was idled in 2014 following the loss of Century Aluminum, which was the station’s largest…
Read MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day Celebrated at North Hancock Elementary
North Hancock Elementary School hosted an event on Monday, March 21 to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Principal, Kelly Moore, invited Tiffany Thrash, Executive Director of Green River Area Down Syndrome Association (GRADSA), to attend and speak. “We had 5 of our adults with Down Syndrome there: Merek Justice, Dana Hamilton, Michael Smith, Leland Isbil,…
Read MoreA Terrible Mess Reported at Lewisport City Council Meeting
At the Lewisport City Council meeting last Thursday, March 17, John Walker arrived to explain what has been happening near his house, and see if he could get some help with the issue. The property owner next door to him rents to tenants. And, over the last two years, John has had to clean up…
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