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What I Learned From Dying: Feeling better or being better?
I actually had a great week this week. I felt good, I walked taller and I took on some projects. My new chemotherapy appears to have few obvious side effects, other than more nausea on days six and seven, and I’m generally feeling much better on it. Now whether that means I’m actually better or…
Read MoreBrown is ‘free’ following van purchase
Erica Brown, of Cloverport, suffered a complete T8 Vertebrae Spinal Cord Injury in March 2021, when another vehicle crashed into hers on Highway 60, leaving her paralyzed. Since, she has been learning to adapt, and keeping an amazingly positive attitude. She recently was able to purchase a van with wheel chair accessibility, using the settlement…
Read MoreYour right to know, newspapers under assault in Frankfort
It seems with each annual iteration of the Kentucky General Assembly, there is some renewed – or repeated – assault on the public’s right to know in the Commonwealth. As well, newspapers of record continue to see legislation which will not only weaken the public’s access to information, but also create conditions which weaken public…
Read MoreHancock Circuit Court records
The following cases had action taken on Feb. 22 in Hancock Circuit before the Honorable Tim R. Coleman: Criminal Christopher E. Risley, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, second offense; possession of marijuana; probation violation; and shock probation, motion to revoke probation granted, motion to withdraw granted. Paul Westbury, Jr., flagrant non support, order entered.…
Read MoreCitizen concerned about police availability in Lewisport
Lewisport City Council member Kelly Vanover read out concerns provided to him by a Lewisport citizen, which he did not name, regarding the woman’s concerns about the availability of officers of the Lewisport Police Department. According to the read out by Vanover at the Feb. 18 City Council meeting the homeowner lives adjacent to Poplar…
Read MoreHancock School Board subject of Open Records Decision by AG
The Hancock County Board of Education is the subject of an Open Records Decision issued by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office on Feb. 23. The decision – numbered 22-ORD-032 – states “the Hancock County Board of Education … violated the Open Records Act … when it failed to respond to a request for records in…
Read MoreElementary schools committed to student intervention, achievement
Leaders at South Hancock and North Hancock elementary schools outlined their schools’ approaches to Response to Intervention (RTI) efforts aimed at assisting students with learning and behavior needs at the Feb. 22 meeting of the Hancock County School Board. South Principal Jennifer Howe said the school has implemented several efforts to meet the needs of…
Read MoreRoberts begins duties as administrator in Lewisport
Jason Roberts is settling in to his new role as city administrator for the City of Lewisport, though with his past experience as the public works superintendent, the new position is somewhat of an extension of his duties for the past eight years. Roberts was promoted following the departure of former City Administrator Brent Wigginton.…
Read MoreHornets beat Breck 71-58, advance to district final
The Hornets took a big lead then held off a rally to win 71-58 over Breckinridge County in an opening round matchup of the 11th District tournament at Harned Tuesday. Hancock County advances to play Meade County in the title game Friday at 6:00 pm. “We won a little different way than we’ve been winning.…
Read MoreGirls battle ʻtil the end in loss to Lady Tigers
The Lady Hornets season came to an end after a 55-40 loss to Breck County in an opening round game of the girls 11th District tournament at Harned Monday. “I’m really proud of this team,” HCHS coach Kevin Husk said. “After losing to Breck by 33 and 26 no one would have said much if…
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