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Sprinkler malfunction forces schools dismissal Tuesday
Hancock County Schools were dismissed district-wide on Tuesday after a sprinkler malfunctioned in a mechanical room at Hancock County High School on Sunday. Superintendent Robert Asberry said the sprinkler flowed for at least two hours early Sunday morning, with the water damaging electrical and communications systems for the district. Internet and phone communications hardware is…
Read MoreElectric vehicles: Is the future now for some local drivers?
As American and world consumers continue to face rising fossil fuel prices and increasing environmental regulations related to greenhouse gases, the popularity of electric and hybrid passenger vehicles continues to rise. Sales figures across the globe are projected to continue a steady rise through at least 2030, with industry groups predicting 25.1 million units operating…
Read MoreWhat I Learned From Dying: The FUN in funeral
I’m realizing it’s not easy to plan an entertaining funeral. Never a fan of stuffy events, I don’t want my funeral to be the kind where people are afraid to make any sound and where smiles aren’t allowed. My funeral is going to be a celebration. I will be in eternity with God, in Heaven…
Read MoreHawesville man charged after assaulting juvenile
A Hawesville man has been charged with several offenses after an investigation determined he allegedly assaulted a 15-year-old juvenile after entering a residence belonging to his girlfriend following a vehicle crash on nearby property. According to a criminal complaint filed by Hancock County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Chris DeJarnette on Feb. 16, the incident began on…
Read MoreHornets roll Henderson, Breck and Trinity
The varsity Hornets won their third game in a row when they knocked off Henderson County 48-47 at HCHS Monday. Evan Ferry hit a “3” to open the scoring and the Hornets won the first quarter 11-4. Devyn Powers and Ryan Ogle made two baskets each in the second and Hancock County continued to play…
Read MoreDistrict Court and County Clerk records
The following cases had action taken in Hancock District Court on Feb. 11 in the courtroom of the Honorable John M. McCarty: Probate Estate of Kenneth Dowell, still in Court of Appeals, continued to May 17. Estate of Michael Keith Felty, signed order. Estate of Beverly Ann Brown, signed order. Estate of Dorothy Lee Taylor…
Read MoreTell City woman dies in shooting, ex-boyfriend charged
A Branchville, Ind., man is jailed in the Perry County Detention Center charged with murder, alleged to have shot and killed his ex-girlfriend at her home near Tell City. Perry County Sheriff Department deputies and an Indiana State Police trooper responded to the 5000 block of Antler Lane around 11 p.m., Saturday, following a 911…
Read MoreFiscal Court hears workforce report from Industrial Foundation
Hancock County Industrial Foundation Director Mike Baker told Fiscal Court Monday the shortage of qualified, capable workers will be an issue not only for local industry but also for the state for some time to come. The unemployment rate for the county dropped from five percent in January 2021 to 2.8 percent in January…
Read MoreBill’s IGA sale awaiting signatures to be final
Bill’s IGA – “Bill’s on the Hill” – will soon change ownership after owners Billy Jr. and Wayne Stephens agreed to terms with Mafaz Ansar, a diversified businessman from Glasgow. Bill’s IGA was founded in 1978 by Billy Sr. and Elizabeth Stephens as Bill’s Quick Service, following Billy Sr.’s second term as Hancock County sheriff.…
Read MoreWhat I Learned From Dying: Holding out hope
So last week I had to make the decision whether to try a new chemo that could likely kill me or stop all treatment and just slowly succumb to the cancer that is already killing me. I guess I sort of wimped out and chose something in the middle. I decided to try the new…
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