Area News
FSA director says Kentucky farmers continue to innovate
Dean Schamore, the executive director the Farm Service Agency for Kentucky, told attendees at the Annual Farm City Dinner on March 7 Kentucky farmers are vital to the economy and security in the state’s food production. “Farmers are under challenges from many different ways in these modern times,” Schamore said. “They continue to innovate and…
Read MoreDeer farming combines interests for Helson
Tyler Helson was watching an outdoor channel his senior year of high school when he saw a documentary which fit right into his thoughts about his future after graduation. The show was about deer farming, and Tyler knew right away he had found what he had been searching for – a business venture which would…
Read MoreHancock District Court Records
The following cases had action taken March 15 before the Honorable John M. McCarty in Hancock District Court: Probate Estate of Patsy D. Scott, continued for 30 days. Estate of William H. Lyles, continued for 30 days. Estate of Eugene Franklin Hayden, signed order. Estate of James H. Emmick, probated will, appointed executor, written oath,…
Read MoreWhat I Learned From Dying: Still going
I’m still going, literally and figuratively. I’m still going to New York City later this month, I’m still going to be married to the love of my life Jamie next month and I’m still going, living on despite prognoses to the contrary. Not many believed I’d still be going at all. At my most recent…
Read MoreHornets crush Grayson in regional quarterfinal
Hancock County nearly shot the lights out when they bombarded Grayson County in a quarterfinal game of the boys 3rd Region tournament Thursday at the Sportscenter in Owensboro. The Hornets defeated the Cougars by a final score of 54-35. The last win for a Hornet boys team in the regional tourney before Thursday was in…
Read MoreKessans, Roberts will take on admin roles at HCMS
Rylann Kessans and Jack Roberts will get a taste of the challenges of running a middle school and a school district after they were elected “Principal and Superintendent for the Day” at Hancock County Middle School. The election was conducted as part of a civics unit taught by Josh Roberts, social studies teacher at HCMS.…
Read MoreTeague case will get attention from national news organization
It has been nearly 27 years since 23-year-old Heather Teague was reportedly abducted from Newburgh Beach in Henderson County. In the decades since, the Madisonville woman’s mother, Sarah Teague, has never stopped fighting to find her daughter and those responsible for her disappearance. “I believe when the full truth comes out about this crazy story,…
Read MoreLift station project tabled by Hawesville Council
Hawesville City Council tabled awarding a bid for needed repairs to two lift stations in the city’s wastewater treatment system after one bidder – NAC Heavy Highway – made significant totaling errors for the final bid, and another from Bobby Luttrell and Son came in well over the budget for the project. Mayor Charlie King…
Read MoreButter & Kei’s Sonshine Café opens Monday
A family-owned coffee shop and breakfast stop will hold its soft opening Monday morning on Court Square in Hawesville. Butter & Kei’s Sonshine Café is the project of Toni Carie, daughters Keilan “Kei” Roberts and Astacia “Butter” Hubbard, and son Dylan “Sonshine” Hubbard. “I’m real big on nicknames, so naming the shop after the kids…
Read MoreMeade claims district title with 59-47 win over Hornets
Meade County used slick passing along with sharp shooting to win 59-47 over Hancock County in the 11th District championship game at Harned Friday. Both teams advanced to the 3rd Region tournament, which began Wednesday. “Meade was a tough matchup for us this year. They go with four guards, they spread us out, and we…
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